?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
I love that kid! LoL. I’m really glad you guys are all making it work to raise a successful strong family. Keep at it. If I make it out to AZ, I would love to drop in and play with the kiddo’s! I guess I could play with the adults too, but mostly the kiddo’s 🙂 And as I tell all the other kids in my life, you can do that of course, Uncle Frank can’t get in trouble so just tell them Uncle Frank said you could do it!
Happy Fathers day to Derek and Chris. God Bless.
Being a Dad is not only for human children as we are pet parents and my husband LOVES his “kids” to the moon and back…maybe even further!
My father is an important role model for my children and now grandchildren, I am thankful for being able to have a relationship with him after many years of having a mother who tried everything in her power to keep us apart. I also have the best husband who is an amazing father to my daughter’s and our son! To now watch him be a “papa” with the grandchildren ? pure ?Love and Joy! These 2 men are very special to me and I wish them many more Father’s Day to come!
My dad taught me to be a hard worker! He works harder than anyone I know!
My Dad has 10 children and 17 grandchildren, when we were growing up he worked 3 jobs to support us, there was nothing he could not fix around the house.
I met my husband when I was 4 months pregnant. He had just turned 20. Even at such a young age, he never wavered in his commitment to my daughter and I, no matter how many “outs” I tried to give him. Almost five years later, he is the only daddy that my daughter has ever known, and he loves her, cares for her, and provides for her as his own.
I have had 4 “one of a kind” father’ in my life. I love each of them. All but one has passed away, but I will forever treasure them.
My biological dad, my step dad, my father – in- law, and my foster dad.
My boys have a wonderful dad who is there for them no matter what…
I really admire how your modern family always puts the kids first. It should be the norm but it is very special.
Growing up I was always closest to my dad. I thought finding a husband that could be that wonderful of a dad to our kids would be impossible. However, I have the best of both worlds! Love our family!
My dad always gave me wise counsel as I was growing up, and took the time to talk to and teach me.