Father's Day 2012

Father's Day is always a great weekend!  It's hard, however, to juggle celebrating my dad, Devin's dad, and Devin himself!  We always have a good time and I'm always thankful that we are able to fit it all in!

 Finley coloring Daddy's present

Because of our busy weekend, Finley and I made Devin Bananas Foster French Toast on Friday and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.  We then made it for breakfast on Saturday morning.  I love that Finley can help me make Devin's day so special!

After naps, we headed to Tulsa to celebrate my dad!  We cooked out at my brother and sister-in-law's neighborhood which was great!  I already posted this, but my dad kept saying how much Finley reminded him of me and couldn't believe how big Jude was getting.

And of course, he got to meet little Evi!

My dad got Finley hooked on singing cards so she had a lot of fun giving Grandpa Bill his musical card!  Devin and I aren't exactly enjoyed this love as we are now spending an insane amount of money on cards when Finley is involved in picking them out.  Hee, hee!

Thankfully, there is a splash pad and playground in my brother's neighborhood so we let the kids play a little bit after dinner to get out their energy.

We love being able to see my family... just wish we could have more adult conversation!  HA!

On Sunday, we went to church and for some reason I didn't snap a picture of Devin with the kids.  THAT IS CRAZY!  Every once in awhile I realize that I really am a mother of 3 and that some things just aren't getting remembered!

After church we had lunch with Devin's family.  I didn't bring my camera so I don't have any pictures from there either.  We came home for naps and then let Devin open his presents-- a new palm sander and a Thunder shirt! 

We are so thankful for a chance to celebrate what a wonderful Dad Devin is!!!!

Father's Day 2011

We had a full Father's Day Weekend!

On Saturday morning, we had breakfast at Devin's parents' house.  After breakfast, we hung out for a little while and the boys were all busy playing Wii.  Finley pretended to play and I'm sure in no time will be as engrossed as they were! =)

Playing Patty-Cake

We left their house and went home for naps.  Once naps were over, we packed up and headed to my brother and sister-in-law's house for dinner with my family.  Devin and I were a little nervous how Finley would do since it had already been kind of a busy day and then we put her in the car for almost two hours, but as soon as we got to Aunt Tracey and Uncle West's, she was all smiles and full of energy.  She immediately climbed into my brother's lap and camped out.

Jude was pretty content with them as well!

West and Tracey had just returned from Disney World and bought the kids each a Mickey Mouse.  Finley is completely in love with hers and drags it around everywhere!  She woke me up at 3 a.m. Sunday morning because Mickey's blanket had come undone. =)

When my dad arrived, Finley immediately ran to the door and screamed "Happy Father's Day, Grandpa Bill!"  It was adorable and she basically didn't leave his side after that.  She wanted Grandpa Bill's lap and helped him open his gifts, etc.  I love seeing my dad with her and Jude!

After dinner and dessert, we put Finley in her swimsuit and took her to the splash park in my brother's neighborhood.  Devin tried to get her to play in it, but she was too scared to get wet.  Fortunately, Uncle West gave it a try and amazingly, she decided it was a fun place afterall!

I love this picture because she is totally looking at this boy like "What are you doing???"

After the splash park, we headed back home.  Devin and I as always marveled at how much our kids love my family despite the fact that they see them so infrequently.  I continue to be so thankful that God answers my prayers that our kids will be close to my family!

On Sunday morning as soon as Finley woke up, she said "Make Daddy breakfast!"  I couldn't help, but laugh!  We had been talking about how we would make Daddy breakfast for Father's Day, but I was surprised that she remembered!

A quick picture with Daddy before church

After church, Finley helped give Daddy the card we made him and then his gift... a new alarm clock and tickets to see Passages... a Bible exhibit at the Art Museum.

I am so thankful for my wonderful husband who is an amazing Dad!  I can't imagine being a single mom or going on this journey without him.  Devin is so wonderful with our kids and it is such an honor to watch him parent our little ones!!!!

Father's Day 2010

We had a great Father's Day weekend!!!!!

On Friday night, we went to Devin's parents' house for dinner.  Finley was in a great mood and loved playing outside.

They have a playset in the backyard and Finley has no problem with the steep ladder!  It scares me to death!  She just loves climbing up it and sliding down.

On Saturday, Finley and I cooked Devin a special breakfast... Bananas Foster French Toast!  Then we played around the house and in the late afternoon decided it would be fun to go swimming!  It was so hot that swimming was the only thing worth being outside for!

Finley had a lot more fun at the pool this time than over Memorial Day weekend so that was good.  She still doesn't love getting her head wet, but she is getting the hang of being in the water.

On Sunday morning, we gave Devin his presents and went to church.  That afternoon we headed to Tulsa to see my family.  We hung out with Uncle West and Aunt Tracey for about an hour or so before my dad came over for dinner.  Finley loved playing with the dogs.

Unfortunately, Finley only got one nap on Sunday and by the time Grandpa Bill got there, she was getting a bit cranky.  I didn't get many pictures because it was hard to keep her contained, eat, socialize, and still take pictures, but we had a great time despite all of that!

Devin is such an unselfish Dad and I love seeing him interact with Finley.  He is so involved and always finds energy to play with her even after super-long days at the office.  I am so thankful to have such a wonderful husband who truly loves me and our little girl.  He always looks at her and says "I just love her!" and we both marvel that she is as fun as she is.  I am looking forward to her going on dates with Daddy and him teaching her how to ride a bike, fix a sink, and change a tire.  Every day with my two favorite people is more precious than the day before.  Oh, how I just love loving these two...