An Ode to the Fathers in my life.
I feel so lucky to have all THREE!
First off, My Dad. 
(Niagara Falls last year when he and my mom and sisters came to visit us in Michigan)
(Niagara Falls last year when he and my mom and sisters came to visit us in Michigan)Simply put, He AMAZES me. He is humble, tenderhearted, dedicated, faithful, loving, unassuming, funny (we seem to have the same humor and too many inside jokes..head cheerleader... :) ) and last but not least so kind. As I grow older I am more in awe each day of what a wonderful man he is. He can make me tear up in an instant. Enough said. I have learned many lessons from him throughout my life, but the most important thing I can think of (besides being a Ute...j/k) is to love others and serve them without the need for thanks or acknowledgement. That is my Dad, Daniel B.
Reading with Anna during our move to Modesto. Anna refers to this Princess book as Grandpa's because they sat every night looking at it together... so cute!
My Dad is a miracle worker when it comes to projects. He can jimmy rig just about anything. He should have patented his early work of setting up a T.V. and VCR in the car for road trips... complete with an extra speaker in the back seat. The above and the next couple photos are of Anna's dressers which literally fell apart in our move. We probably would have tried a few things, but given up and thrown them out. Not Danny boy, you can see how he used his resources and put it all back together again. I wish I had a final photo, but I don't at the moment. Thank you Dad you saved two of our three total dressers!
We were so thankful to have my parents in BOTH of our moves to Michigan and now to California. They are great road buddies and are the best and helping set up house! Thanks again, we Love you two!
(In the Sacred Grove last year)Father #2-Papa Paul 
Aka my wonderful Father in law. Paul is also dedicated, intelligent, thorough, hilarious (he has some of the best one liners, but you better be paying attention or you'll miss a good laugh), willing to help out family and share his medical expertise in many instances. We have been saved by him many times (And have saved money on medical expenses- (: ) including many random illnesses of mine and Dave's and most recently our seizure scare with Anna over the summer. We were SO lucky to be in his home at the time! He loves his family and it shows through little expressions and deeds. Thanks for all you are Paul, we love you!
Aka my wonderful Father in law. Paul is also dedicated, intelligent, thorough, hilarious (he has some of the best one liners, but you better be paying attention or you'll miss a good laugh), willing to help out family and share his medical expertise in many instances. We have been saved by him many times (And have saved money on medical expenses- (: ) including many random illnesses of mine and Dave's and most recently our seizure scare with Anna over the summer. We were SO lucky to be in his home at the time! He loves his family and it shows through little expressions and deeds. Thanks for all you are Paul, we love you!
Most recent Photo... Paul was able to come out to A2 for Dave's graduation. We were so thankful to have him there!
Just before graduation
Checking out one of my favorite spots in Ann Arbor... "our forest" in Sugar Bush Park (just a five minute walk from our home and I felt like I had escaped the city).
The boys at the Henry Ford Museum in front of the car Kennedy was shot in.Our Daddy of the Home! 
Where do I begin? Dave is hard working, systematic, hilarious (a trait from his Dad), giving, thoughtful, dedicated, talented, simple though complex, smart, and so loving. I am thankful for my Husband and the father of my child (soon to be children). We have grown up together for the last 11+ years and love each moment we share together. Though we knew each other for almost 10 years when Anna was born I feel like we have loved life so much more as we became parents. There is a different love you see in each other and feel together as you hold, hug, love, teach, and watch your children. I LOVE watching Anna and Dave together. They are silly and playful, but also tender and loving. There is a sweetness Anna brings out in everyone, but mostly Dave that astonishes me. Thanks for being an Amazing Daddy and husband. It has been so wonderful to have the last month to spend each day with you!
Where do I begin? Dave is hard working, systematic, hilarious (a trait from his Dad), giving, thoughtful, dedicated, talented, simple though complex, smart, and so loving. I am thankful for my Husband and the father of my child (soon to be children). We have grown up together for the last 11+ years and love each moment we share together. Though we knew each other for almost 10 years when Anna was born I feel like we have loved life so much more as we became parents. There is a different love you see in each other and feel together as you hold, hug, love, teach, and watch your children. I LOVE watching Anna and Dave together. They are silly and playful, but also tender and loving. There is a sweetness Anna brings out in everyone, but mostly Dave that astonishes me. Thanks for being an Amazing Daddy and husband. It has been so wonderful to have the last month to spend each day with you! 
Yosemite a few days ago, You should have seen these two running down the trail like this... hilarious!
Dave actually framed this shot with Anna and I first. I think it is pretty amazing with Yosemite Falls (upper and lower) in the background.
Relaxing and being silly at our new home.
Chuga chuga choo choo, my tow favorite people aboard the Oakland Zoo's train.
Anna grabbed on for dear life... or just to be silly... I don't think Dave was that comfortable. (:
The silly Face, Anna's favorite thing to do (that will come in another post). I love how silly we can all be together. Anna definitely has her Daddy's humor, much to my delight. These two make me laugh! 
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