This Father’s Day was kind of low key. Relaxing, but enjoyable non the less. Dad had to work in the morning. But was able to go to church with mom when he got off. Ryan and I both go to different church’s so it was a bit strange not being at church with Dad on Father’s day. But we all met back at the house where we made a yummy late lunch of Cauliflower, Mashed Potatoes and Ribeye steaks. It was quite delicious. Then we were all exhausted so we all layed down and took a nap. Then we started a game of settler’s (well we actually played quite a few games of settler’s) then headed down to nutmeg park to play some bocce ball. I always laugh when we play games such as bocce ball or minature golf because we start out following the rules, waiting for our turn etc… and by the end of the game mom has us all going at the same time because we all get impatient. We played bocce ball until about 8 then sat at the picnic tables where we were remembering some of our memories of each of us with dad from when we were younger.
Some of my favorite memories were:
- Dad teaching me how to ride my “big girl” bike on christmas day when I was 5. I distinctly remember riding down our street, him letting me go and as I was riding next to one of the parked cars on the street having the side mirror of that car hit my handle bars. Needless to say, I crashed!
- I also remember planting many many gardens with dad.
- One that Dad remembered of us was that we used to take the long board skateboard down one of the small hills on our street. We used to ride double which was fun. Up until the point that we hit a bump, dad flew off (but in style of course) because when he went flying he literally did a flip over me! It was ridiculous, but lots of fun!
- I also remember making kites from butcher paper and dowels and taking them flying behind our house.
- Countless hours of trying to teach me how to read. I know that was a tough one. But look dad, I can read now :)
There are many memories that I can think of…But those are just a few of the highlighted ones. I love those memories and look forward to making new memories everyday with him in the years to come.
Dad- You have been a wonderful father to all of us. Just as mom has always said, we are blessed to have a dad who has never left us, and that is rare! You have been a wonderful example of what a godly man, Father and leader should look like. I can only hope that someday I will be able to find those qualities in a man. You have always been adventerous, fun, patient, kind and loving. And because of that we have had some of the best memories ever made! I thank God daily that He made you my dad and put you in my life. I love you!!!
