Happy Fathers Day!!

I know I mention quite frequently how wonderful my husband is, but I thought it appropriate to reiterate the facts today, being Father's Day. Cliff not only is an amazing husband, but he has proven to be the best daddy in just a short 11 months! He was quite terrified as a new dad. I don't think he had ever changed a diaper, and he was soooo gentle with Stone those first few days. I remember running to the grocery store with my mom when Stone was 4 days old, and we left the two boys alone. Cliff called every 5 minutes freaking out asking us to hurry. Needless to say, he is a PRO now!!

The other day, Cliff came home early in the afternoon (much earlier than usual) and Stone PUSHED me out of the way as he ran to the door to greet him. He knows it's play time when Cliff gets home. Cliff is such a great father. I love you, babe!

Next, my Dad!! My dad is the greatest. I remember waking up late at night before he had gone to sleep when I was about 6. I woke up hungry with a sweet tooth, and he baked cookies! I can remember it perfectly. He's always watched out for me!!

My dad is a dare devil. Skydiver, bungee jumper...you name it, he's done it, or he will do it. For our sixteenth birthdays, he took my brothers and me sky diving. It became our Saturday activity throughout high school if we did not have football or basketball games to go to. He has passed on his dare devil blood to me.

Here we are painting a local day care center for a church service project.

Homecoming game my Senior year in high school.

Here we are at my graduation from BYU.

My dad has always been very athletic. Here we are after running the Salt Lake marathon (My brother, Tanner, my dad and me).

One of the first times Cliff came over to watch a movie at my house, my dad walked in after working out at the gym. Our DVD player wasn't working, so he came in to fix it, and Cliff was intimidated. Not only was my dad his church leader (Bishop) at the time (which immediately caused a bit of intimidation), but Cliff turned to me later and said, "Did you see your Dad's forearm?? He's so buff!" So he didn't need a gun at the door to scare the guys, because he had natural guns.

Here we are at my national cheerleading competition in Dallas my senior year in high school. I know, heinous curls. What was our coach thinking?

Dad, thank you for being the best dad a girl could ask for. You've taught me so much, and I feel so grateful to have you as a father. You are the BEST! I love you!!

Last, but certainly not least, Cliff's dad, Kevin. Kevin is the toughest cowboy (for real) around!! This man stays busy and is the kindest of 'em all. My mom and I were eating at their house for Sunday dinner the night after I broke my arm my senior year, and he said, "Sweety, get over here!" He pulled my chair close to him and cut my famous Jessup Steak for me. I guess I should mention Kevin is FAMOUS for his steaks. He was over the priest quorum (16-18 yr old boys at church) for years and years (just recently released and now works with the college aged kids in the University branch of our church in El Paso). The last Sunday of every month was Steak Night at the Jessups. He cooks up the BEST steaks you have ever tasted. I was NEVER a steak fan until I started dating Cliff, now they have made me an addict for Jessup steaks!!

Here is Cliff and his dad on their trip up to Utah before Cliff entered the MTC (missionary training center for our church).

Kevin, Grandpa Jessup, and Cliff. Three great men!

Kevin has taught his boys the meaning of work. They grew up working their tails off. Thanks to Kevin, he has instilled an amazing work ethic in Cliff. He taught Cliff not just how to be a man, but how to be a tough, strong man. He also taught Cliff to have an appreciation for art in between football and other tough man things.

Thank you, Kevin, for being an amazing and supportive father to Cliff. You have raised one heck of a man. And thank you for welcoming me into the family with open arms before I was even in the family! You have always treated me so wonderfully. I could not ask for a better father-in-law. We love you!