To my favorite dad

One more rhyme and that is it,
For you Dad, I'll write a little bit.
Why are there so many birthdays in a year?
I feel like writing poems has become my career.
But Dad, it's your birthday and you are great.
Remember when you made me clean my whole plate?
It was carrots, and I didn't like them too well.
They came back up and I said farewell
To eating cooked carrots ever again.
Not in the kitchen and not in the den.
But I feel like I've gotten off topic a bit.
It happens too easy, I have to admit.
You're an awesome Dad, and an inspiration.
There's one thing you aren't, and that is Haitian.
Not many people can do what you do,
Whether they're twenty or a hundred and two.
You do all those races and other fun stuff.
All of that working out's making you buff.
You're a wonderful man, and you're very kind.
A better Dad, I could never hope to find.
You're always willing to lend a hand,
You helped me put a garden on my land.
You're always there when I need you
Even when I didn't have a clue
About how much you did for us
Even when you were a bit gaseous.
Well, Dad, I think that's all I've got.
I hope you know I love you a lot.

Happy Birthday Papa!

I wouldn't trade my Papa for anyone!  I'm glad to be a part of your family and to follow your example.  I have many good memories with you throughout the years.

First, I remember the love and support that you gave me on my mission.  It was always good to get your letters and emails.  It was good to hear how you went to the temple often and how your callings were going.  It was great to hear a couple of your mission experiences too.  Thanks for taking care of my finance stuff while I was gone.

I remember waking up to do newspapers.  It taught me how to be dedicated and do thing even if I didn't want to do them.  I was happy to get a little spending money when I was little.  A lot of that went to candy, but I did pay tithing and learned how to save.  I remember going to America First to open up a savings account.  I felt so rich with that minimum of $25 in there.

I remember playing racquetball a couple times with you.  We should have played more because it was fun and you were getting better at it.

It was such a great experience to run in the Ragnar Race with you.  You've given me tons of invites for the triathlons and races that you do and I was glad I committed to do one.  You're a great example of setting goals and getting them accomplished.

I've enjoyed the few lunches that we've been able to go on and talk.  I'm not always eager to talk about dating and stuff like that, but we have had some great talks and I value your counsel and your advice.

Something that kids don't really notice and appreciate as they're growing up is how much their Dad does for them.  I'm not sure I'd want to calculate how much I've cost, but I'm sure I'd never be able to repay it all.  Thanks for sacrificing your time and going to work so that we could have an enjoyable life.

It is great to have a father that I can emulate and follow.  I know that you can lead our family back to our Heavenly Father.  Thanks again for your testimony and all that you have taught us.

Adam

Happy Birthday, Dad!!

Well, Dad... it's your birthday. And since you're the best dad a girl could ask for, I'm going to write some stuff here for you. :)

Remember that time when you went looking for me when I hadn't even reached curfew yet? And then when you got home and I was already there you were so mad at me? I joke about it, and think it was pretty funny, but what it really shows me is that you cared... a lot. Maybe even too much. :) I always knew that you loved me and were very concerned for my welfare, and that you wanted me to always be safe and happy.

Remember that time that you decided you wanted to run Wasatch Back? ;) I am still amazed that you got so many people to do it with you... including my run-hating husband. (Well, he pretends to hate running.) It was such a neat experience for so many people, and it was all because of you. I was so proud of you during that race.

And speaking of races... I am so proud of you for all of the races and triathlons you do. You are constantly challenging yourself, and pushing yourself to do something that I'm sure a few years ago would have seemed impossible. You are a big part of the reason I decided to run a marathon this year. (I'll let you know if I should thank you or curse you for that after Saturday). You are an inspiration to many people, and I'm always proud to tell people that my dad is a triathlete.

There are so many things I could write about you... about how much I love talking to you, about how I love your tender heart (and thanks for helping mom give me the crying gene... ;), about how much I appreciate your desire to make everyone happy, even if it doesn't work all the time, and SO many more things. You are such a good example to me in so many ways, and I can honestly say that I am the luckiest girl in the world to have you as my dad.

I love you, Dad! Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY LOVE

I fell in love with you the first time I met you. After our first date I told my parents that I had met the man I would marry. They just laughed. I enjoyed dating you, and always felt safe and secure. I enjoyed those long talks about our families and about life. We could talk about anything. Most of all, I loved the look in your eyes, for that is the way that I knew you loved me, too.

We have been through some tough times together, things that could ruin us. But our love grew, dispite hard times. You have been a good father and a good husband. You have sacrificed so much for us. How many men would get up at 2:00 a.m. and go to work to support us? You work hard, and also carry out your church callings faithfully.

Thanks for being mine,
Tammy

To Dallas

Hey i know i'm a couple days late but you should have warned me about your birthday saturday when i saw you. i have a hard time remembering things like that. i don't think i ever even knew when your birthday was before anyway. so happy birthday when it was your birthday. i didn't ride with you in a van and you didn't see me change clothes or smell my stink. BUT, i do still think you're cool. i'm glad you are part of the family. you have jumped right in and done lots of stuff with us and i'm glad. thanks for taking care of jason. i really hope you guys get the things you want. you have both been working really hard and sacrificing alot. you have lots of great things about you. so have a happy birthday time eh. love, geoff

Happy Birthday Dallas!!!

I hope that you have had a great birthday! It has been good to have you in the family. The Wasatch Back Relay was a lot of fun. I'm glad that we were in the same van and I could get to know you a little better.

It was also a great experience to come to the temple with you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dallas, Dallas, Dallas

I am so glad I got to sit in a van with you for two days when we did Wasatch Back together. You got to smell me, watch me change my clothes, and listen to me whine and you still like me. I got to see you triumph over sickness, be strong, and laugh, and I like you even more than I did before.

I admire your athletic ability, and let's face it, you're gorgeous. The best thing about that is how humble you are... you are beautiful inside and out and I don't even think you know it.

Well, I hope you have a wonderful birthday! Love you! Go put your feet up and relax. :)