Growing up, my dad and I were pretty close, he wasn't home very often, because he is a pilot and had to commute a lot. But I was always so excited to see him. Even as a teenager when I was probably the most rebellious and worst teen ever, I was still excited to have my dad home, even if I didn't show it.
My dad is one of the kindest, most loving, FUNNIEST guys I know. So I got lucky when I got him as a dad! He is SO willing to do anything and everything for his family, and to make them happy and provide for them. That is something I have always admired about him. Another thing, is that my dad is VERY patient and calm. Anyone who has ever met my dad always knows him as "the nicest guy", or "such a calm, patient guy." And its true. He really is.
I don't think there has ever been anyone who has met my dad that has ever not liked him. He is just so friendly and loves to meet people! He is so fun.
Some of my dads favorite things are to go boating. He loves the water, he loves the outdoors, and as much as I hate camping I would totally go with my dad, just because he makes it so much fun. He loves chocolate, and Dr. Pepper. I probably got my love of Dr. Pepper from him.
My daddy loves to BBQ, and cook, (at least I think he likes to cook, he does it a lot). My favorite meals my dad makes are his yummy stir fry, Chinese food, and jambalaya. YUM! His BBQ chicken, steak, and hamburgers are always the best, probably because he makes them with love.... AWWWWW.
Some of my favorite memories with my dad are...
When I was about 4 or 5, yes I do remember this. But, he was in the Air Force National Guard, and we were living in Logan, Utah at the time, and he had to go down to Salt Lake City area for a weekend a month I believe. Anyways, my mom and I had just gotten home from church, and my dad had been gone all weekend. I was so excited to I went in the bathroom and locked the door and put on a bunch of makeup (I'm sure I looked like a lovely clown), and did my hair and put on another dress. I patiently waiting for my dad to get home so we could go on a date. And even though my dad had just driven 3 hours, and was absolutely exhausted he still took me out on a dinner date. :)
One time I got tickets to go see this really cool dance company perform Moulin Rouge, and my mom got sick so she couldn't take me and I was really sad. So my dad offered. I was a little weird-ed out, how was would my dad know the story? He defiantly wouldn't appreciate the fine art that dance is. But reluctantly I agreed. And I am SOOO glad I did! We were sitting waiting for the show to start, and before they performed Moulin Rouge they had a bunch of other dance companies perform other things. And one of the performances was a hip-hop factory type thing. They came out to the audience and they were grabbing people. And the lady grabbed my dad and took him up on stage. He didn't even try and say no, he just ran up there and danced his heart out. It was so embarrassing, and so funny, and one of my favorite memories of my dad! He is a fantastic dancer. :)) I had a lot of fun that night. :)
I have so any memories of my dad that I could probably write his memoirs. He is just such a fantastic man, and I love him so much. Which is why I am naming my son after him.
Archer Rynn Harding
I can't think of a better person to name my son after, and I am so proud that he will have that name.
Words can never express how much my dad means to me. I am so happy that I have such a close relationship with my dad. Our bond has grown so strong since I have been married, and I am so happy. My dad is part of what keeps me strong. He has such a strong testimony in his faith, and he loves the church so much, and I am so grateful to have such a strong influence like that in my life.Which is why Archer will be given a blessing and a name by my dad.
I love you dad! Happy Fathers Day! I hope you know how much I love you and how much you mean to me.
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