Father's Day! 15 things about my Daddy

My Dad is amazing! Happy Father's Day to you, Daddy!


1. Dad lived in Southern Utah and Las Vegas. He's a desert dweller. ;)


2. Dad is an only boy of an only boy and only had one boy. Now he has many sons-in law. 


3. His father was a Biology teacher and had SO MANY animals! Probably why Dad doesn't like animals, but still let us have a doggie, cuz he knows Mom loves dogs. But, even though he doesn't like animals, they love him. Babies do as well. 


4. He goes by Bob. He is THE Bob. And don't you forget it ;) Also known as "Grumpa" "Dad" "Bullet Bob" and my personal favorite, coined by River: "Poopa".


5. He served an LDS mission in NEW ZEALAND!! Has some really fun, amazing stories about it, and I would dearly love to take him back. 


6. Knows one piece on the piano he can still play. Poor man had to deal with a family of musician, has been to countless numbers of concerts, and still supports us through it all, even when he doesn't particularly enjoy them. I know I've done my job as a musician if my mom cries at my performance, and my dad sleeps. 


7. Dad was super talented at football and basketball. He coached a few of Rob's sports teams, and I think really liked it when I ran cross country and track. He came to almost EVERY blastedly boring meet. Seriously, it has to be the most boring sport to watch, but he supported me every time. Sorry I didn't turn out to be a sports person. >.>


8. He is SUCH a supportive Dad. Supports us with everything we do. He drove me to Boise every other week for violin lessons for four years, and chaperoned for field trips when I was little. He also drove up to Rexburg every Halloween to come see our infamous Halloween awesome concerts. And- it was always snowing. 


9. Dad is awesome with numbers and an extremely hard worker. He works 12 hour days often and puts in so many extra hours to get everything he needs done. He does five guys' work while he has had health issues pretty much since he was married. He has taught me the value of work, and is THE example of providing for your family- working hard for his loved ones. 


10. Dad likes to laugh and is a big tease. He makes me giggle all the time, and we get along well. He's got a really goofy sense of humor, and HAS a sense of humor. He's pretty quick on the draw. 


11. Dad has his own language, with words like "hooty patooty", and "can you hand me that rootie?" while all of us ask him what the heck he's talking about. He also likes to change lyrics of songs, which is absolutely entertaining. 


12. Dad has a great sense of direction. There were several times where we traveled to somewhere he'd never been and he found everywhere he wanted to be. I inherited NONE of that.


13. Dad may not be a super romantic, but he'll actually watch Jane Austen, and other girly movies with his girls. He doesn't like to make waves, and will let us BE feminine and girly. But how's THIS for romantic: He knew he was to marry Mom, and even though she gave the ring back several times, he had patience, and knew he loved her and they were going to get married.


14. Speaking of that: Dad has stayed worthy to hold the priesthood and knows how to pray and receive answers. I'm so lucky to have a father like that. He can lead our family with inspiration and the Lord's help. He freely gives Father's blessings for ANY reason, and speaks them beautifully. I know that he speaks from the Lord. 


15. Dad is spiritual, and patriotic. He has a lot of wisdom, and is very smart. He's pretty chill most of the time, and people feel good around him. 


Dad is awesome, and I love him so much! I've had an amazing example of how a father and husband should be. So, I have some high expectations. ;) Happy Daddy's Day!