Happy Father's Day, Jake!

He works hard and loves his job as a coach. He's successful, not because it's easy but because he battles until he gets it right. He doesn't make excuses. He did what it took to overcome his struggles with learning in school and went on to get his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Mississippi College with great grades. He's the same guy no matter where he is or who he is around...what you see is what you get. 

 He's the kind of guy who really plays with his kids. He runs, plays games, paints and draws, watches T.V., and takes naps with them. He does things just because he knows they want to do them.

He's patient, fun-loving, and present. He plays an active roll in our home...changes diapers, gives baths, helps clean, takes kids to daycare, and the list goes on. He talks to them, listens to them (well, mostly with Avery right now, lol) and does what it takes to form a bond and grow healthy relationships. He gets up in the middle of the night to check on Avery and soothe her back to sleep, and he gets up when Bryce is screaming to help calm him down. He goes to every doctor's appointment he can possibly make, and has been to many of them alone with the kids.

He doesn't complain, he just does what needs to be done. He'd do anything for his kids and his family, and I hope one day Bryce is just like him as a father and husband.

Recently, he was baptized again after letting go of some anxiety and fear and recommitting himself to God. It was a moment I couldn't have felt more proud to watch.  He's an athlete who loves working out and being tough, but he has a heart of gold and is loving and compassionate. He makes Avery and I feel loved and secure which can't be an easy task! I feel very lucky to have him as the father of our children and my partner in life.

Happy Father's Day, Jake...

not because your a good dad, but an exceptional and extraordinary one! We love you very much! 

Proverbs 14:26 He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.