Father's Day 2011

Father's day this year was filled to the brim with sunshine, laughter, saltwater and amazing fellowship. Our neighbors are more than neighbors. They are some of our dearest, closest friends. We have made so many memories over the past seven(?!) years. We are all the same age, and moved into our homes at the same time. Hands down, leaving them will be the hardest thing about our move to Georgia (which I haven't even mentioned on here) next month. Ok, I'm about to make myself cry. Moving on. We spent an awesome day on the San Jacinto river, with the big Texas sun shining all day! Here are some snippits from our day.

Loaded up and ready to roll out!

I love how his lifejacket squooshes up his big, ole cheeks. Edible. Emory looking relaxed :).

Tiffany and Jennifer. Two of the kindest people I know.

Jennifer and Travis getting in their workouts for the day ;)

An extremely rare photo of Ashton looking at the camera and smiling. Extremely rare.

Our captain and his first mate. Sweet Aidan.


Dominic almost ready to pass out. Fun overload.

Emory with her hands in the sassy position due to walking on sand. Baby Hayes channeling my Papa in his sporty hat.

I love this. Looks like she is just taking it all in...

Boatmates Jenn and baby Hayes. LOVE Ashton's stance. So grown.

I was there too!! Ha. That is me holding baby Hayes on the boat. Proof.

And after we got home...

Sufficiently sun drenched. And totally pooped. And still permeating sunscreen. That combo is one of my fondest memories of childhood.

One last treat after baths and before bed. Popcorn and a movie. Emory was obviously overwhelmed. Her jammie top says "i heart daddy". She does. On Father's day and everyday.

Speaking of Father's day, a little shout out to my dad and husband. The. Two. Single. Best. Men. I. know. Here are ten of the (many) reasons why I love each of them.

My Daddy

1. He is a living example of selflessness. Every single thing he does is for the greater good of his Savior and his family. 2. He taught me how to change my oil, drive a stick shift and fix a flat. 3. He utilizes every single gift he is given. If I give him a shirt, he will wear it until moth holes take over. If the kids give him a coffee mug, you better believe he is drinking out of it everyday. 4. He has, on several occasions, babysat all three of my children, all by himself. 5. He is hilarious. And his humor is always current. That's how he rolls ;). 6. He has, many times, silently hugged my while I sobbed uncontrollably. And if I told him afterward that I didn't want to talk about it, he would simply say "ok.". I was usually crying for really important reasons like not liking my outfit. 7. I used him as my template when dating. I decided when I was young that I would settle for no less in a husband than what my dad encompassed. That led me to John. Thank you, dad, for that. 8. He is big and strong and has the most tender heart a person is allotted to have. 9. He takes his coffee with a little cream and no sugar. Just like me. 10. His faith in the Lord is inspiring and humbling.

My Husband

1. He cooks gourmet-esque meals every night and fixes my plate. His plating skills are restaurant grade. 2. After he works his tail off all day, he comes home, immediately scoops up his babies and wrestles and romps until their giggles wear them out. 3. He makes me feel beautiful when I am covered in green pea puree, finger paint and baby urine. 4. I feel safe with him. 5. He only uses chopsticks to eat any type of Asian food. 6. If I tell him that I really, really want something, he makes it happen. 7. He helped me create the three most beautiful little beings on Earth. And I love that they all look just like him. 8. He is kind. And generous. 9. He lets me sleep in until 7:30 almost every morning. 10. He is my best friend.

Dad, Ashton and John circa 2007