Father's Day 2017

Father's Day 2017 was so wonderful; I am thankful and proud to be your Dad every day. I don't really need to be celebrated or pampered (too much).

The day began with swimming and snacking on grapes like a king. 

Eating our grapes poolside with you critters who made me a father. 

Then you guys gave in to my demands and we went on an adventure for lunch. Here's how I described it:

These smiling faces humored me and we ate lunch at a bahn mi place I read about online. It was super yummy, but I think we might have eaten entrails. Holly is pretty sure it was knuckle meat. The kids enjoyed mango smoothies. I hope all you dads out there are getting spoiled with knuckle meat today!

We survived and were still smiling. But our tummies were a bit upset. Julia, remind me to tell you that the meat you liked was NOT turkey meat ;)

Then we read, and wrestled, and messed around with some fun photo app.

Then the Grandpas (and grandmas) arrived!

More swimming!

Father's Day Kids* Table!

You guys had made some lovely painted rocks for the Dads, and the Mommies made yummy fish tacos!

It is always fantastic to celebrate our dads!

Baba:

Pops:

And with notes like this from you Julia, and kind words like what you said to me, Aidan ("Dad I love you...you are the specialest dad I ever met") I feel incredibly honored.

"Dad I love you...you are the specialest dad I ever met"
- Aidan, 6/17

"Happy Fathers Day
Dad
Happy Fathers Day
I love you
You are funny
I ever <?> pretties*
You have pretty kids
You have pretty Mom (aka Holly)
You have pretty Dogs
Dad - Julia"

I smiled so hard my face hurt. Totally amazed and speechless and touched. I also now have admissible evidence that I am funny.

#Treasure

*You couldn't read your own writing on line 6.  You get that from me.

Thank you for letting me be your Dad! I love you both so much.