Father's Day

Thankfully no one was crazy sick on father's day, like mother's day, so the show went on as planned. On Saturday evening, my parents and brother came over for a bbq and swim time to hang out and celebrate my dad. On Sunday morning, we went to church, then went home and chilled for a few hours...put Callum down for a nap, did stuff around the house, etc. Then we went and took the annual father's day pictures before heading out to Ian's parents house for a bbq with his parents and brother's family.

Annual photos on various holidays are kind of becoming my favorite. They are an easy and fun way to watch everyone grow and change. Plus, I love watching their personalities shine through in the group shots. Cough, cough, hello Isla! I will definitely be taking these pictures and every other cheesy one out there until the kids flat our refuse to get in the shot...but then I'll give it time and restart the tradition, because we all know the stuff we find lame and corny as teenagers we totally love as parents ourselves!

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Father's Day

I know father's day was a while ago now, but I have pretty much been living life behind the times for the past few weeks now. We moved the day before father's day. And with us returning from Hawaii to me having not have packed at all and us moving in less than a week, let's just say there was no time that week for even any brain space to think of doing anything for father's day.

Even with not a card in sight (for Ian or our dads…fail) I still managed to make sure our annual tradition of pictures of Ian with the kids happened. And, I have to say, these pictures really sum up the kids personalities at the moment. Connor, the one that generally does as he's told. Isla, the free spirit. And Callum, the one that just wishes he could get a moment to himself from time to time…that last photo especially had me laughing. There is always someone touching Callum.

Even with not a gift or card in sight on father's day, we still had a good one. And we managed to get Ian's dad to cook FOR us, even with us not doing a thing for him…that's true parental love right there.

Next year though, I'm bringing it…I mean, really, I can only go up from here!

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Father's Day

Last year I started a tradition of taking pictures of Ian and the kids on father's day (you can see the pics from last year here). I liked it so much, I decided to do it for mother's day too. I just think it is a fun way to document our family growing up. I am a sucker for picture comparisons and it is an easy way to watch the change happen from year to year.

Our father's day was pretty chill. We went to church, had lunch at In-n-Out, then headed home. The kids "helped" Ian wash his car, then we did some yard work. We finished off the day with dinner at Ian's parents house. It truly was a nice and relaxing day. 

I am into mother's day and father's day gifts reflecting the kids that give the gifts, so we don't do anything big. This year, I took some pictures of the kids and framed them for Ian to put in his office at work. I also took Connor shopping for Ian and he picked out water balloons. And Isla painted him a picture. I guess we are low key about holidays like this. 

I framed the three pictures together in that order. I really like how they came out. I actually got together with a friend to take the pictures and I think it was more fun that way. Things are always more fun when friends are involved, right?! It was just nice to have company while taking the pictures and having other people help trying to get your kid to smile too. 

I didn't write anything beautiful, meaningful or sentimental on facebook or instagram for father's day, but that doesn't mean that I didn't care. My dad means the world to me and is an amazing man. My father in law is someone who I highly respect and look up to. And my hubby, well, I just think he is the best. So there you have it! 

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A Shout Out to Ian

Happy father's day to my children's amazing dad. Back when we were teenagers, I really wasn't thinking about what kind of dad Ian would be, but I must say he is amazing. He happily allows the kids to sit in his lap and get food all over him. If I wake him to take one of the kids at night, he will take them without complaining and allow me to sleep. When I watch him snuggle with our kids and pray with them, my heart swoons. God surely knew what he was doing when he picked such an amazing man to be my hubby and the father of our children.

We celebrated Ian this morning by heading out for doughnuts...and judging by how busy it was, most other families had the same idea. Then we drove around in search of the perfect background and took some father's day pics. 

Ian got to open his father's day gift where he got a coffee mug he was wanting and a funny questionnaire from Connor. Apparently Ian is 3 years old, his favorite color is orange and his favorite thing to do is play legos with Connor. Oh the sweetness.  

Ian, you are an amazing man. You are the perfect partner in life and parenting. And I hope you know how much our little family loves and appreciates you.

Father's Day Gift Guide

With father's day quickly approaching, I thought I would share some of the ideas I have rounded up for father's day. So, uh, Ian, go ahead and not read this post. Thankyouverymuch.

Now I should say, I am partial to father's and mother's day gifts actually reflecting the children giving them. Maybe that means that I am a sap and want to be given something that reminds me of my children on mother's day. Either way, Ian chose to marry me and procreate with me, so my ideas for father's day are what he ends up with. And while I am picking out and paying for the presents, those ideas will include our children...and probably be a little sappy. Now I am not saying I won't get him anything else, but part of the gift must reflect/represent our children. I digress.

A few sappy fun, kid friendly father's day gift ideas:

1. Printable questionnaire about dad // 2. Printable hand tree // 3. "My dad rocks" painted rock // 4. Photo mug // 5. Cute father's day photo

And because I totally know Ian read this anyway, I may or may not be doing one of these ideas, but won't be sharing until later...just in case. Heck, one of the ideas is what I did last year! And if you have any cute kid father's day ideas, do share. I always wait until the last minute to do anything anyway! 

Fathers Day

Happy fathers day to the most amazing man my children have the privilege of calling dad. I couldn't have picked someone so perfect to raise a family with. Only God could have done that. Ian, you are so involved, so loving, so caring, so patient and so fun with our children. I am amazed at the father you are. I thank God for giving our children such a wonderful man to raise them.

And to our fathers, what can I say, you obviously did an amazing job. You have us as children! In all seriousness, seeing you two as papas has been an amazing experience. Both of you are so hands on and it melts my heart seeing both of you get on your hands and knees to play with Connor and how you light up when my kids come in the room. Thank you for always being patient and continuing to teach Ian and I as we navigate life as adults. And especially for loving our children the way that you do. 

Ian's dad with Connor

My dad with Isla