Happy Birthday Dad

Today is my dad's birthday so I thought I would take a few minutes to give him a shout out. I might be slightly prejudice but I think I have the best dad in the entire world.

My dad was so great when I was growing up he taught me the importance of hard work which has gotten me to where I am in life. He always had his priorities straight I don't ever remember him coming home from work and being too stressed out from a hard day to get down and play with us and be a dad. He never brought home his work, when he came home he was 100% ours and I never realized how important this was until I became a mom and I struggle so much to leave work at work and really be there for my kids.

My dad has more patience than anyone I have ever met - to put up with 10 kids and a very spunky mom. I don't remember him ever raising his voice at us - he just mastered the "look" which struck fear into us kids. I'm sure I didn't appreciate him for how amazing he was when I lived at home, but the older I get the more I realize just how amazing my dad is.

My dad has always been a worth priesthood holder and I can remember so many times as a kid waking him up in the dead of night because I was sick and needed a blessing. Never once did he tell me I was fine and to wait until morning. I remember one time it was because my knee hurt - growing pains I'm sure and it was 2:00 am. Not a word of complaint from him, he simply got out of bed and took care of me. Even now I won't turn down the yearly "back-to-school" blessing from him even though I've been out of school for a very, very long time.

My kids absolutely love their grandpa. I am so glad that I live a half mile away from him. He's always there when I need him and I love it when he just stops by. He's always ready for a party especially with his kids and grand kids. He bought 2 boats just so he could play with us all summer at the lake.

Happy Birthday Dad! I love you and am glad I was lucky enough to be part of the best family in the world!!!