Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to the best Daddy, "Father" (as Aidan says), and husband in the world! Whenever any one of us needs you, you are there. You have been such an amazing example of a man and what a "dad" should be to all of our boys and I know you will be awesome with the new baby, also. Our boys (and me!) are blessed to have an example of what a Godly man looks like. They know that they are loved and you will do anything for them that is in your power to do. They also know, or will know someday, that when you are not able to do something for them, it breaks your heart and you do the one thing you still can...you pray for them. Thank you so much for being an amazing husband and father and head of our family! We love you more than we could ever say!!!

Able to hold three squirmy little guys all at once...

Still able to hold three big boys, and one tired bigger boy...Giving a lift when it's needed...
Or taking a very sleepy boy to bed, when he falls asleep downstairs...
Hanging out with Austin, waiting to go fishing...

Or just hanging out on the dock, enjoying quiet fishing time with Austin...

For all you do for all of us, thank you. We love you!

Happy Father's Day!!!!

To Grandpa's House We Go...

What a nightmare. Today was a day that was meant to be fun and relaxing and it started out horrible. When we first started talking about Christmas, I thought it would be nice to have it this afternoon. Then I realized Austin would still be in school and to get to my dad's on time (two hours away) would be impossible. Thankfully, it worked for everyone to push it back and start at 5. To do so, we would have to leave right after Austin got out of school (early) at 2:00.

We woke up this morning and it was so foggy, we couldn't see our neighbors house. Lo and behold, school was delayed. That means, no early dismissal, which means no getting to dad's by 5 because Austin's bus doesn't even get back to Sumner until 4:00. Never mind the fog. I called Dad and they were fine with it being later.

Austin got home and we immediately left. Wow...I did not realize just how bad the fog was until we started going. Thankfully, most of the roads are very familiar, but it was still treacherous. We had to drive very slow because most of the way I could only see two little dash lines ahead. We stopped 3/4 of the way through for a potty stop and to get a little breather before hitting the worst part of it. Not because it was any worse outside, but because we were about to go on roads we've only been on a few times and they are windy, hilly, and no fun on a clear, sunny day in the middle of July. That part actually seemed to go quickly by, thankfully.

Finally, we arrived at Grandpa and Grandma W.'s house. It turned out to be a great night. The babies' discovered Grandma's cabinets full of tupperware and had a hayday. That was better than any present anyone could possible think to give them. They weren't into unwrapping any presents yet, but loved the paper once it was off.

The best part was being able to relax and be with family. It's so nice when things aren't rushed and we can just enjoy each other's company. I don't see or talk to my dad all that often because everything is crazy busy here right now, so I really enjoy it and look forward to it when we do.

Black Friday and another Thanksgiving

Am I insane??? I do believe so! We spend the night at my sister's. Shawna and I got up WAY too early at 3:30 to go Black Friday shopping. There were some great bargains, though, so I was willing to do it. We had a lot of fun, too. Steve and Chris took care of all seven kids while we ran from store to store picking up bargains and waiting forever in lines.

Then we came home around 12 and got ready for Thanksgiving with my dad, stepmom, and little sister. I felt really bad because I was having issues with the babies and Aidan, so I was very little help in the kitchen.

It was another wonderful meal and very relaxing. It is so nice to not have to worry about going anywhere else and just enjoying the company you are with.