Father's Day 2011

Dear Jaime,

On the very first day I met you, if someone would have told me that one day you would be the father of my children I would have laughed in their face (no offense). There you were with your long hair in a pony tail, and a carefree attitude. You seemed like you would be a lot of fun - someone to go to parties with and have a great time. Even then, God had a much bigger plan for us!

The first time I saw you with Jenny, I knew you were a good Dad. Everything you did revolved around Jenny. You played with her, you taught her things, you took her places, and most importantly - you put her needs and wants ahead of your own. It was obvious that she meant the world to you, and you meant the world to her. She was a Daddy's Girl, and she had you wrapped around her little finger. I knew from that moment that one day I wanted a father like you for my future children.

On Jenny's 2nd birthday, you had a party for her. Complete with party games, lots of food, music, and a pinata. You put so much time, effort, and money into her birthday party. I remember going shopping with you for decorations and party favors. Every time you picked something up you would ask me what I thought Jenny would think. I remember staying at your house until nearly 4am decorating the house for the party and helping you put together her Dora the Explorer play kitchen. After we were done, I went home and came back a few short hours later to help put the finishing touches on the party. I remember being there when Jenny woke up that morning, and as she came down the stairs to see the party set-up and her new play kitchen. You wanted me to take pictures of her reaction to it all. Really, what I should have done, was take pictures of your reaction too. You were just as excited as she was, but not for the same reason as her. You were excited to see her so excited. I knew then that I wanted a father for my children who would put so much effort into something for his children.

The very first time Jenny fell on the playground and scraped her knee, it hurt you just as much as it hurt her. Not only because she had gotten hurt, but also because she was growing up and getting old enough to have her first scraped knee. You ran to her, and hugged her so tightly and told her that it would be okay. I knew then, that I wanted a father for my children who would kiss boo-boos and wipe away tears.

Unknown to us, God had a much bigger plan. Here we are, years later, and you are the father of my child. I am so glad! God really blessed me big time when he chose you to be Aiden's father. I couldn't have asked for a better person to share a son with.

I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day. Aiden, Jenny, and I love you "all the way to heaven and back" (as Jenny would say). We are truly, truly blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for all that you do for us, you're amazing!

Fathers Day 2010

Because you work so hard to provide for us.

Because you always check on the kids, even if I've just checked on them.

Because on your days off you cook us breakfast.

Because you watch Sesame Street with us.

Because you always ask me how the kids are doing when you come home from work.

Because when you walk through the door the first thing you do is hug the Jenny and Aiden.

Because you stopped buying headphones, so we could buy diapers.

Because you make sure you attend every school function.

Because you pretend you are a princess.

Because you have tea parties with Jenny.

Because you make cool sound effects that Aiden really likes.

Because you teach the kids to speak two languages.

Because you are so excited to see Aiden grow up and play soccer, that you've already started teaching him how to play.

Because you are always telling your kids how proud you are of them.

Because even at the end of a long day, you carry the kids to bed as if they were "Sacks of Potatoes".

Because you read strories and pray before putting the kids to bed.

Because you are always telling me, and the kids how much you love us.

Because we love you, and think you're the BEST DAD EVER!!

Jaime, there are so many reasons why you're a good father, but I don't have to list them all here. You can look at Jenny and Aiden and at the who they are and the people they are becoming and know what a good father they have. Thank you for being such a great dad, for working so hard every day to provide for us, for making us laugh, and being there when we need you. We love you!

-Katie, Jenny, and Aiden