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Matt, how do I even start to tell you how much you mean to Claire and I? We got you some store-bought greeting cards but they can’t express how much we love you, how wonderful you are as a husband and father, and what great impact you have on our lives. Claire is almost two years old, and because she has you as a Daddy, she is growing up to be a special little girl with some (already) unique experiences. That’s one thing we love about you, is that you EXPERIENCE life. We haven’t really slowed down since “the baby” was born, and you have taken her right along side you and taught her so much already. Claire Elise is blossoming in to a smart and cheerful little girl much thanks to the things she has experienced with you. Here are a few…

Me (Colleen): Claire, what is your doggy’s name?
Claire: Oooooner!
Me: What is my name?
Claire: Mommy!
Me: Claire, what is your name?
Claire: Me!

Claire has never said her own name. She names her babies, and knows the dog’s name. She even mimicked me last night when I was calling for Matt. She called- Maaaaaat! through the house. It was pretty funny. She is pretty funny. And we love her so much.

If you are looking for the page to leave a story/memory about my dad, John Rickard you have come to the right place. Please go to the page http://toid.net/john

Here are just some pictures of our dad over the years…

Please click the ‘comments’ link to share a story or memory about our dad. After the memorial service, we plan to make a memory book to give to family members, including our 92 year-old Grandmother in Iowa who cannot attend the services. Thanks so much.

If you have digital pictures you would like to share (or any questions), please email Colleen at Colleen@supertoid.com

Love,
Colleen, Jennifer, and Jeff