{Father's Day}

This year was Neil's very first Father's Day, and it was a really fun day. We started it off by serving him breakfast in bed, and along with his gifts the kids had made him a poster message out of candy bars. Then we went up to Ashton for Lori's (neil's sister) baby blessing.






After sacrament we walked the kids over to the cemetery to see Nic. Every year they write him a letter, color him a picture, tie it to balloons, and we send them to heaven for Father's Day.




Then we watch them float up up and away until they reach Daddy Nic. (unfortunately this bunch got stuck in the trees and we had to let them off again.)



We then went to Neil's parent's for a barbecue and played with all of the cousins. It was a fun day, and it was so good to spend time with everyone.



Mason also had a few firsts he rode a horse for the first time. This is Gus Neil's horse and Mason wanted to ride him so uncle Curtis put him on. Also, later in the day I realized we hadn't seen Mason for a while so I went on the search and found him out front riding a bike WITH NO TRAINING WHEELS! He had decided he was sick of them so he found a bike at grandma's without them, and taught himself to ride it. We were amazed. It amazes me how much he is like his dad. When Nic was little he would go jump dirt piles on his trike and ended up with a broken arm, and Neil was the same way. I'm afraid I will always have to be on the edge of my seat with this kid.

We ended up the day by visiting Grandpa Mike. The kids ended up staying the night there, and Neil and I headed to St.A to visit Judd the dud. :)

Since I know that all of our dad's secretly look at the blog. I just want them to all know how much we love them. I am so grateful for how loving and supportive you have all been these last few years through our losses, changes, and additions to our family. I love you so much and appreciate all of the love and effort you show my kids and us.

To my own dad. I couldn't have asked for a better one. I am so grateful to you for helping me hold my family together. Thank you for always being there for advice and to listen to me. I just wouldn't have survived without you. Even though you are Judd the dud I love you so much.

For my two amazing Father-In-Law's (Mike and Max) I always hoped that I would find one great husband and father, but I have found two. Thank you so much for raising them and teaching them. The kids and I are so blessed to have them both in our lives. The kids have two amazing men to look up to thanks to you. Also, thank you for being so accepting of our new family. Neil and I could not ask for anything more perfect with our situation. We are so grateful to both of you, and hope you know how much we LOVE you!