?My father has been a shining example of how to live ones life. He gives until he literally has nothing left to give. He has taught me to never judge anyone by what they do or how they look. Everyone has their own cross to bear and we need to do what we can in helping them, is what I heard everyday growing up. He is an amazing man who has left is print on the world.?
Please email me at derek (at) chrispowell (dot) com so I can get? your information to get you your Nano 4.0’s. Thanks for everyone who took part. We loved reading the posts about the special fathers in your lives. Stay tuned for more fun giveaways!!?
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Father?s Day is EXTRA special around our house because??.we have 2 dads we get to celebrate! While many may see our split family and feel sad for us, we all feel incredibly grateful to be a part of each other?s lives. And I am not exaggerating one little bit. Sure, it has been (and can be) tough at times?but what non-split family doesn?t have tough times too, ya know? What I can say is that there is more silver-lining to our situation than anything else ?. To name a few:
? While Chris is the biological dad of Cash and Ruby, and Derek is the biological dad of Matix and Marley, all 4 of them really do have two dads. Derek and Chris both love all 4 kids like they are their own. For those of you that know us, you have witnessed this and can attest to this truth!
? We all get 2 times as much support, care, and concern. Legit ? whether Chris is on the road or not, we all know and feel safe having Derek as our extra set of eyes on our family. No, he does not live with us (ha!) but he cares deeply about everyone in our home, and is our family?s second source of protection at all times.
? The kids get to bring 2 dads to school on Parent Career Day, and get 2 dads to help out during school holiday parties ?. It?s pretty amazing with all 3 of us there!
? And the kids? favorite thing: There are 2 dads to hug them, tease them, teach them, and love them ?.
Like these kiddos, I feel incredibly blessed to have both of these two dads in my kiddos? lives. It isn?t luck that got us here though?it?s hard work on all of our parts, especially those two men. It takes both of them (and me, of course) starting every single day by remembering what is most important in their lives?our kids. We all know that as long as we keep that in mind, put the kids first, and our disagreements second, it will all work out ?. Thanks to our hard work (especially the efforts from Chris and Derek), we are all not only an amazing, modern family?but also awesome friends ?.
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So what did we get these 2 amazing fathers for Father?s Day? Some pretty good stuff, I gotta admit! Taking a step back, none of this?and I mean none of this?would be possible without my amazingly talented helpers ? Tayla and Kalala (as Cash pronounces their names). Tayla and Kalala knew I wanted something heartfelt from the kiddos, and boy did they ever produce! Within about 5 hours of texting them my plea for help, they came up with these?
Derek got one too?but I don?t have a pic of his ?. So cute though.
Now from Mom. I can?t tell you what I got Derek yet, because he hasn?t opened it (and he is going to help me post this blog ? I?d hate to spoil it!). But for Chris? Only the not-yet-released Nano 4.0?s ?. I?m not sure who what more excited about opening them?Cash or Chris? You tell me!
As a Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there, I am giving away?another pair of these yet-to-be-released Nano 4.0’s!! Use the Rafflecopter below to enter to win!
The blog post comment can be about your husband or father. 🙂 The deadline is Monday night at 9:00pm (EST) and we’ll choose a winner at random who has completed all 5 steps.
Happy Father?s Day to all you fathers out there?modern or traditional!!
Xoxo
Heidi
451 Responses
Happy Fathers Day to both of those special men! I have so many good memories with my father.. The video of Chris opening the shoes reminded me of when we bought my dad shoes for Father’s Day! He was just as excited .. If not more! He is my absolute hero – Love him! ??
I wish my Dad was here. My Dad passed away almost 26 years ago, and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about him. He taught me so much that I still use to this day…from repairing things around the house to fixing my car. I miss him more than words can say. Happy Fathers Day to you Dad, and Happy Father’s Day to Chris and Derek.
To be honest my father has never wanted a relationship with me ,so as a kid I never had a relationship with him but over the years I have found many father figures in my life. My pastor Paul has shown me that the father I have desired for so long is God and through God I have been blessed with different types of fathers , my doctor Arthur has shown me support and listened to my problems and woes , my recent step father Syd has given me a roof over my head and a warm bed to sleep in. My pastor Paul has shown me that strength in God’s love and even though I have never had the relationship with my biological father I am grateful for my other fathers as they have helped me through the hard times.
My husband took on me and my 3 kids and now we have one together, we are a happy family of 6!
My husband is the greatest father ever to our almost 3 year old son. He has instilled the best qualities in our son but not only telling him but leading by example. He is trusting , honourable, honest, caring, funny and not to forget handsome. He deserves more than sneakers but those would brighten his day given that he is a Crossfit trainer at Crossfit pound. Our son and I love him very much!! Happy Father’s Day to Chris and Derek and to all other fathers as well
I wish I could wish my father a wonderful happy Father’s Day, but he is protecting us from far above. I do get to wish my husband and most amazing father of our midgets a happy Father’s Day. We may not always agree in our parenting choices but we always come together to make the best decisions. Marriage with children isn’t just roses and champaign, it is hard work, dedication, agreements, and disagreements. As hard as it is at times, I would not want it any other way.
I love that you all are one big happy family. Such an amazing group of people you all are. Love the show and following you guys on social media. Loved your review on your Ergobaby, I went and bought one for my 7 week old.
Also, my husband is an amazing father to our 3 boys! He even wears the Ergobaby too!
My father helped to create me and let me put make up on him when many / most would never do that. Being my dad has had its ups and downs I’m sure. I now have 2 Great kids who get to call my dad there Grandpa. Plus I have an Ex who is an amamazing Father to our kids and a S/Dad who adores my kids like his own and he would do anything for them. Happy Dads day to all the men in my life.
My dad has always been am amazing role model to me. No matter what he’s doing weather it be being a scout leader or involved at church, he’s always telling me to do the right thing. I just hope I’m as great of a dad as he is!
Well my dad is my mom she raised me an my brother she has always been there for me helping me thru when I found out my youngest has autism to when I got so sick that I almost didn’t make it she kept me going she always told me to keep my head up .to this day I still miss her but still hear when I’m messing up