fathers and fish

We have some fabulous fathers to celebrate today.  The kids and I made dad a special breakfast-goat cheese and basil strata with mimosas and plain orange juice for the kiddos.  We ate in the dining room, lit candles per request of a certain three year old, and gave dad a couple gifts that were solely for the benefit of his time with the kids.  A vintage and handmade slingshot is just what a dad of two boys needs and no time is too earlier to learn, right?  Dad also received a heavy duty wool blanket for the hammock.  The kids love to swing under the trees with him and they sometimes get chilly with these cool days we've been having.  And, who couldn't pass up a beer with the name, "Daddys Little Helper"?

After breakfast, we headed to Gold Creek trout farm to introduce our wee ones to the sport of fishing.  They had a blast and they both caught fish.  Let's just say, in our defense,  we know that this is the urban, "hokey", and lackluster way to fish but it was the perfect way to teach the kids the process of fishing.  Next time, we'll head to a real body of water for some "real" fishing-just like Dad and Papa grew up doing.

Handy husband, you're quite the dad.  We've been blessed with three kids in thirty nine months and you've adjusted better than most. You're a patient, always inclusive, and loving father to our two little misters and our little miss. We love you.

Grace Renee

William Henry

Graham Augustus

I think you have a permanent locker at the hospital with your name on it.  Don't you?

I had pretty high standards when it came to finding a husband.  My dad was pretty cool growing up.  The horsepacking trips, the hunting trips, the fishing, snowmobiling, and waterskiing are all fond memories. I had the best childhood.   He always included us in everything and took us on many adventures that my Mom would pack us for.   He taught me how to change a tire, change the oil in my car, shoot a gun, and pee in the woods without a potty.  Life skills everyone needs, right?

I can't wait for the adventures that he'll take his grandkids on. 

Love to Dad, Papa, and Grandpa.

Happy Father's Day.