Father's Day

The last time we were at the beach was Father's Day 2 years ago! Eliza was actually the same age as Caleb! We decided it would be fun to go again. We really should go more often but we are just not beach people! But once I saw how much the girls loved it, we might go more than once in 2 years! We started our day at church where Shawn got to sing with his dad and my dad. It was so worshipful to see over 100 men singing so strongly in praise to our God! After church we got packed up and took our lunch to the beach. It was actually not as hot as we thought it was going to be and the water was only 60 degrees!!
Eliza wasn't much for the water but she loved the sand. Adrianna just dove right in! She didn't care how cold it was and we practically had to drag her out of the water to go home! I think she is going to be a little water frog just like her daddy!
After the beach we went to this really yummy Chinese place for dinner and then over to my brother and sister-in-law's house for a bonfire. I must say, their house is so cute! Erika decorates really well and I love her style! The girls played with Hershey, their chocolate lab puppy and the neighbor girls. It was a really fun day celebrating our dad's!













I can't even believe how far out they went! That's Shawn and Adrianna!































I was trying to think of some profound tribute to write about my dad, Shawn's dad and Shawn but I am not eloquent with words! I am just thankful first of all that Shawn and I have our dad's in our life. There is no question about their willingness to support and help us out whenever we need it. They are there in a heartbeat!

To my Dad: I have thought of you my entire life as Mr.-fix-it. No matter what needed to be repaired, you always had a creative way to make it look like new even if the repair was difficult! Your talents and eye for making things has always amazed me! One of my greatest memories is doing all the musicals together. I was always so proud to say, "My dad built those sets!". I am blessed to have you in my life and I am blessed to have you a part of my kid's lives. They love their Papa! Thank you for being there for all the things I have done in my life. Thanks for sacrificing and working hard so we could have whatever we needed. I love you!

To Shawn's Dad: It was always hard for me to imagine having another Father figure in my life. I didn't ever know what it would look like so I didn't know what to expect. I am so thankful for the way you raised your son to be a God-honoring man. To have a serving heart and to love without condition. Shawn definitely learned that from you! Thank you for always being there to offer advice, even though we might not take it, we still appreciate it! Thank you for spoiling the kids and loving them. It means a lot to have you in their lives! Love you!

To the Daddy of my children and the love of my life: You are an amazing dad! My heart is assured every time I see you with our kids, playing with them, and just loving them. Thank you for working hard to give us a good life. For being willing to be pulled in so many different directions with so many expectations. For having the desire to be home and putting that a priority. You constantly teach me how to have a serving heart and give of myself when I don't really want to! Our kids will have a godly role model to look up to and try to be like. I'm glad you finally have a son to show how to be a man! Though Eliza might take after your love of hockey!
Thank you for daily trying to live for Christ and loving us in the process! I love you!

Happy Father's Day!