The teacher in me is counting down to summer. 9 days left, 7 school days, 6 if you don't count today, 5 if you consider Tuesday is an inservice. You get it....I am pumped. We took a breather at the cabin for the weekend and celebrated summer and Father's Day with all the important Dads in my life. The sun smiled down on us and it was refreshing and surprising to sit outside and not be eaten alive by the bugs.
My Chad has been working his tail off at a new position at his company. This weekend, he handed over the company cell to the next in line and was truly able to enjoy cottage life. A sleep in, a few skis, the sun, a death defying tube ride, and steaks, that's all this Daddy could ask for. That and the mulitple homemade gifts given from the heart by his prized possessions. Chad is the best daddy on the planet to his kids. It was a day to celebrate the relationships he has with each of his kids and a day to feel blessed beyond measure at the family we have made. His kids adore him and frankly, so do I.
My dad and Judy along with Kate and Jared made the trip to the cabin for the day. My Dad always looks like he belongs on a yacht or some classy wooden schooner. He loves the lake, but more than that, I can see his pride swell just being around his girls and his grand kids. I know he is tickled to find us both at the same cyberspace address. The card I gave my Dad for Father's Day (the one that is still sitting on my counter) reads "Somewhere between kid and adult, I realized you were a really great guy." That about sums it up, a great man and a spectacular father that loves his family fiercely.
Ray is the Papa at the lake that drops everything to be with his grand kids. His patience and energy for the tiniest of toddlers is something to marvel at. The girls are always near him and he wants nothing more than to see life from their mini vantage point.
It was a day to celebrate these fabulous dads and grandpas. It was a perfect day until we headed back for another work week and a yard full of mosquitoes.
Sounds like a lovely weekend and great pics! Is S really cleaning feet?? Too cute...
And yes 6 days left. Who hoo!
Posted by: Shauna | June 22, 2010 at 10:22 PM