My Dad

This is my Dad. (sorry it's not a really great post but the best I could do with my limited computer skills) The first picture is a picture of him with me when I was a baby.  The other picture is how I remember my Dad looking throughout most of my life.  As we just honored our Dad's for Father's Day, I felt it was fitting to write a little about my Dad.  When I was growing up, my Dad worked at the Cherry Point Naval Air Reworks facility. He worked the swing shift most of the time I was at home.  I remember a few times that he forgot his keys and would knock on the door.  Since my bedroom was closest to the doors, both front and back, I would hear him and get up to let him in.  It was kind of cool to spend a few minutes with him when he got home.  He would sleep during most of the day when I was in school.  I remember one time, I decided to pack his lunch for him.  He liked cheese and crackers with his lunch.  I wrapped them together and put in his lunch.  Do you know what happens to crackers when they are packed with something like cheese - they get mushy!  He was very kind when he told me that he appreciated me packing his lunch but reminded me not to pack them together next time.  Our family loved the beach since we lived so close.  Dad always made sure that we had several opportunities to go together on the weekends.  I remember one particular time that we went to the beach and I was allowed to bring a friend.  Mom didn't really go into the water and usually sat in the shade while we were there but Dad was with us in the water.  I loved jumping the waves and feeling the wonderful warm water.  Well, I got out in the water a little too far and there was a rip tide that day.  I jumped up with a wave and when I came down there was no bottom!  I came up with the next wave and yelled for help!  My Dad immediately came to my rescue.  I remember that I nearly choked him when he got to me because I was so scared.  He swam hard and we finally reached the shore. I don't think I have ever been so scared in my life!  My Dad saved me!  He saved me many more times throughout my life by being available when I needed him in many situations. He always has been there to help me make decisions and encourage me through my trials.  My Dad is the best Dad.   Love you Dad!  I hope you feel the same about your Dad.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there! Here is the father of our children on his special day. Most of our children were out of town for Father's Day but he did hear from all of them on the cell phone. The boys were the only ones around for the day to visit with their Dad. New shearling slippers, a fishing shirt and a camping towel were the gifts he received. I planned to make steak for his super dinner but when the package was opened it was ground beef instead so we had meatloaf. I did make bread pudding though - one of his favorites that I don't make very often. He did have cinnamon rolls for breakfast with his eggs and fruit. I did my best to spoil him like he always does for me. I have a long way to go to catch up though. He is awesome and love him so!

37th Wedding Anniversary!

Carl and I are celebrating 37 years of wedded bliss today! Well, mostly bliss:) We have had a lot of wonderful years together and some brief times of not so much bliss. We are still happily married though and especially enjoying this particular time of life! We are not retired but really enjoy the times we get to spend together which is not always a lot these days (we both have busy callings in church that take us away from each other many nights each week). We are still having fun together and almost know what each is thinking at any one time! We still don't always share the same interests but do appreciate the other's time spent doing what we like to do. Carl loves to hike the Grand Canyon and I'm not especially interested in doing that but we do enjoy hiking the smaller mountains around here together. He still loves to fish and I enjoy going with him though I sit and read or relax while he is fishing - at least we are together. We both enjoy Blue Grass Music and going to the movies. We especially love being with our kids and grandkids! That is the joy in our lives these days! WooHoo! We look forward to many more years together in wedded bliss!