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We like big books and we cannot lie. #thelibraryisopen (at Salt Lake City, Utah)

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Introducing @DadsNotDadTees ! "We're not like regular dads, we're cool dads." Tag a Dad/Daddy! We're super excited to share that these tanks and tees are for sale through Teespring. Whether you're a dad, daddy, aspiring, or appreciative of the one you've got, we've got a shirt with a witty saying just for you. @DadsNotDadTees are on sale for only for a brief limited time so click the link in our bio to get yours! As dads, our mission has always been and will continue to be about spreading positivity humor, and helping others. These shirts help achieve that goal. A portion of every shirt sale goes to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. (at Salt Lake City, Utah)

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Shucks guys, you all are so great. We love being part of a community with you. We never expected so many people to connect with our story the way you have.  When we first started our instagram we were just looking for a safe space outside of our Facebook profiles to share aspects of our lives without backlash from people who struggle to understand us. Along the way we've found a community of LGBTQ parents, allies, and aspiring parents who have been such a huge support to us. We regularly receive countless messages from people who are grateful for and inspired by what we're sharing. Our lives are hectic at times and we wish we could respond to everyone but please know that your support is what motivates us to keep doing what were doing. It has always been our intent to spread positivity, humor, and offer a perspective that helps others. Sure, the occasional free sunglasses or socks from those who appreciate our influence are nice, but those perks pale in comparison to what we gain by sharing something that gives us deeper meaning and purpose

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These Dads and Daddies went and made marriage sexy again. We're still having all the feels from the best wedding we've seen this year. Huge congrats and best wishes to Jason and Bobby! (at Kayenta Art Village)

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Sometimes we take pictures and look like awkward college roommates that haven't hung out in 10 years. (at Ensign Peak)

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One of our closest friends is having a major surgery soon. So we had a BBQ and called it "The Last Supper." Because we're dramatic like that.

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Caption this. #dadlife #RIP #nomoreapples

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April showers brought May flowers. And May flowers brought the gayest of folks to Ensign peak. (at Ensign Peak)

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#iDad: (n) eye-dad, a dad who is doing his best to be involved and engaged in his child(ren)'s lives.  All families are different, but what matters in fatherhood is that you do your best to actively engage with your kids. We don't get to see the boys every day but we do what we can to make the time we have with them count. @thedailydad featured us, so definitely check out his page! Aside from posting hilarious and relatable dad memes, he's doing really great things to challenge stereotypes and help dads play a key role in their kid's lives. Tag a dad who's doing a great job on one of his pics! 📸 @walkerboyes (at Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island State Park)

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So like this one time this dude from Denver DM'd us and was like, "Sup, my bro-friend and I are coming to Utah for this epic ski trip, so we should like totally chill when we're there man." And we were like, "We absolutely would be down for chilling in the most bro-tastic way, bro. And so we did, and we made a totally awesome and manly YouTube video together called the "Newly Not Yet Wed Game." So if you even lift bro, you gotta click the link in the bio to see our hella tight collab. Peace out, bro-seph!

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Camping, hiking, swimming, biking! Who's ready for summer!? 🙋🙋🙋#TBT

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The kids are with their mom this Easter, so we had grown up treats. As a side note, this is the only way Devon will eat peeps. Head to our Facebook page to get the recipe for our Easter cocktails! (at Salt Lake City, Utah)

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This was definitely their favorite part of California Adventure. We're glad they're still at the age where the cars they want are plastic and won't make our insurance spike when they crash them. 🚘🚔🚜🚒 📸@frncissdominc (at Cars Land)

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With kids that travel well and share our love of Disney and LA, we're feeling like we've won the lottery. Here's some highlights from our trip (in no particular order): 1. Getting to meet @frncissdominc and doing ALL the Disney 2. Becoming bffs with @reneemytar while waiting for the boys' favorite ride, splash mountain 3. The woman who we saw multiple times around California Adventure that sang along to "Love is an Open Door" with the youngest every time we crossed paths (@thecooperhowell, we blame you for getting it stuck in his head) 4. Getting to hang with some of our LA faves @happyhealthyjoe and @dlm_silva. Thanks for being such gracious hosts 5. Getting to tour the #youtubespacela with @estebanorlandovega 6. Getting to see some great friends, both old and new (@jordbish and @uniquelymale included) The trip wasn't nearly long enough, but we look forward to our next visit and getting to catch all the rest of you :) We're currently stuck in traffic on the way home to celebrate Devons #dirty30. See you soon SLC (at Los Angeles, Venice Beach)

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Hot, sticky, tired, and exhausted. But years from now, all they'll remember is the magic. #WorthIt (at Disneyland)

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Anybody know any great realtors in Toon Town? So far it's our favorite neighborhood in LA. We've already met all the locals. (at Mickey's Toontown)

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A little #FlashbackFriday to before we hacked our beards off. Don't worry, they're growing back quickly. We're no longer startled in the mornings thinking that we've woken up next to a stranger. (at Henry J. Wheeler Farm)