Father's Day

This is the first Father's day without dad. Today is good day, I am flooded with memories of my dad. I like the picture below because dad always had a great smile. He never showed his teeth, but you could always tell when he was happy. This picture also reminds me of going too Mesquite with me and Tammy. There is a funny story there, however in respect to my dad I will not tell it on here. The picture below is at an event that is great to me. This was at my wedding. I will never forget what he told me on that day. "JJ I have had plenty of experience at marriage(4 at that time). So when I tell you this you better listen! You are a very lucky man, you better keep her cherish her and love her forever." This is one of his fatherly advices I was prevlidged to recieve. Dad you were right and yes I am and I will.

I have so many memories of dad in the mountains. He always took me out with him and I am so thankful for that. I never realized how many "guy" things he taught me in those moments.

One of the biggest things dad taught me was the importance of family. He always sent a card and was at all of the kids' birthdays when he could be. Family was an important thing to him and after his passing I even learned more about how much it was to him.

Happy Father's Day Dad!!!!!