thanks

Thank you to my Dad for ~

~ telling me that you are proud of me
~ being at every single volleyball game and every single track meet for eight years
~ sharing your love of ice cream and science fiction with me
~ making me feel secure, valued and loved
~ being involved with my kids
~ all of the times you've dropped what you were doing to help me with broken toilets, leaking fridges, and broken-down cars
~ loving me and providing for me

Thank you to my Father-in-law for ~

~ taking me on a lunch date before Sam and I got married to share your story with me and to learn more about me
~ teaching your son to value and respect women and for getting in his face when he didn't
~ teaching your son to run hard after the things he wanted
~ raising your son to love God
~ bringing me into your family with open arms and love
~ spending time with my kids
~ always having an open door when we just happen to be in the neighborhood :)

Thank you to my Husband for ~

~ getting up to get the baby for those 2am feedings
~ rough housing with our boys
~ teaching our children to respect me
~ sensing when I'm at my limit and forcing me out the door for some quiet time
~ going to work everyday to provide for us
~ always making us feel that coming home is the best part of your day
~ loving us and making us feel secure
~ being a fantastic dad