Proud father moments

[Trate D]

This was my 6 year old daughters class work from today.

 

[UNSTUCK]

This summer provided plenty of proud papa moments. I get far more enjoyment watching my kids progress behind the boat than I do playing behind the boat. And I have a GREAT time back there.

Livy got the hang of surfing last season. This year she really picked up carving in and out of the wave and even started doing a few simple tricks.



Lucas, my 7 year old, wanted nothing to do with the boat, other than swimming last year. We picked up a knee board this year and just about forced him to try it. I have to say I was a bit of a mean daddy that first time. But I was RIGHT! Once he was actually going that first time the cries quickly turned to smiles and laughs! He was hooked. By the end of the season he was catching some air off the wake.



Ashlee tried and tried last year to get the surfboard up and out of the water, with basically no luck. This was her year. About half way through the season she was constantly getting up and by the end she was tossing the rope and getting some long rides in. She always has a very crazy expression on her face while surfing. It's impossible to hide her feelings while surfing. Her face shows it all, from flat out scared to super happy. It's always fun to watch her. Makes for great pictures.



Another season is over. Can't wait for next season and the progression it will surly bring.

 

[ID Bronco]

Not like many of the others posted, but a great moment for me none the less. Christmas call with my Son in Ohio.

 

[moab_cj5]

Proud dad moment today when my oldest graduated from Davis High. He was the Senior Class President and did a great job conducting the ceremony and delivering his speech. I'm super excited for what he will accomplish in life!

It was cool to have MY grandpa, his Great Grandpa there too.




Congrats to all you other parents that have kids graduating this year!

 

[kmboren]

Jason @Homefryy was able to come and spot me for DCRC and my daughter was disappointed because if he didn't come then she would have driven and I would have spotted. On Saturday my friends son that was driving his beast Durango didn't show so guess who got to compete. My wife says its my fault. I love the fact that she loves it. She actually did better then the other driver on all but one course. So proud of her. I love it to that's why I didn't give up my seat but may need to next year. By the way she is only 12. Under Maxfield. Second from bottom and her scores are the second half ones under legends.

 

[Marsh99]

Training wheels off and running full throttle at 6. I think I might get in trouble from my wife for making him too awesome!

 

[ID Bronco]

My 11 year old scored this small Tom last week. Holding still for turkeys is a big deal for this kid. I was proud of him. He did move and missed his second one last night, just got so excited, he couldn't hold it together.

 

[Tonkaman]

My daughter is always on my case to help build something, or do a project together. So today I busted out the mig welder and we practiced putting down beads together
Now she won’t stop begging me to go to the hardware store so we can get “my own metal and tools”. Ha ha

 

[mesha]

Cedar grinding some brackets. Our daughters should get together to build stuff.

 

[Tonkaman]

Cedar grinding some brackets. Our daughters should get together to build stuff.

We are just in the first phases of fabrication. Heck I don’t even know what I’m doing, so we’re literally learning together

 

[ID Bronco]

This little 'Turkey' did it again! (note: I'm a believer in practical application, so my son has high functioning Autism, and in OT they talk about quiet time, serene time where his very busy mind can relax and slow down. I look for ways to implement that that he likes. There aren't very many, but hunting has really given him that opportunity and he's motivated. It's also great to tell my wife we need some "therapy time") It also really boosts his confidence.

 

[ID Bronco]

5 months later my youngest shot his first grouse. .410 #4's He's 10, and a little bit excited.

 

[ID Bronco]

I know there are more proud Dad's out there.

Yesterday on the opener, Wyatt got his first Sharptail grouse. They fly hard and fast, I was really proud of him.

 

[Cody]

Proud that he's not destroying something for 30 seconds.

 

[UNSTUCK]

If I had to guess, I’d say you’re making him watch Poltergeist. No wonder he’s not moving.

 

[nnnnnate]

If I had to guess, I’d say you’re making him watch Poltergeist. No wonder he’s not moving.

Casper the friendly ghost would get that reaction from my 5 year old. Then he'd be in my room every night for weeks. Lol.

 

[DesertRam]

No photographs to share at this point, but last week my kids showed market (meat) broilers (chickens), geese, and lambs in our regional fair. The eldest won senior poultry showmanship (very competitive), the middle was second in lamb showmanship, and they took both first and second place in market goose. They sold both animals at auction for respectable amounts that will cover the costs of this year's poultry project and fund all the up-front costs for next year.

It was a screwed up fair year with COVID-craziness, but these three kids held it all together, continued learning the value of their hard work, and pulled together in the end to make a great showing at the fair. I'm very proud of them.

 

[ID Bronco]

Very proud of my Sophomore daughter. Skyline High School Girls Team 1st Place Idaho State XC

 

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[rholbrook]

Very cool. So did they like it?