This post is dedicated to the Wonderful Father's in My Life! I love Father's Day because I have been so blessed to be surrounded by AMAZING Fathers. I especially am thankful for my dear husband Dan and the incredible father he is to Lydia. He works so hard to provide for our physical, spiritual and emotional needs and I must say he is a phenomenal provider! But more than provide he presides over our home with so much love and humility. He is so thoughtful and sincere and he is always there for us. I love to watch him play with Lydia. He adores her and she adores him. He can make her smile and laugh like nobody else. I hope she always realizes how lucky she is to have Dan for her Dad. Thanks for being a Fabulous Father Dan!
In our seven years of marriage we have always enjoyed celebrating Fathers Day and spoiling Dan but there is something that makes it more meaningful when you have a child of your own. This year was especially special because of the fun age Lydia is at. To listen to her sing "I'm so glad when Daddy comes home," in her cute little squeaky voice along with all the actions is precious. Dan's favorite part is when she sings "I pat his cheeks and give him what?" followed by an extra enthusiastic "WHAT?" and then a great big KISS! It was also funny to see her get so excited about giving him his card and telling him what his gifts were before he even opened them! But better than the gifts was the spontaneous and sincere "I WUV YOU DAD!" that she would tell him throughout the day!
This is for my hero, my Dad. The best father a kid could ever have. I Love You Dad! Love, Lydia
I just got off the phone with my daddy and it made me miss him like crazy. Any of you who know my Dad, David Bush, know what a remarkable man he is. But you probably can't even begin to comprehend what a Fantastic Father he is. He will forever be one of the greatest examples in my life. An example of faith, of forgiveness, of one who truly lives as a disciple of Christ. I am overwhelmed with tender memories that have made for a father/daughter relationship I long for all of my children to have. I miss reading stories together at night, playing games, PPI's, going for walks, National Weird Days, Saturday morning pancakes and listening to him play the piano while my sisters and I danced around the room, or while I drifted off to sleep. I LOVE YOU PAPA. THANK YOU!
I also love what a genuine and fun Grandfather my dad is. He takes time for each of his grandkids and I'm sure they all think they are his favorites because he dedicates so much love to each of them. I love how he gets down on the floor and just plays with them. He has also shared his talents with each of them by writing a beautiful song for each grandbaby. I often sing "Lydia's Love Song" that he wrote as her night time lullaby and I feel blessed.
My Father-in-law, Bob Riding, has also become one of the dearest Father's to me. He has loved and accepted me from day one and I treasure our friendship. I respect and admire his leadership and I miss him while he is away serving a mission in Guam. I love that we can tease each other and laugh a lot or just talk and listen. I look forward to more bonding talks on horse rides when he returns. I also appreciate the gentle love he invests in my Lydia. He is a wonderful father and friend. I love You Dad!
Finally, I am thankful for a Father in Heaven who I know loves me and has blessed me with all these incredible men who are living lives and leading families as the Father's he wants all to be.
Our Little Champ made his grand entrance into the world on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 3:30pm. Weighing in at a whopping 8 lb 15oz and 21 inches long. 
Emmett Daniel Riding! We'd planned on naming him Emmett and it fit him perfectly when we saw him for the first time. Emmett means Hardworker and Truth, Daniel is after his Daddy and Riding, well that one's obvious!
Mom and Baby are doing excellent and although it was natural and the hardest thing Cassie has ever experienced, she much prefers a 5 hour labor compared to Lydia's 25 hours! She is also recovering much quicker this time!
Can you believe it, we're a Family of Four! 
Lydia loves her little brother and is going to be the best big sister. When she first came to see us at the hospital she touched his soft hair and said, "Oh he's so cute! I want to take him home with me!" Good response! The next morning she brought her baby doll and sat on the hospital bed to breast feed with Mommy! It was hillarious! 
He headed home from the hospital in style and already outgrowing his new pants. That's what I get for not anticipating such a big baby! 
Grandma Bush is a lifesaver and I can't imagine what I would do without her. Now I just have to find a way to convince her that she should stay for more than a week!
Isn't he beautiful! He refuses to let us wrap up his right arm. He loves having his right hand rest against his cheek. It is really cute because we have an ultra sound picture of him from 23 weeks doing the exact same thing! 
Gotta Love those Burrito Wrapped Babies!
Emmett has been the best baby and brings such a happy and sweet spirit into our home. We feel so blessed to have him!
