To the best Dad 7 kids could ever ask for. We wanted to share some of our favorite "remember whens". We love you Dad!
*Remember when you taught me that 7x7 was 49 just like the San Francisco 49ers? I have never forgotten that lesson
*Remember when we were driving to work and we drove past a really nice car on the freeway and I said how I wished I had a nice car and you told me that even if you had all the money in the world you still wouldn't buy me that car because you wanted me to earn it first? You taught me the meaning of work.
*Remember when you sat us down in the tent in the back yard and told us we could pack up one bag, not tell any of our friends, leave our house and belongings behind and we needed to go to the Wilderness? After Jake and I were shocked and I was crying and Jake was pumped you then taught us the meaning of sacrifice and helped us develop our own testimony of Nephi and Lehi's faith.
*Remember when you always corrected us when we said "Me and Sara"?
*Remember when you would quiz us on what the speed of light was?
*Remember when you would always say "Where's Kevin?" on every trip and freak us all out?
*Remember when you would always tap on the steering wheel to whatever Christopher Cross, Peter Cetera or any band/song that caught your interest?
*Remember when you would hear a song and then go and duplicate it note for note on the piano?
*Remember when your nose would twitch when you were telling a joke? Oh wait, it still does!
*Remember when you would see the mile markers on the road and ask mom and I when we could see them while you and Jacob patted each other on the back for your perfect vision?
*Remember when you used to read every Far Side comic and laugh hilariously?
*Remember when you bought the Plymouth Laser and took me, Mom & Rachel out for a spin on a snowy Michigan evening and did donuts all over the parking lot? You taught me the value of a fun car and the importance of learning how to handle a vehicle regardless of weather conditions.
*Remember when you taught me how to pitch and used to spend lots of your time catching for me in the backyard so I could improve my skill? You taught me the importance of spending time with those you love.
*Remember when you whacked the Florida Davies' dog across the room when it was getting quite frisky with me and I asked you what he was doing? You taught me the importance of protecting innocent children from crazy little male dogs.
*Remember when you drove me to your office and sewed up my knee with 18 stitches after I split it open in the backyard? You taught me that even though kids do silly things sometime, you still have to love them...especially if they're YOUR silly kids.
*Remember when you got sick in Guatemala and I was able to participate in my first Priesthood blessing ever (at the gorgeous Quinta Real hotel) with the help of Meech? You taught me that everyone needs help some time or another...so we'd better be ready when that time comes!
*Remember when one of your internal bubbles found its way out the back end as you tucked me in for bed that one night @ Mimi & Pops' house in Stuart...and we both laughed because it was the first time I had ever witnessed that from you...and I was at least 8? You taught me that we're all human and it's ok to laugh at yourself sometimes, especially when sharing a bonding moment with your Son.
*Remember when you ran into someone you knew at a random Gas station in the middle of a cold nowhere and Rachel and I thought that was so crazy you (Mom included) knew everyone? You taught me that it's important to make friends wherever you go, and that it's even more important to remember their names (which I believe you did)!
Remember when kristin and I were little and we would jump on your feet and ride around the house as dads laughing slippers!
Remember when we went on a quick and very exciting scavenger hunt to find me a puppy!? Oh sammy... or when the woman we bought him from asked us how long we had been married!?
Remember when you use to come home from work and I use to lay next to or under the piano and listen while you made up all sorts of songs?
Remember when I was attached by a dog (the first time!) and only a few weeks before you had told me that 'if I were ever attached by a dog, that I was to make sure I rolled on my stomach and protect my neck and face'... which saved the left side of my face from nearly 55 stitches on the back of my head. Just a bite or two away from neck!
Remember when you thought you died... oh wait, that's happened a few times :)
Remember when I use to say, 'I don't have any friends'... so you volunteered... and started asking me if you could be my best friend :)
Remember when we were picking up Jake from his mission... and Kristin and I would always ask, 'what are they saying?!' and for some reason everyone was always asking, 'why is she wearing so much make-up'!! Oh and do you remember how many iguana parks there were? Every grassy patch we would yell...'Oh look, iguana park!'
Remember when you and Bishop Bullick without hesitation saved Jenny's life? It was a reminder of what an amazing father I have and the great lengths you will unselfishly go to, even if it meant risking your own life to save another's. You have always been my hero and I know you are for many others. I'm lucky and grateful I can call you mine! Hands down, I've got the greatest dad. Happy Father's Day! I love you very, very much.
Remember when you used to come coach me in between innings during my softball games.
Remember when we opted out of the school dance and went to Outback and to see Vertical Limit instead.
Remember when ( I was like 4) and you taught me I could just lift my dress up to go to the bathroom instead of un-zip the back and take the whole dress off. (You probably dont remember that, but it was a big turning point for me)
Remember when mom would go out of town and you "made" dinner. aka we all got 99 cent famous stars.
Remember how we stay up late watching 24 because Jack Bauer is the MAN!
Remember when my friend needed a blessing and I knew you were worthy and I could call you and you came right over?
Remember how I want to thank you for being the best dad ever! Thanks for picking me ;P
*Remember when we watched the family videos and you always left the camera on all the time, like with the camel ride? I don't know why that is, but it's was always enjoyable.
*I can't really put a specific time, but all the times we have those deep conversations are some if the best times I have.
Remeber when we had the fathers interviews every third Sunday? Those were interviews that I loved and I know helped me in my life.
*remeber watching 24? Sure, it wasn't the most virtuous show on earth... But that time in my opinion was very spent. Every time I wasn't allowed to watch it, it was terrible. It wasn't the same watching it later without you. Any time spent with you is amazing.
*Remember when we were in Pompeii and I said that the Ferrari was my favorite part of the trip? The car is nothing in comparison to being able to spend time with you. That was not only the best thing about the trip, but one of the unforgettable parts of my life.
*Remember when you would always ask "who?" when I would say me and megan?
*Remember all the times we read "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom" and snuggled up in bed?
*Remember when we read "Swimmy" so much that you went out and got a black clam for me?
*Remember when I would come into the piano room while you were playing a song you wrote and I would ask you how you did it?
*Remember when you, Josh, Trevor and I would go camping in the backyard when Mom and the girls would go to girls camp?
*Remember when we picked up Claim Jumper and you said "I'm a violin" while the Claim Jumper Lady asked you for your order?
*Remember when I would laugh at all your jokes... even though I didn't understand them? (You probably didn't know that at the time)
