Father's Day

"Fathers, you are the primary model of manhood for your sons. You are their most meaningful mentor, and believe it or not, you are their hero in countless ways." -Elder M. Russell Ballard


I am so grateful for the man that I married. He is the father that our sons and daughters need in every way. I am grateful for my father-in-law and the man that he is. I know that Daniel is the man he is because of his father. His 3 sons have become amazing men, wonderful husbands, and super dads!
Daniel is so good at getting on the floor and playing with the kids. They squeal with joy when he comes home from work. They ask me all day long when Daniel will be home and when they hear the front door opening, all 3 of them go crazy. He is not just a father but a DAD.

I am very grateful for my dad. I cannot express in words what he means to me. He is one amazing man and I know that anyone who knows him thinks the same thing. I cannot imagine life without him. I wish I could see him more.

This is him holding Staucie when she was brand new (at G&G Dougherty's house).

I love when my dad comes to visit. I miss being Utah so that I could see him more. He would always stop by to visit on his Harley rides if they went through Utah, even when I was single.

This is him and my mom with Staucie on one of their bike trips.

When Bensen was born my dad came to Utah and his truck broke down and he got stuck with us for about 10 days. I know he was going crazy, but I was secretly happy that his truck broke down so that I could spend more time with him :)

Here he is playing princess 'paper-doll' dress-ups with Staucie.
What a great Grandpa.

I love you, Daddy. Thank you for all that you have provided for me, all that you did and still do for me. Thank you for the example you are, your testimony, the husband that you are, and for the man that you are. Thank you for loving me, my husband, my kids, my mom, my siblings, and for loving all people.

I am grateful for the other dad in my life. He has raised a wonderful son and he has loved me and my kids. He has done so much for us. I have been very blessed to have another amazing dad in my life. I am grateful for all of the times that he has visited us. It is so fun to have our parents come see us. I am excited they are coming again soon.

Here he is running on the Galveston beach with Staucie and Parker in November.

What a good Grandpa to play in the tree!

Parker LOVES his Grandpa. Parker loves music and singing and loves that Grandpa Lees always sings to him when he sees him. The kids favorite song that Grandpa sings is "Puff the Magic Dragon." I married very well when I married into the Lees family. I know Danielle and Bethany will agree that Dad and Mom Lees raised 3 great boys who have turned into 3 great husbands and dads.

Happy Father's Day to Daniel, our dads, our grandpas, and all the great men that we know.

I love you, Daniel. Thanks for killing all those bugs for me.