Father's Day

We had such a fun and relaxing Father's Day weekend. Honestly, I'm kinda jealous that Mother's Day wasn't as relaxing. Oh well!

We started off the weekend with lunch at Hutchin's BBQ with my parents and sister. Saturday happened to be my parents' 40th wedding anniversary, so we kinda had a joint celebration.

 

 

After Jacob's nap, we went swimming and had Popsicles. Jakey loves his daddy so much. 

On Sunday I made a breakfast scramble (Josh's favorite breakfast) and Josh tinkered around in the garage. 

After Jacob's nap, he watched old school Donald Duck cartoons on the iPad while Josh and I watched some World Cup action. I'm kinda addicted to the WC this year!

 

Josh is such an amazing father, I just can't even imagine doing this whole "parenthood" thing with anyone else. He's so selfless, patient and fun. I love watching him with Jakey, and cannot wait til Baby #2 comes and he's a daddy again! 

 

 

So cheers to you, Josh! We love you so very much!

Dad Brag

Over the weekend, my dad came over and helped Josh build Jacob's birthday present- an awesome wooden swingset (which he looooooves). My sister and BIL helped, too, but most of the credit goes to my amazing husband and my handy dad!

 

 

I've mentioned my dad's stellar handyman skills on several occasions, most notably here when he completely remodeled our master bathroom (seriously).

 

But with Father's Day right around the corner, I thought I'd do a quick post to give my dad a shout out. Because he deserves it, and he rarely gets the recognition and/or praise he deserves.

My dad is one of the smartest men I know; a man with a PhD and killer carpentry-tile-handyman skills. Among the many, many things my dad has taught me, the best advice as been:

  1) measure twice, cut once

  2) all home renovation projects cost twice as much and take twice as long

  3) the prep work is the most important part

  4) never own a boat, but have friends that do

  5) when in doubt, take a nap

  6) always wear sensible shoes

 

We've had our ups and downs, but I love my dad and I love watching him as a "PopPop", something he was scared to death about!

 

What has YOUR dad taught you? Share it with me and use the hashtag #DadBrags!

 

Man Crates, a new company that ships awesome gifts for guys in custom wooden crates (how awesomely genius?!), is having a contest on Twitter- share your favorite story, memory, piece of advice, etc. from your dad and use the hashtag #DadBrags. When you do, you'll be entered to win a Man Crate for your dad! A winner will be chosen every day through Father's Day! You can check out the winners here.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! A big shout out to my dad- he's always been there for us girls and there's still a special place in my heart for him.

Happy SECOND Father's Day to my sweet husband. Last Father's Day was a bit of a blur, so we're making up for it this year!

Father's Day 2012

Josh is the most genuine, loving, selfless, kind, funny, smart man I know. He gratiously provides for us, endlessly protects us, unconditionally loves us, and always makes us laugh. Even after all these crazy years.

I cannot imagine a better father for Jacob, or husband for myself.

He brightens every day, and literally puts a smile on Jacob's face every time he walks into the room. 

I am honored to be your wife, and beyond thankful that you're the father of my son.

Thank you for all that you do. We couldn't survive without you!