A Father

I think Father's Day was pretty successful around here. I am not one to brag or be mushy. I would rather tell people how I feel in person rather than on Facebook or something like that. But for you few faithful blog readers....I will brag just a little.

I try to tell Jon all of the time what a wonderful father he is. And, it is so true. He is an amazing father and husband. He works so hard and is so involved and invested in us. He would rather spend time with us than pursue his hobbies, though he does make some time for himself, which is important. He is so hardworking and works full-time plus is in a Master's Program. He is in the Elder's Quorum Presidency at church and is always serving others. Jon works tirelessly to improve our yard and our home. He also makes time to play with Jackson and will always watch him when I need a break. Jon loves to cook which is a huge help to me. People are so shocked when they find out he can cook, and is good at it! I never realized that so many men don't cook.  He is also very clean and is not afraid to clean or do laundry or any other housework. Jon also makes time for me and makes me feel like a queen. I am grateful for such a wonderful man to raise our son. Becoming a father is easy, but being a father is not. It is a lot of hard work and Jon is definitely doing the very best he can.

I also am blessed to have a wonderful father, grandpa, and father-in-law. They each shape Jon and I's lives everyday. My dad is hard-working, smart, so generous, and happy. My grandpa is happy, funny, active, faithful, and independent. My father-in-law is an amazing cook, is funny, kind, and wise. Also, I was blessed to be able to meet one of Jon's grandpas who passed away last year. I know he was an amazing man. I wish the world had more dads in it who truly cared. It would seriously change the world people.

And now, a picture overload celebrating dads, especially Jon:

Jon's Grandpa Powell

Jon's dad with little man

My dad holding Jackson on the day he was born

My grandpa

Cheesy gifts from Jackson and I.

I made Eggs Benedict for Jon and brought it to him in bed. (minus the sauce that didn't turn out).

I bought this romper and gave it to Jon last Father's Day along with a picture frame that said Daddy's Girl. I didn't know what we were having yet and wanted to get him two things, one for each gender. This shirt says "Cool like my pop."

Now here are a million pictures of my boys together:

first bottle

first outing- Ward Valentine's Day Party

First Sunday at church

at a park in Colorado; 3 months old

push-ups with Daddy in Colorado

playing after church

walking in Colorado; 3 months old

back home after Colorado trip

one of my favorite pictures ever; I think Jackson is about 2 months old here

this is and almost daily occurrence at our house; usually while I am making dinner

first airplane ride; 3 months old

Mother's Day

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first time eating rice cereal

4 month check-up (Dad holds his hands during shots)

We love you Jon!!