The Father's in my life

Denny, Jonas, Glen, and Jack on his blessing day

How lucky I am to be blessed with three amazing father's in my life.

My dad is truly a special and unique dad and grandpa. How many dads and grandpas do you know have gone to every ballet recital of their daughter's and granddaughter's.......never missing one in the past 26 years?! How many grandpas do you know will chase their grandkids around the house making them scream with delight? How many grandpas will jump on the trampoline, hold kids at their urgent requests, babysit, change diapers, make bottles, and cuddle with them on the rocking chair while they watch a Disney movie together? How many dads buy their "grown" daughter's tickets to see Broadway shows, buy them tender Christmas gifts that put all the sisters in tears, would do ANYTHING for his girls, and LOVE us all beyond words? My dad. I am truly blessed to have him in mine and my children's life. We love him dearly.

Daddy Daughter 50's night with the young women

How lucky was I to marry a man that adored his children and worked so hard and diligently to provide for his family. He played Legos, xbox, soccer, and wrestled with the boys. He helped with homework, read bedtime stories, and loved to cuddle with them on the couch. He took them to see movies, they went on hikes together, they fished together, and had campfires in the backyard. He had started teaching Ben about fixing cars and teaching him how to wire together his "electrical kit" from college that Ben LOVED. Jack adored him. When Jonas walked in the door after work, he would run to him saying "daddy home, daddy home" and give him a big hug. Sam loved sitting by his dad. He would snuggle right next to him on the couch and was always asking Jonas to help him figure out the newest video game he was playing. Jonas would get on his laptop and look up "tips and tricks" to help Sam win the game. (Now I have to do that and I'm pretty sure I don't enjoy it as much as Jonas did!) Jonas and the boys loved to camp out in the tent in our backyard. They loved playing soccer together and they just enjoyed the time they spent together. It is so heartbreaking that Sam, Ben, and Jack no longer have their daddy to make memories with. We miss you dearly Joe. We love you forever.

They were looking for ideas to carve their "scary" pumpkin

Jack and his daddy

Ben and his daddy

Sam and his daddy with grandpa Denny

The boy club

How lucky am I that my wonderful husband was raised by a wonderful father. Denny taught Jonas the value of hard work and what it means to be not just a "father", but a kind, loving, and caring father. Denny taught Joe how to fix cars and to try doing things on his own instead of having to pay others to  fix things for him. Denny took his family on many fun vacations with lots of fishing and camping trips. Denny supported Joe in his athletics, his scouting program and while he served his mission. He encouraged Jonas to keep on going with his education and was always there to give Joe advice when he asked for it. Denny was always there for Jonas and was a great example of how a husband and father should be towards his family. Jonas had a deep respect for his dad and I know he loved him with all his heart. I also respect and love Denny. I am so thankful that my children will still be able to spend time with their daddy's dad, grandpa Denny. I want my boys to know how much their daddy loved his dad and what a great father he was to their daddy. We love you grandpa Denny!

Denny and Jonas