Roar to daddy dinosaur.

We had a great Father's Day around here. It was a weekend full of family activities, which was extra necessary since we weren't together on Dave's birthday. We spent the morning at Stella's dedication and then had a bbq with my dad and family in the evening. The weather was gorgeous and the moods were good. It was a great tribute to the best dads in my life.

I few thoughts about the dads in my life...

My dad is funny, present, and always available to me. I am grateful that he always answers his phone when Im calling for advice or input. He has a steady head and the greatest sense of humor. Im always proud when someone asks if he is my father and then proceeds to comment about what a guy he is.

Dave is the favorite around here. His silly roar is always ready when the kids call upon 'daddy dinosaur,' he is the first person all three of them (separately) ask for each morning (even though his is gone well before they wake 80% of the time), he is the one we watch for every evening with excitement of his arrival. He is the one we fight over at bedtime. We cannot get enough daddy time, and are so lucky he is ours. He is so devoted and so proud of all of us. How did I get so lucky?

Happy Father's Day!

Father's Day crafting (easy peasy ;)).

Daddy and his crew on Father's Day.

Foam pit fun- Dave was the hardest one to get out
(for a couple of reasons ;)).

Sweet Stella on her dedication morning with her daddy. 

Dave and his entire crew.
Lauren, Stella (3 mos), Matthew, Miles (6 mos), Sarah, Maddie (2.5),
Helen, Kyle, Piper (20 mos), Sully (5), Dave, and Greta (3.5).
We love watching this family grow.