ode to patrick

 The other day I was at the chiropractor whom happens to be the Elder's Quorum President in our ward.

Towards the end of my adjustment, he mentioned to me how thankful he was to have Patrick as a teacher and that he is thankful that he is so well grounded and that he can tell that he is rock solid and has a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Interview ready.

As he spoke, I shook my head in agreement.

I am so thankful that he is so good at teaching our children the Gospel

He is a rock solid man.

{We were out and about one Saturday and he wanted to go play by the river while I stayed in the warm car and nursed Devon.}

I knew that already, of course, but it is always nice to be reminded of that fact, because frankly, there are times when things aren't always picture perfect and I can forget how thankful I am to have him!

I am soooooo thankful. 

 Tonight as I looked through my pictures of Patrick, I found so many that  I love on so many levels, so I thought I would share them.
I realized that many of the pictures seen of him here on this blog show the stoic side of him and at times the

quirky side.
(there are still plenty by the way.)

I wanted to share the other sides too!

 Shy.....Serious....Studly

and

So adorable too.

 Just one of their many wrestling matches.

 

 Just home from work, he concocted a hair-brained idea. The kids loved it. 

I just enjoyed the show...
and crossed my fingers that he had picked a strong rope.

{bike rides galore}

{stories every night}

{silly man....wonderful provider}

{he was working in the same room as all of these rascals. his focus amazes me}

These are from the day we moved into the place we live now. 

He's a crazy adventurous sort, but all I know is that I love him, 

even on the days that his feet are not necessarily firmly planted on the ground!!! 

 

Can you believe that we have never made a visit to the emergency room?

 

Neither can I!!!

Just last week and out of the blue Anna announced to me, 

"You picked a good dad!"

I know Anna, I know.