Father's Day

We knew this year Father's Day would be hard, considering losing Ben's dad just a few weeks ago.  I took today to remember him and recognize the role model he was for Ben.  My children would not have the type of daddy they have if it weren't for Dad R and I am so blessed to have that.  The man Dad R was will be reflected in the person Ben is always, because Ben looked up to him so much and I know he will strive to keep making his dad proud - being the dad and husband he is meant to be.
Started the morning off with Gabi making breakfast in bed for her daddy.  Eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, blueberry pancakes, coffee and milk were on the menu.  And he ate every bit!  Gifts to follow were a nice pair of Dockers flat front shorts, a shirt from Old Navy, some Nike Sandals-so he will quit stealing Tylers ;) - and a memorial sticker for the boat (memorializing Dad R). 

Church was up next and off to my parents' house for the annual Father's Day cookout.  Had to get in a Facetime visit with Trenton!!!  Missed him alot!!!!  Also finish up the potato salad (Paula Deen recipe)...and off we went.

Loved trying out my new camera (Canon t3i) at my parents!!! 
Chad and family went in with us to get my dad a nice gravity chair he has been wanting and a couple of nice shirts for summer.  All in all, a good time with my dad and my mom's side of the family.  Swimming, of course, was on the schedule there.