This year our Fathers Day was unfortunately spent recovering from the flu. Although the three of us felt about 80% better Sunday morning and about 95% better that evening we decided that it was best just to keep all of us home in order to not spread germs.
We still tried to have a decent celebration for Adam though and he started the day off with presents and the breakfast of his choice (a green smoothie and honey nut cheerios). He received a bunch of new socks for his big day, some new headlamps, and a fun homemade fathers day survey from me and the kids (see below).
His activity of choice for his big day was napping, and if I remember right he got in three good hour + long naps! The flu had really wiped him out but we loved that it was a day spent relaxing.
Adam about to open his fathers day presents. You can tell he has sick eyes still.
That evening we had planned to go up and have dinner with Mum and Smurf for Fathers Day, so you can imagine how disappointed we all were when the flu bug hit us and we realized that wouldn’t happen. We still tried to have a good time though and I ended up making a nice dinner of ham, cheesy potatoes, rolls, corn on the cob, grape juice, and berry spinach salad for Adam. We laughed when I used and shredded “real” potatoes (because we were out of hashbrowns) and it ended up taking what felt like hours for them to cook in the oven and not be crunchy. We ended up having the cheesy potatoes for “dessert” later that night after cooking them over and over again when they were still crunchy. Needless to say it wasn’t my best batch of potatoes ever. ha!
The kids and I then cleaned up dinner and gave Adam his Fathers Day survey we had been making for him for a few weeks. I had originally hoped to put it in a card, but after several attempts of typing in all the info just to have the website time out on me and make me start over, I just decided to do something on my own. Adam loved it though and really got a kick out of all the cute things the kids said.
Branson being silly and making funny faces with his butterfly net. 🙂
The most exciting part of the evening though (but the saddest too) was when Adalynn had a little “accident” on the playground when Branson pushed her too hard and she fell off the swing. She ended up getting two little cuts on her head when she fell that bled. Luckily the cuts weren’t deep though and didn’t require stitches. Below was the extent of the blood. Poor little thing. She was so brave though and only cried for about 30 seconds after I got to her and held her. Brans felt awful.
Below are the answers to the Questionnaire or Survey I did with the kids for Fathers Day.
What is something Dad always says to you?
“Hi baby!” “I love a baby girl” “Hi little one” “say applesauce” – Adalynn
“Hello” and “Thank you” – Dawson
“I love you” – Harry
“You’re a good boy.” and “I love you because your funny” (after prayers) – Branson
“Good morning Principessa!” “How was your day?” “I love you.” “Thanks for making such a wonderful dinner.” – Mom
What makes Dad happy?
When I nuzzle him and meow like a kitten and say “apple-ee-ice” – Adalynn
Playing games with me –Dawson
Hugs and playing video games with me –Harry
Hugs and when I tell funny jokes –Branson
Going to the mountains, alone time with Mommy, getting crazy with the cheese wiz, surprises, and feeling considered – Mom
What makes Dad sad?
When I’m hurt or sick or have put on my pouty face and give him “the lip.” – Adalynn
When I beat him up – Dawson
When I hurt him and when he doesn’t get to play with me –Harry
When I disobey him or lie to him –Branson
When family members cancel on him going to the Wind Rivers, when he feels like he’s not measuring up to Heavenly Fathers expectations, and when he doesn’t feel appreciated – Mommy
How does your Dad make you laugh?
By throwing me in the air, giving me zirbirts, and laughing at me when I do something silly – Adalynn
When he tickles me -Dawson
He Tickles me and tellsfunny jokes – Harry
By telling funny jokes and making funny faces –Branson
By keeping me up late and saying things like “ho ho ho” when I can’t stop laughing. With his daily funny jokes and commentary, and with his crazy awesome dance moves – Mommy
What was your Dad like as a child?
Cute like me! – Adalynn
He liked movies – Dawson
Boyhood. He would make stuff with his Mom –Harry
I don’t know – a good boy? – Branson
He was the perfect angel except for when he was starving to death before your very eyes! 🙂 – Mom
What is Dad’sfavorite thing to do?
Snuggle me and make me say funny things – Adalynn
Play games on the xbox – Dawson
Play video games with me… have fun with me… play soccer with me…and watch me play video games –Harry
Play with us, play soccer with us boys –Branson
Backpack in the Wind Rivers, Spend time with family, Naked Time, and play games with his brothers – Mommy
What does Dad do when you’re not around?
He thinks about me all day and how cute I am – Adalynn
Goes on his computer er laptop – Dawson
He Goes to work or hasfun with you (Mom) – Harry
He playsgames with Harry and Dawson –Branson
He Works hard so I can be home, plays games on his phone, takes care of kids, runs errands, changes diapers…he does it all! – Mommy
If your Dad becamefamous, what will it be for?
His hugs, snuggles, and kisses – Adalynn
Doing his job – Dawson
Being a rock star – Harry
Playing soccer –Branson
His awesome ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions other people don’t think of – Mommy
What is Dad really good at?
Making me smile – Adalynn
Games – Dawson
Soccer, playing video games, and playing with me –Harry
Playing soccer and being nice –Branson
Everything! He’s practically perfect in every way! 😉 He’s really good at making smoothies, doing things to make me happy, being a good Dad, helping others, and being loyal to the Lord. I could go on all day! – Mommy
What is Dad not very good at?
Not laughing even when I’m supposed to be in trouble – Adalynn
Putting me on his shoulders – Dawson
Hmmm. Thats a hard one. Let me think….He’s not very good at Killing people. Oh and Being famous– Harry
Talking. Because he barely ever talks –Branson
Ummm. Nothing! The only thing I can think of is that sometimes he takes on too much – Mommy
What does your Dad do for a job?
His only job in the world is to give me his undivided attention every second of every day – Adalynn
The floors – Dawson
He works on his computer and he calls people and talks on his phone –Harry
Goes to Adobe and other places like India and helps people that are struggling with theirwork –Branson
He does anything he has to to make sure we are all taken care of. He is a great provider and Dad! – Mommy
What is Dad’sfavorite food?
Anything I give him – Adalynn
Green Smoothies and Indian food – Dawson
Spaghetti, cereal, pizza, Indian food, having Chinese food –Harry
Cheesy potatoes, Korean food, my smoothies, fettuccineAlfredo, chicken salad sandwiches–Branson
Korean food, Chinese chicken salad, Meal in a pumpkin, Peanut butter pie, butterfinger ice cream, Massaman Curry – Mom
What makes you proud of Dad?
He is my world and he lights up my life every time he walks in the door – Adalynn
Playing games with him – Dawson
When he makes me happy by taking me on fun trips and when he plays games with me –Harry
When he be’s nice to everybody and when he is always kind and helpful –Branson
Howhe gives up personal freedoms and conveniences to spend time with his family and always puts family first even when the world/workforce tends to do the opposite – Mommy
If Dad were a cartoon character, who would he be?
Mr Incredible – Adalynn
I don’t know. A Dad – Dawson
Probably Superman –Harry,
Adam the prophet –Branson
The incredible Hulk. I mean the Incredible Hunk! 🙂 – Mommy
What do you and Dad do together?
Snuggle, Nuzzle, hug, take walks, and read books – Adalynn
Play games – Dawson
Have fun, play games and help people –Harry
Have fun by playing games with each other –Branson
Take amazing trips together, go on dates, go to the the temple, watch Netflix, talk about anything and everything, snuggle, take showers (wink wink), do yard work, take care of 4 darling sugar plums, and a heck lot more! – Mommy
How are you and Dad the same?
We both had blond hair as babies and like to snuggle – Adalynn
I have his legs – Dawson
We both like playing games andlike to eat –Harry
We both have brown hair and both like soccer and we both like ball games –Branson
We have similar ways of thinking and are on the same page on many issues. We both are frugal, both have a strong commitment to the Lord, both want to raise a righteous family. We both love to travel and do fun things. I feel blessed everyday to be connected to you on so many levels. – Mommy
How are you and Dad different?
Dad hasn’t caught on yet that the world revolves completely around me – Adalynn
His hair is different – Dawson
I like spiderman and Dad doesn‘t. Dad has to work. I don’t –Harry
We don’t have the same eye color and we don’t laugh the same, and we are the opposite of tomatoes. Dad loves tomatoes and I hate tomatoes –Branson
We have different happy places. I like beaches and relaxation. Adam likes physical (backpacking) and the Wind Rivers. The best part though is that we support each other in our differences and still do them together – Mommy
How do you know Dad loves you?
He hugs and kisses me and laughs at me and givesme whatever I want – Adalynn
He smiles at me – Dawson
He hugs me and brings me prizes when he gets home from trips and has fun with me– Harry
How he shares his hugs with me and how he be’s nice to me –Branson
He tells me everyday and then does lots of things to show me as well. Kisses before he leaves for work, hugs when I’ve had a long day, sending me to my room for a time out when I’m frustrated with the kids, doing the dishes every night after dinner. Picking me flowers when we go for walks. Love notes and surprises. How blessed I am to have such a wonderful man that is so good at showing love for others! – Mommy
What does Dad like most about Mom?
Your hugs – Adalynn
Kissing you – Dawson
Kisses. He loves to kiss you –Harry
How you are so pretty and he loves kissing kissing and smooching you –Branson
My “hot bod” – Mommy
Where is Dad’sfavorite place to go?
Anywhere I am – Adalynn
Chuck E. Cheese – Dawson
Grandma and Grandpas house. Jumping Jacks. India – Harry
Korean restaurant, to a REAL Salt Lake Game, with Mommy, to work, and to our house – Branson
To his mountains, the Wind Rivers, up to Grandma and Grandpa’s, to Cam and Erins, to the Logan Cabin – Mommy
“Hi baby!” “I love a baby girl” “Hi little one” “say applesauce” – Adalynn
“Hello” and “Thank you” – Dawson
“I love you” – Harry
“You’re a good boy.” and “I love you because your funny” (after prayers) – Branson
“Good morning Principessa!” “How was your day?” “I love you.” “Thanks for making such a wonderful dinner.” – Mom
What makes Dad happy?
When I nuzzle him and meow like a kitten and say “apple-ee-ice” – Adalynn
Playing games with me –Dawson
Hugs and playing video games with me –Harry
Hugs and when I tell funny jokes –Branson
Going to the mountains, alone time with Mommy, getting crazy with the cheese wiz, surprises, and feeling considered – Mom
What makes Dad sad?
When I’m hurt or sick or have put on my pouty face and give him “the lip.” – Adalynn
When I beat him up – Dawson
When I hurt him and when he doesn’t get to play with me –Harry
When I disobey him or lie to him –Branson
When family members cancel on him going to the Wind Rivers, when he feels like he’s not measuring up to Heavenly Fathers expectations, and when he doesn’t feel appreciated – Mommy
How does your Dad make you laugh?
By throwing me in the air, giving me zirbirts, and laughing at me when I do something silly – Adalynn
When he tickles me -Dawson
He Tickles me and tellsfunny jokes – Harry
By telling funny jokes and making funny faces –Branson
By keeping me up late and saying things like “ho ho ho” when I can’t stop laughing. With his daily funny jokes and commentary, and with his crazy awesome dance moves – Mommy
What was your Dad like as a child?
Cute like me! – Adalynn
He liked movies – Dawson
Boyhood. He would make stuff with his Mom –Harry
I don’t know – a good boy? – Branson
He was the perfect angel except for when he was starving to death before your very eyes! 🙂 – Mom
What is Dad’sfavorite thing to do?
Snuggle me and make me say funny things – Adalynn
Play games on the xbox – Dawson
Play video games with me… have fun with me… play soccer with me…and watch me play video games –Harry
Play with us, play soccer with us boys –Branson
Backpack in the Wind Rivers, Spend time with family, Naked Time, and play games with his brothers – Mommy
What does Dad do when you’re not around?
He thinks about me all day and how cute I am – Adalynn
Goes on his computer er laptop – Dawson
He Goes to work or hasfun with you (Mom) – Harry
He playsgames with Harry and Dawson –Branson
He Works hard so I can be home, plays games on his phone, takes care of kids, runs errands, changes diapers…he does it all! – Mommy
If your Dad becamefamous, what will it be for?
His hugs, snuggles, and kisses – Adalynn
Doing his job – Dawson
Being a rock star – Harry
Playing soccer –Branson
His awesome ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions other people don’t think of – Mommy
What is Dad really good at?
Making me smile – Adalynn
Games – Dawson
Soccer, playing video games, and playing with me –Harry
Playing soccer and being nice –Branson
Everything! He’s practically perfect in every way! 😉 He’s really good at making smoothies, doing things to make me happy, being a good Dad, helping others, and being loyal to the Lord. I could go on all day! – Mommy
What is Dad not very good at?
Not laughing even when I’m supposed to be in trouble – Adalynn
Putting me on his shoulders – Dawson
Hmmm. Thats a hard one. Let me think….He’s not very good at Killing people. Oh and Being famous– Harry
Talking. Because he barely ever talks –Branson
Ummm. Nothing! The only thing I can think of is that sometimes he takes on too much – Mommy
What does your Dad do for a job?
His only job in the world is to give me his undivided attention every second of every day – Adalynn
The floors – Dawson
He works on his computer and he calls people and talks on his phone –Harry
Goes to Adobe and other places like India and helps people that are struggling with theirwork –Branson
He does anything he has to to make sure we are all taken care of. He is a great provider and Dad! – Mommy
What is Dad’sfavorite food?
Anything I give him – Adalynn
Green Smoothies and Indian food – Dawson
Spaghetti, cereal, pizza, Indian food, having Chinese food –Harry
Cheesy potatoes, Korean food, my smoothies, fettuccineAlfredo, chicken salad sandwiches–Branson
Korean food, Chinese chicken salad, Meal in a pumpkin, Peanut butter pie, butterfinger ice cream, Massaman Curry – Mom
What makes you proud of Dad?
He is my world and he lights up my life every time he walks in the door – Adalynn
Playing games with him – Dawson
When he makes me happy by taking me on fun trips and when he plays games with me –Harry
When he be’s nice to everybody and when he is always kind and helpful –Branson
Howhe gives up personal freedoms and conveniences to spend time with his family and always puts family first even when the world/workforce tends to do the opposite – Mommy
If Dad were a cartoon character, who would he be?
Mr Incredible – Adalynn
I don’t know. A Dad – Dawson
Probably Superman –Harry,
Adam the prophet –Branson
The incredible Hulk. I mean the Incredible Hunk! 🙂 – Mommy
What do you and Dad do together?
Snuggle, Nuzzle, hug, take walks, and read books – Adalynn
Play games – Dawson
Have fun, play games and help people –Harry
Have fun by playing games with each other –Branson
Take amazing trips together, go on dates, go to the the temple, watch Netflix, talk about anything and everything, snuggle, take showers (wink wink), do yard work, take care of 4 darling sugar plums, and a heck lot more! – Mommy
How are you and Dad the same?
We both had blond hair as babies and like to snuggle – Adalynn
I have his legs – Dawson
We both like playing games andlike to eat –Harry
We both have brown hair and both like soccer and we both like ball games –Branson
We have similar ways of thinking and are on the same page on many issues. We both are frugal, both have a strong commitment to the Lord, both want to raise a righteous family. We both love to travel and do fun things. I feel blessed everyday to be connected to you on so many levels. – Mommy
How are you and Dad different?
Dad hasn’t caught on yet that the world revolves completely around me – Adalynn
His hair is different – Dawson
I like spiderman and Dad doesn‘t. Dad has to work. I don’t –Harry
We don’t have the same eye color and we don’t laugh the same, and we are the opposite of tomatoes. Dad loves tomatoes and I hate tomatoes –Branson
We have different happy places. I like beaches and relaxation. Adam likes physical (backpacking) and the Wind Rivers. The best part though is that we support each other in our differences and still do them together – Mommy
How do you know Dad loves you?
He hugs and kisses me and laughs at me and givesme whatever I want – Adalynn
He smiles at me – Dawson
He hugs me and brings me prizes when he gets home from trips and has fun with me– Harry
How he shares his hugs with me and how he be’s nice to me –Branson
He tells me everyday and then does lots of things to show me as well. Kisses before he leaves for work, hugs when I’ve had a long day, sending me to my room for a time out when I’m frustrated with the kids, doing the dishes every night after dinner. Picking me flowers when we go for walks. Love notes and surprises. How blessed I am to have such a wonderful man that is so good at showing love for others! – Mommy
What does Dad like most about Mom?
Your hugs – Adalynn
Kissing you – Dawson
Kisses. He loves to kiss you –Harry
How you are so pretty and he loves kissing kissing and smooching you –Branson
My “hot bod” – Mommy
Where is Dad’sfavorite place to go?
Anywhere I am – Adalynn
Chuck E. Cheese – Dawson
Grandma and Grandpas house. Jumping Jacks. India – Harry
Korean restaurant, to a REAL Salt Lake Game, with Mommy, to work, and to our house – Branson
To his mountains, the Wind Rivers, up to Grandma and Grandpa’s, to Cam and Erins, to the Logan Cabin – Mommy
We sure love you Dad! Thanks for being such a special part of our lives. You are incredible in every way and we love having you for our husband/Daddy. Thank you for all you do for us! We love you forever!
Love,
Mommy, Branson, Harry, Dawson, and Adalynn