Happy Birthday Dad!

Today is my Dad's birthday. He is THE BEST! He does so much for our family and is always willing to help with anything. He has taught us to be honest, work hard and to be selfless like he is.

Things you should know about my dad:

1. He's quite handy around the house - he can fix anything and build other things; he let me and Darby help him finish the basement with our mad framing skills. He finished all the rooms in our old house and added that garage and shed.
2. He's pretty much a genius - anyone who was at Thanksgiving saw his brainpower at work
3. He loves sports and was the best cheerleader at all of my many games over the years. I don't think Dad missed a game or track meet in 6 years of school sports. He would play catch with me. He was thrown to the wolves when we played competition softball, assuming the role of head coach; but all the girls loved him and affectionately referred to him as "Jimbo". He would let us beat him in basketball in the driveway after he blocked us a few times :)
4. He loves having Haylie and Mikaela up to the house to hang out on Fridays. He's such a fun grandpa to those two little rascals.
5. He taught me how to fish, build a campfire, and shoot a gun.
6. He taught me how to think and form opinions for myself.
7. He is a very patient man...one wife and four daughters - always waiting :)
8. He measures twice and cuts once.
9. He taught me what a breaker box is and what its purpose is.
10. He always checks the oil at gas stations on long road trips.
11. He can finish a crossword puzzle like nobody's business and always helps me when I get stuck
12. Even though he acts like he doesn't like them, he loves his sisters :)
13. He can "Shoot the Moon" at Hearts and taught me the trick of the trade.
14. He loves the Utah State Aggies as much as his kids do! GO Aggies!
15. He's always told me that I can, not that I can't.
16. He loves his girls and now that we're older will even laugh a little at us.
17. He laughs at his own jokes.

Of course this list isn't all that is great about my Dad. He is such a wonderful man. I'm so grateful that he is my Dad and that we get to be together forever!!

I love you Dad!!

Have the best birthday EVER!!