I Love My Dad

Seeing as how this is Ryon's first Father's Day, I thought I would put together a little slide show of Ryon and Hoyt over the past 9 months. Many of the pictures bring to mind some funny stories....

When we found out that Hoyt was 9 pounds and breech, and that he would have to be born via c-section, Ryon was worried to say the least. (If you didn't know, Ryon suffers just a bit from paranoia!!) The day Hoyt was born he was pretty nervous. Everything, however, went great with the c-section and Ryon was beaming when he held Hoyt for the first time. He then got to go to the nursery with Hoyt while I remained in the OR getting "stitched up". While in the nursery, one of the nurses explained that Hoyt had some fluid in his lungs due to the c-section and would need oxygen.

Ryon flew into action! He asked what the optimal oxygen levels should be, and stood by Hoyt's bedside while the nurse administered the oxygen. A little while later the nurse went to check on another baby, and Ryon took it upon himself to administer the oxygen to Hoyt. When the nurse saw what Ryon was doing and questioned him, he replied with (I'm paraphrasing here) "His oxygen levels went down and you were busy, so I gave it to him myself!" When one of the nurses came into my room and explained that she thought Ryon could use a xanax - I thought she was kidding. However, Ryon told me "the oxygen story" later that day and I knew that the nursing staff would probably be happy to see us go!!

For Christmas this year, Ryon picked out a present for Hoyt by himself and wouldn't even tell me what it was. One night while I was out at a church activity, I came home to find a box wrapped in birthday paper sitting under the tree. I had to laugh because 1) Ryon hates to wrap presents and 2) He said he couldn't find the Christmas paper so he just used the "birthday stuff". When Hoyt and I opened the present we found a stuffed deer head for Hoyt's room - Ryon was extremely proud of himself! Ryon can't wait until Hoyt is old enough to take roping, hunting, etc. We already have enough camo for two little boys, and Hoyt is already learning to like horses.

I could go on and on, but I guess those stories will do. I am thankful that I found a man that is a wonderful husband, and also a terrific dad. Hoyt could not ask for anything better. I look forward to watching them "grow up" together! Happy Father's Day Sweets - we love you!!