For Father's Day I'd like to present a collection of dads from this year's photo sessions. As a bonus, there are a few photos of the kids with their dad, my dear husband. Here's to the fathers who take the role of "dad" seriously and brighten up each day of their children's lives.

Dads are there to help first borns transition into big brothers and big sisters. (And give mamas a little break!)

Dads are there to share in a laugh, or be part of the joke.

Dads are there to answer life's big questions. A wedding ceremony in Prescott, Arizona.

Dads have kids who come back home for life's big moments, like marriage.

Dads are there for play and spontaneous spinning.

The Fredlake Family at Rio Salado Riparian Preserve.

Dads know how to encourage the best smile from their babies.

Rebekah Sampson, a photographer, and her family in the Arizona Desert during March of 2017.

Dads are there through rain or shine.

Dads are there to help sleepy kiddos wake up from their naps.

Marlowe's Dance Recital with Steppin' Out. Summer, "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys.

Dads are there to celebrate life's little achievements, like a first dance recital.

Dads are there to wrangle the kids when crankiness settles in.

Dads are there to comfort when health is not 100%

And after the kids have grown and moved on to their adult lives, extra special dads graduate into the role of grandpa. Here's to the best Papa in the whole world. (I love you dad!)