?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
My dad is the best because he is a jack of all trades. There is not a think he cannot do in my mind!
Thanks for all you do.
Getting healthier as we get older and maybe wiser cannot be done in a vacuum or such as “no man is an island” theory… for this I am thankful for all the blogs and posts that both Heidi Powell and Chris Powell share with all of us so lovingly. As my dad is now 71 he has 3 major health issues including Valley Fever – so eating better and exercising has to be a part of our lives. Thank you Powell family for opening up your family to ours… Thanks 😉
My dad & family always made Christmas a huge event so when my brother & I got older, my dad still wanted that child-like Christmas spirit so he became a mall Santa. Not just any mall santa but he has been voted best mall santa for 24yrs out of his 26 years! Hes had custom made leather boots made, blacksmith made santa belt, cloak & staff. He is beautiful. He also visits the local childrens hospital where we live in Ottawa Ontario Canada every year. It was great to see you posted a pic of Chris & Matix when they were here kn Ottawa on May 3rd in your fathers day blog. It was a dream come true to meet Chris.
Where do I start? There’s a lot that makes my dad unique. Most of which you’d have to know him to appreciate. But the thing I love most about my dad is the way he makes me laugh whether he means to or not.
I admire your family. You are an inspiration to so many people. I enjoy watching EWL and wish I could be chosen. I visit your website often but have yet to go there when applications are being accepted. I have lost about 55 lbs since 2009 and still have 100 lbs to go. I have a Disneyland trip planned with my best friend in May 2015 and hope to be 50 lbs lighter by then. Thank you again for all you do. May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family.
You both are very inspiring! My dad has always been very quiet but.. His eyes say all that needs to be said in most situations! As a kid he could give you a look and you just knew what you were doing was wrong! Now I have 4 boys under 6 and I always feel like I’m always hollering about something! So I really appreciate the way my dad raised us I te quiet manner and I wish that I could be more that way! It inspires me each day! And I’m thankful that each morning is a new day to try to be more like my dad.
My dad is always there to pick me up when i have fallen and he has always been in my life, no matter what’s going on.
I actually don’t have much of a relationship wth my dad, but my HUSBAND is the absolute best dad ever! He loves and takes care of my kids better than I could have ever imagined!
This year, I gained a father-in-law and am so excited to learn from him and have a new dad in my life!