I'm So Glad That He's My Dad!

Today I asked Mike and Josh what they loved most about their Dad. Mike said, "I love him. I like to go fishing and camping with him. He is nice to me!" Josh said, "I like him," I said, "Could you tell me a bit more?" Josh said, "Just him." (SMARTALEC!!!) Then Josh added, "I like to play with him!"

I know that Father's Day is very bitter sweet for Brian. He loves us so much and the fact that one of us isn't here, makes this day almost unbearable for him. But. . . he is strong and loving and he carries on. I am so grateful, everyday, for him in our lives. He does his very best everyday and I love him so much!

And, just for a side note, today, Brian was sustained as the 2nd counselor in the bishopric. Crazy, right? We shall see how the next few months go!

Brian, we love you and appreciate you and we are so very proud of you! You are the BEST!

What a Weekend!

This last weekend, Mike was baptized. Since most of my family was coming, we decided to turn it into the Butikofer Family Reunion 2011 (sounds official, right?). We had so much fun having everyone here--the scavenger hunt, the staying up until all hours of the night, the eating--it was FANTASTIC!


Mike was VERY excited to get baptized. After it was all over, I asked him what his favorite part was, and he said going under the water and being confirmed. He is such a great kid. We love him so much. There were so many people there to help support him and cheer him on. We love ALL of you so much and are so grateful for you!!!!



I knew this weekend was going to be hard for Brian and I. We are really trying to celebrate what we have--two wonderful, amazing, crazy boys that are here, who need us. But. . . . we are always thinking of Luke; there is still a weight to everything we do.

Did you know the last family picture we took of ALL of us was at Josh's baptism two short years ago. Two years ago, Luke was here. He was okay. He was smiling. He was laughing. He was playing. He was here for me to hold.


And now, the picture is so different. The hole in our family so big. . . . but, that is just for time, and not for eternity.