"A father’s calling is eternal, and its importance transcends time. It is a calling for both time and eternity." President Ezra Taft Benson
How very lucky I am to have wonderful fathers in my life, all who hold the priesthood and honor it. Growing up I felt lucky to have a dad that did so much for our family, he was always busy with work and church. When he wasn't doing work or church stuff he was likely mowing the lawn or trying to take care of something around the house or yard. I remember if he got to sit with us in Sacrament meeting it was really special, probably because he would have some type of candy (Lifesavers or Werthers) to share :) ! When we did get to spend time together on weekends or on vacations I loved just being around him. He has always encouraged me to do, and be, my best. I have always felt he wants the best for me and now also for my family. My girls love their Grandpa Nolan and would rather have him than anyone else at home. Often at our house you will hear Abi yelling "Papa!!! Papa!!!" up the stairs from our gate down stairs, this is her plea for him to come get her and save her from the boring mommy. I love my dad so much, me and my family feel so lucky to have him in our lives.
I feel lucky to have a great father-in-law as well. He is a great man who has many responsibilities and yet I never hear him complain. He works very hard to help his family in every way he can. He taught John to be a great man, to work hard, and to love and care for his wife and family (which John does very well by the way). The work ethic John has he has learned from his father, they both can work very hard and know how to get a job done! Whenever we visit Steve always takes time to talk to me and cares about how I'm doing and how I'm handling motherhood. He makes me feel like a valuable addition and member of their family. My girls love their Papa Hughes, and from the second we enter his home until we leave they want his attention. He is such a great grandpa and indulges almost all of their whims. I'm sure when we leave he is worn out and ready for a nap. We all love Papa Hughes lots and lots!
My Grandpa Memmott has always been one of my favorite people. He turned 92 at the end of June and gets out to do his chores like feeding cattle and bailing hay. I think he is amazing! He loves his grand kids and great grand kids so much and you can see it on his face when you visit. We all love him too!
John is such a wonderful Daddy! I think as parents and partners we balance each other out pretty well and when one of us is frustrated with the girls the other can step in and help with disciplining or with loving them. Our girls love when daddy is home, when we get up the first thing they do is check to see if he is home or if he is gone to work. When he is home in the mornings they are very excited because they know he will be home all day. I am so grateful that he honors his priesthood and that he can give us blessing when we need and that we are an eternal family. It's wonderful to know that he loves me and our girls, he truly makes my life wonderful! I love you John Boy!
Katie loved this slide and went down it countless times.
