There are many children in the world who are not as lucky as mine.  We have a daddy.  Not just a genetic donor, but a real carry you inside when you fall asleep in the car, read bedtime stories, watch Saturday morning cartoons with you, take you to the zoo and to the job site kind of Daddy.  Today I want to share some of the photos of our Father of the Year nominee; Dan.

Daniel was impressed with Anna's fundraising efforts aimed at getting a "play ground" in our yard so he found someone giving one away.  He took it apart and put it up in the back yard for them.

Daniel holding baby Ben, Daniel and Ben at one day old.

Any one who knows our Daddy knows he does his own research and sticks to his guns. 

Daniel and Anna have a connection I can only marvel at.  I think that they were a package deal. Here they are in Daddy's computer class 101!

One of the things that makes him so great is that he knows when Mommy needs a time out.

These photos are from the time when I was about 7 months along with Ben and we went away for 2 days to the coast on a job/getaway.

Katie and her Daddy take a play break or two.

Daddy always knows what is needed weather it is a cuddle or a trip to all the best family friendly places in Portland.

At the zoo and at the parade Daddy's hands are always good to have around.

Daddy sets a good example.  When Grammy wanted a garden, Daniel tilled the ground $0, and picked out seeds $100, he even watered it while his parents were gone for a week, priceless.

Daniel takes Anna on ride alongs, and was there to hold Katie when she hurt her arm and needed x-rays.

And so, on behalf of all of the lucky ones who get to live with this great guy; Daniel, we love you!