Happy Fathers Day!

The start of your adventure as a father with little Valencia. I still remember the look on your face when she came into this world and you said" It's a girl!" with such excitement. You were so excited and ever since then she has been daddy's little girl.

Changing your first diaper. You have always been such a help to me. There are dad's that don't think this or many other things are part of their job as a father but you have always been willing to help out with what ever I needed.

I love that you took the time to include your kids in things you enjoy.

Even if you may look silly you do it for your kids to make them happy.

Your not the dad sitting over in a chair you are out playing with your kids.

Our second little angel loved just as much as the first.

Thank you for helping get the kids to sleep it is always such a big help even now.

You give Vincent everything he needs. Love, time and even your good looks.

"Anchor" a game that came out of one nights laziness and now provides hours of enjoyment for the kids. Even if you are tired you make time for them.

You teach them hard work. You are a great example of it and so many other things.

and I know you will continue to be a great father to our next little one!
I love you more than you know!

Piano Recital

 

Valencia had her piano recital yesterday. She had been given a very challenging song and had to work and practice very hard. She told me after she had played that she had only made 3 mistakes. I was glad to see that she could make a mistake in front of all those people and it was ok. She always likes to do everything perfect and I am glad that she realized that even if you work really hard at something you may still make a mistake and life goes on. We are not perfect people. She did a great job and I am thankful to her teacher Jenna for challenging her and making her work hard. She played Polynesian Breeze by Martha Mier and I had the video camera out ready to record it and it would not work. I will have to see if I can get it working in the next couple days and record her.

 

Valencia with Jenna

 

Amia also did a wonderful job. I was trying to remember the name of her song but could not I can't. It was an Indian song and very fun to listen to. Great job Amia.

 

Amia with Jenna

Maternity!

Just the other day I was able to take some maternity photos for some friends. I have taken some maternity photos one time a very long time ago. So I am glad I had the opportunity to do these. I really had a great time. So here are some of the pictures from the shoot of Brandi, Adam and Adalynn. You can't see Adalynn yet but she will be here soon and I can't wait to meet her.

What a great card!

 

It says "Happy Mother's Day from me and my sister."

Every time I look at this card I got from the kids this year it makes me laugh. 

For those of you who know Vincent this is the perfect card. We do call him Mr. Monkey Pants.

How can I be?

Found this song and love it! I need to learn to play the ukulele.
Here are the Lyrics

How can I be like my brother Nephi?
My father Lehi of old?
How can I be like Captain Moroni
In the wars that were told?

How can I see forever
Like the promise to the three Nephites?
I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the Wise
I wanna be like Abinidi
Oh tell me how can I be like them?

How can I be like Alma the Younger,
Strong servant of the Lord?
How can I be like Mighty Ammon,
Whose heart was his sword?

How can I be a stripling warrior,
And learn to fight by faith?
I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the Wise
I wanna be like Abinidi
I wanna be like Jesus Christ
Oh tell me how can I be like them?
Oh tell me how can I be like them?