Happy Birthday Dad!

It has been a crazy day, but I couldn't go without wishing my Dad a happy Birthday! I love my dad so much and am so thankful for all that he has taught me and does for me. I have so many fond memories with my dad. He loved to play with us. We would have football and softball games with all the kids in the neighborhood in the field behind our house all the time. Having five daughters he learned how to tolerate shopping. We had so much fun going with Dad to pick out an outfit for school every year. Dad always planned awesome vacations for us. My parents were crazy and would let me talk them into inviting all my friends to come along to Lake Powell and the cabin many times with our family. We had so much fun! Growing up all my friends knew I had a strict midnight curfew, and that my dad would be waiting up for me. I used to hate this, but looking back I had some of my best conversations with my dad on these nights. I was always trying to talk him into giving me more freedom. ( I never won!) All this aside, I am most thankful for the standards that I was taught at home. My Dad has a very strong testimony of the gospel and is just a great man. I love how he loves me and my children. He also loves my mom more than anything and we always knew that growing up. He taught me what I want in my life. My children love their Papa so much. He spoils them rotten and has them wrapped around his finger. We love you Dad and hope you have a great Birthday! Dad playing with all the kids in Newport
Grandma and Papa with Crew
Tanner and Papa
Papa, Tanner, Guy and Crew
Grandma, Papa and Crew on his blessing day