59 Facts about My Dad, on his 59th Birthday!

 

 

1. Loves his 4 girls

2. Loves his Wife

3. Loves his Grandchildren

4. Loves his Sister

5. Loves his Parents

6. Loves his Ice Cream

7. Loves Disneyland

8. Is Kind

9. Hard Working

10. Loves Building Stuff

11. Always looking for a new project

12. Has an amazing backyard / garden

13. Always willing to help (Even with plumbing)

14. Hates doing plumbing.

15. Home depot is his favorite store.

16. Except maybe the Plumbing supply Aisles!

17. Honest

18. Fabulous Example of Integrity

19. Trustworthy

20. Dependable

21. Loyal

22. Taught his Children how important "Learning" and "Education" is.

23. And showed us by example, by getting his Masters!

24. Great Advisor on everything from Cars to Taxes to What books to Read.

25. Funny

26. Makes the best "crazy" faces

27. Can be goofy.

28. Loves "Goofy"

29. Was a great Wrestling Partner (Although it usually took all four of us girls to take him, and even then I think he let us win.)

30. Still is a great Wrestling Partner (Just ask his Grandsons)

31. Retired

32. Loves Being Retired

33. Loves Hawaii

34. Is Very Smart

35. Picked the best Woman in the World to Marry! (A great example of his Smartness)

36. Is a fabulous teacher both Professionally

37. And with his children.

38. And with his Grandchildren

39. Enjoys History

40. Likes to Read

41. Enjoys Fishing (Especially in the Rain - Right Dad??)

42. Supportive

43. Comes to Football games every chance he gets.

44. Comes to Soccer games every chance he gets.

45. Even shows up at Piano Recitals for his 36 year old Daughter.

46. Willing and even enjoys trying new things.

47. Loves to have fun

48. Likes to Tease

49. Can Juggle

50. And do Magic Tricks

51. Likes getting up early

21. And going to bed late

53. Enjoys riding his motorcyle

54. And roasting Hot Dog over the Fire

55. Likes Chili Cheese Burgers

56. And Tootsie Roll Pops

57. Is a great Friend.

58. Is the best Dad in the whole world!

59. Is 59 years old Today!!

 

Easter!

Beautiful weather during Easter Weekend!

A couple of really cute Egg Artists!

Chocolate, More Chocolate, Movies, and Chocolate = Happy Boys!

Wesley!

    I've been collecting and taking notes on funny things that my kids say - Lately Wes has been on a roll - and so I decided to post some of my favorites.

   A few years ago, Wes was telling Riley and me how he knew everything about everywhere.  I asked him how he could possibly know that.  He started making up some craziness about how he had cameras in all countries in the entire world that were connect to his brain, so of course he knew everything. 
   "You have cameras in every county, connected to your brian?'  I laughed.
   "Well, everywhere except China."  He said.
   "Why not China?" I asked him.
   "Because I don't care what those Mexicans are doing?"

    We were playing a trivia game - the question was, "What is the main component of Natural Gas?" Wes yells, serious as can be, "Butts!"

    I was in the kitchen making dinner and heard the boys playing something where they were pretending to be Ninjas. I’m still not sure what they were discussing, but Wesley very pressingly explained "YES, because I’m a Ninja, and Ninjas know every ones ticklish spots."

    We had just been to the dentist, and Wes was asking about his different teeth, including baby teeth, adult teeth, six year molars, etc... The next day he came up and asked, "When exactly do I get my Mormon teeth?" I of course was a little confused, and asked him if he meant his Molars, and told him that his six year molars were already coming in. He shook his head, and protested that he meant his Mormon Teeth. I was still confused, trying to come up with what he might be talking about, and named off some of his teeth.
    "No mom, I mean my Mormon teeth. The ones that I have to have removed, like you did."
    "Are you talking about Wisdom Teeth?"
    "Yah, those are the ones!"

    We were at Mi Ranchitos for dinner, and Wes got the nachos with pork. After taking a few bites he asked Phil.
    "Where did this Pork come from?"
   Phil quickly replied. "From a Pig."
   Wesley eyes got huge, "You mean they raise pigs here in the restaurant?"
   
    The other night the boys all went to the store. On the way home Riley and Phil got into an argument about whether or not the song "Party Rock" would be considered a Rock song or a Pop song. They continued to argue after getting out of the car, and stopped to argue in front of the back door. Wes was fed up, "Whoa, Whoa, Girls, Girls, you’re both pretty. Now can we please go inside."

    Yesterday Wes was doing something he wasn’t suppose to do, and I told him to stop. He moved a little bit to my side, and continued to do what I’d just told him to stop. So I again asked him to stop. He moved again to right behind me, and after a few more second, I again asked him to stop.
    "Mom, how did you know I was still doing that? Do you really have eyes in the back of your head."
    "Yes, of course," I explained, "I’m a mom and it’s one of the first things I get when I become a Mom." The rest of the night he proceeded to study the back of my head. Including every now and then moving my hair looking for my second set of eyes, and exclaiming frustrated every so often "Where are they?"

    We went to the movie "The Rise of the Guardians." An awesome movie, with some really great famous characters, Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin), The Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), The Toothfairy (Isla Fisher), The Boogey Man (Jude Law), The Sandman (a silent character), and of course Jack Frost (Chris Pine). At the end of the movie we stayed to find out who was the voice of all the characters. We read off who did who’s voice. Wes then turns to me "But who played the Sandman?"

    We were on our way to Walmart, and I was talking to Riley about how he would become a Deacon when he turned 12. I went on to explain that he would be a Priest when he turned 16, and I couldn’t remember what he would be when he turned 14. I explained that I just couldn’t remember, but I did know that girls at 12 were Beehives, 14 year old girls were Mia Maid, and 16 year old girls were Laurels, but I just couldn’t remember what 14 year old boys were.
    Wes, more then a little confused asked, "14 year old girls are Mermaids?"
   While I was laughing, Riley stepped in and explained "No Wes, 14 year olds are Mia Maids, and then 16 year old girls are Lawyers."