?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
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This Father’s Day is extra special because my husband is home to celebrate it with us. He is in the Navy and got deployed last March 2013 when our son was only 3 months old. He was gone for 8 months and as a surprise for him I lost 50lbs by living the healthy lifestyle! Now we workout together(mostly crossfit and power lifting) so winning this pair of shoes would be so amazing!!!
My dad never has a bad or negative thing to say about or to anyone at anytime no matter what. He’s such a rock and one of the kindest and sweetest but at the same time strongest men alive.
My dad is an amazing man. He left school in 8th grade to start working to help support his family. He has done hard labor his entire life and has seen a lot of bad things but he still smiles everyday. His faith is stronger than ever. And he would move heaven and earth to help anyone that needed it! Then I got a second dad when my mom remarried. He to is amazing. He is always there for me. Mostly I thankful that my mom has a loving wonderful guy in her life. He accepts me and loves me for who I am. So yes… Blended families are great, it’s twice as much love and support! Happy Father’s Day to my two dads!
Adore your family and what you stand for!
My dad always gives us $2 bills for everything special we do. Its a great memory I will always have
I’ve had many people play the role of Father in my life and for that I am blessed. My daughter, Sierra, has made me the luckiest father ever. My wife, Tabitha, has made me the luckiest husband ever.
I have found the one whom my soul loves – Song of Solomon 3:4
My dad worked hard to make sure we had the things we needed.
My dad can fix anything and loves me to the moon and back!
This year is special because we just brought in our newest son to the world. I have the best father for our kids I could ever ask for!
My dad is a one of a kind because he is actually my mom. My mom being both my mom & dad through all the struggles we’ve faced. Putting her kids first before anything and anyone. Happy Father’s Day, Mom.