Daddies

My dad was the kind of dad that was affectionate, I remember sitting on his lap and him rubbing foreheads and noses with me--something he still does with his grand kids these days. He was the kind of dad that worked long hard hours to ensure our mother could stay home. I remember his eyes being bloodshot and yet he was the first one up in the morning and often times the last to bed. He worked hard, long, exhausting hours. I remember that despite his work schedule, we
had family prayers and scriptures every single night. I remember these rare moments with my dad and I loved having some of his time to hear his thoughts and to learn from him. He was also the kind of dad that always had the Priesthood, I remember being very ill and struggling with various issues and he was always able and willing to give me a father's blessing. He was the kind of dad that would ask me what I thought about many different things I have him to thank for my analytical and
reasoning brain. My dad has inspired me and taught me so much through the example he has been to me. He is the kind of dad that is very principled and has taught me to think morally, ethically, and act with integrity. My dad was the kind of dad that respected and loved my mother. I have never heard him raise his voice to my mother and he has supported her in every way possible. I have the kind of dad that helped my mother birth eight of their sixteen children at home. I remember watching him encouraging and cheering her on each and every time. I knew that when it was time for me to look for a husband that I wanted a man very similar to my own father. I have been truly blessed! Bill has surpassed every item I had on my list for what I thought was the ideal husband and father. Bill is the kind of husband that sends texts and emails throghout the day to remind me that he is thinking of me and loving me. He is the kind of dad that despite his exhaustion will get up in the night with Liam. Some mornings I will find Bill curled up with Liam because Liam had a nightmare or was in need of comfort, all so that I can have some extra sleep. If I don't have dinner ready he never stresses, he makes something for us. He helps with dishes, laundry, housework, and anything else that he sees needs to be done. He supports me so much and helps me to accomplish my goals and dreams. He is loving, kind, gentle, and simply wonderful! He is the kind of daddy that loves to see my pregnant belly getting larger and larger. He tells me over and over that I am beautiful and that he loves seeing me pregnant. Even though I feel like a barge, he makes me feel beautiful with his kind words and affection. I especially love when he rubs my belly and talks to our baby. The things he says are so sweet and loving, I am so lucky and blessed to have such a wonderful husband. I have great hopes that Liam and his siblings will learn from their dad and grandpa the importance of being kind, loving, and gentle in their roles as husbands and fathers. Today, Liam wanted to wear his Spiderman baby so that he could be like his dad. He has lovingly and tenderly played all day that he is his daddy. I have been touched to see how the examples of a good daddy can carry on through the generations and that children are watching and learning from their parents, much like I was and like Bill was. Thanks for being such a great father, dad so that I would know what to look for in my own spouse and thanks Bill for learning from your own experiences how to be the amazing husband and father that you are!

Graduation

We had such a great time celebrating Bill's graduation from his Master's degree program from USU. Thank you family and friends for your support as we celebrated this happy accomplishment.

Hallejuah!

I keep pinching myself and asking Bill if its really true that he is officially graduating from graduate school. The answer each time has been a loud and resounding, "YES!"

I am so happy, overwhelmed, and admittedly, scared. My life for the past nine years has entailed my husband being in college in one form or another. The rhythm of my life has been determined by the events surrounding my husbands college career. We have dreamed of the "one day" that would be heralded in with him graduating from college. Our lives have been painted with the imaginings of what our dream lives will be once he was graduated and had landed the "dream job". Here we now stand on the cusp of one phase ending and another waiting to begin and I am...TERRIFIED! I have found comfort in having a predictable life that has been dictated by the needs of my spouses education. I realize that it is up to us to take hold of the reins of our own destiny and create our own hopeful and amazing tomorrows. Admittedly, I have absolutely no idea how to do this. However, I am so proud of my husband for the hard work he has put into his education and I am nostalgic of the changes and amazing people and life lessons we have learned. I am planning a party for Bill that will be held at our house after the hooding ceremony, if you are interested please email me or leave a comment. I am in the midst of preparing for finals and have not been able to officially send out invites, it has been more by word of mouth and this is my way of saying if your one of our readers, chances are you are someone important to us. Let me know if your interested in joining in on our festivities to celebrate this amazing and momentous occasion.

Proud Wifey

I am so proud of my hubby! He will be graduating in May with his masters degree in Instructional Technology. He created an amazing website of his portfolio which you can check out here to see all of the amazing things he has been up to the past three years. I am so excited for him to be finishing this important phase of his life and I look forward to what the future holds for us with great anticipation! Bill created this image, its actually his business card. He also took the lightening shoot that is featured in the back drop. He is so talented! I am so proud of him, way to go honey!

A Blog Makeover

Some of you may have noticed that our blog recently underwent a makeover.I have been asked where I acquired my new look from. I am proud to say that I collaborated with my visually talented husband and we created a new dress and accessories for the blog. She is now sporting some amazing spring wear and is ready for the season to begin.

Amongst all of his many talents, Bill is also a talented graphic and web designer. If your in need of a graphic or web designer then I would highly recommend that you leave me your contact info in the comments to pass along to my talented spouse.

Thanks all, Moana

It's Snow Fun

Liam bundled up and ready for a fun afternoon playing in the snow.

Liam has been anticipating this day for some time now and was beaming from ear to ear with joy at the prospects of making a snow man, a snow angel, and a snow fort.

Liam trying to make a snow angel but the snow was hardly packed and iced over, he had fun all the same.

Liam and Daddy having a great time!

Liam using his backhoe to build something in the snow.

Why I Love That Man Of Mine

I love how Bill's eyes light up every time he lays eyes on Liam with adoration and love. He is a caring, tender, funny, devoted daddy that does all that he can to make both Liam's and my life better. Thank you honey for being such an amazing father and husband. I hope you have a Happy Fathers Day, we love you so much!

The Boy In The Green Sweater

I looked across the crowded auditorium and was startled to see a boy wearing a green sweater. Something about him seemed so familiar and yet I didn't know who he was or where he was from. But my heart leaped inside my chest because something inside of me told me that this was the boy I was going to marry someday. It has been 16 years ago on Monday that this fateful occurrence happened and I have enjoyed 13 years of being the boy in the green sweaters Mrs.

Bill and I met on May 4, 1993 and I am in more love with him everyday. I love that he surprises me with flowers at work and movie dates alone with him. I love you Bill and I thank you for being my special someone. I love you.

P.S. Doesn't Bill have impeccable taste in flowers!!? I LOVE getting flowers from him since they are always very colorful and unique. He knows me so well and I love him for it!

Saving The World One Person At A Time

Liam's language skills have quadrupled lately and I just wanted to share his latest conversation with Bill.

Bill: Give me a kiss Liam, I am going to work right now.

Liam: OK Daddy, I love you!

Liam: Hey, Daddy, Good luck going and saving the world! Love you!

Bill and I had a chuckle over this one but I guess what he said was profound.  I appreciate ALL that my husband does for our family by working three jobs to provide for us in addition to being a Grad Student working on his Masters Degree. Thank you for being our "Super Man" and giving Liam someone to look up to with admiration. You are working so hard to provide us with a brighter more educated future, thank you Super Man you truly are my hero in a non-cheesy sorta way!