Showing posts with label Father's day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Father's day. Show all posts

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Father's Day

We were super excited to celebrate Father's day with Daddy + Pa this year!  Ivory + Micah painted pictures for daddy (Micah's the blue + green, Ivory's the red).  Ivory also painted a plate for MikeMike (not pictured), a plate for Pa (red plate), and a plate for Grandaddy (blue + green).  The plates were all Ivory.  First gift of the day!  The kids picked one picture for daddy to open before church.  Our annual hand painted Dad t-shirt!  The silhouette is Ivory + Daddy's actual silhouettes with add ins of Micah + Korban look-a-likes.  Our attempt at a picture of daddy + kids after church.  Grandma is amazing--thank you for pitching in and making father's day a great day! Ivory + Uncle Matt watching daddy open his presents. Daddy opening his presents.  He got a picture photo album, a personalized mug and card. Ivory + Micah also made hand painted presents in Wednesday night class for daddy. 
We have one amazing daddy in our family.  I also have an incredible dad myself.  We love the men in our life!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day x 3

A few reasons why you fathers are so very amazing.

Jason Father of our children 3
A few of the reasons we love you so:

- you lead our children in righteousness

Micahel Newman Photography

-you gently, yet firmly guide them

Michael Newman Photography

-your playfulness never ceases to bring laughter and joy

Michael Newman Photography

-your sense of adventure is contagious

Michael Newman Photography

-comfort is readily found in your strong arms

Michael Newman Photography

-our children find rest in your arms

Michael Newman Photography

-as much as you love our children, you put our marriage first and always find time for romance


Jack Father of mine and my siblings 3
I have so many wonderful memories growing up with a dad as wonderful as you. Your integrity, wisdom, and love have made an indelible impression on me. I think what I've enjoyed the most is watching you love on yoru grandchildren.

Pa's heart was immediately stolen when little Bright Eyes 2.0 first looked at him. She's the only one I'm willing to share that place in his heart with.

He loves thoroughly spoiling his grandchildren, which includes mulitple trips to the donut shop and Ivory & Pa pizza dates.

While searching through pictures it was near impossible to find a picture of Micah and Pa, because our little princess loves to monopolize Pa's time. Don't think this means Micah doesn't adore his Pa. The past two days he's been asking for, "Pa, Pa, Pa" when waking up from his naps. Precious.


Arthur Father of my husband and his siblings 3
While I wasn't raised with you, I've grown to love and respect you. Your strength of character, zeal for the Lord, and love for your family is admirable and has definitely been passed down to his son. I have especially enjoyed watching him interact with his grandchildren.

Grandaddy with his first grandson.


Grandaddy never ceases to bring fun and laughter to his grandkids lives.

Ivory expresses it perfectly--I love you. We love you Daddy, Grandpa, and Grandaddy!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Father's Day Lunch

Mom helped me pull off a delicious Father's day meal for the great men in our lives. I'm so grateful that two years in a row I've been able to spend Father's day with my wonderful dad and my precious husband. So special. Mom and I made mashed potatoes, salad, crescent rolls, zucchini casserole, and a fruit tray. Dad was kind enough to grill some delicious steaks that Mom marinated.

While Mom and I cooked Ivory "cooked" for Pa in her outdoor kitchen as the grillmaster was hard at work. Micah was practicing his fathering skills inside.

He happily pushed this stroller around for half the time we cooked and ate snacks the other half. Notice he is pushing around his favorite toy--"Ba, ba, ba."

All that daddy business wore Micah out so he couldn't keep his sleepy eyes awake long enough to enjoy our Father's day meal--don't worry, Micah, we saved you some. Love my sweet family.

Notice Ivory digging in--her steak was nearly gone by the time we said the blessing. She *loves* Pa's steaks, as do the rest of us. I'm grateful for such special fathers and that my children are blessed to have such a wonderful dad, grandpa, and grandaddy. Thanks, dads!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Family Day

We started off our day with an early Father's day celebration since Father's day will be a busy one for us.  Ivory and Micah helped make this shirt for daddy last year and the following shirt this year.

I can hardly believe how close in size Ivory & Micah's feet are!

Love that my husband views our children like God's Word states

We also got daddy a hat and some flip-flops--it was a big hit.
A kind neighbor offered his pool to us so we took the kids swimming after a pancake breakfast.

Grandpa snapped this shot for us.

After swimming we were all worn out so went home for snacks and a nap.  Then, more outdoor play!


I love these precious little faces.  People are starting to say more and more how much Micah favors Ivory.  They definitely grow more alike in appearance as Micah grows older.  Their personalities are still as night and day as ever.  Sugar and spice makes for  a tasty treat, right?  They make life that much more fun...and yes, challenging.

While the day was thoroughly enjoyable, Ivory did have more then a few meltdowns and tantrums.  This girl just can't seem to handle life with too much ease.  Good thing she's so darn cute!

Micah was content as ever...and enjoyed a few spoonfuls of mud.

It was super hot out and the kids drank more of Mom & Dad's water then I think we did.

My kids sure do adore their dad.






The cup is nearly as big as her head, love that her little face is still this small!

Cleaned up, ate pizza, and had a family movie night!  Micah only lasted a short while before crashing after a long day of play.  Ivory was very snuggly with Mom--a rare and beautiful experience I'll treasure.


Grandpa decided he would take the opportunity to take Grandma on a date, but not without saying goodbye to the kiddos first when he heard that Micah woke up asking for "Pa, Pa, Pa."  Ivory wasn't too impressed that Pa was taking Grandma on a date and not her.  She eventually decided it was okay and gave Grandma some instructions before she left, "Jesus is in your heart.  He will give you the answers and keep you in the right direction."  Then she gave them both some final instructions, "No fighting.  Be home before dark.  I might be scared.  There might be bears."