Father's Day Recap

It was a beautiful weekend to celebrate Father's Day! The festivities for Carl started on Friday after Carl got off work. We went for a swim at my parents and they gave Carl some nice gifts

He got flip flops, a new shirt, and a Browning beach towel for our vacation!
Saturday right after lunch the kids started begging me to let them give him their gifts..so, I gave in.

They were most excited to give him this boat because they knew he would never expect it. He has been talking about getting one for a while. He was surprised!!

We also got him a water sprinkler (something he expected)!

Took the boat for a test drive in the pool. It was fun!

Carl and the kids at the pool

We found a super big card! Carlie picked it out.

My Dad and the kids

Carl and the kids before church.

This is the most awful picture of me, BUT it is a picture of me and my Dad before church. I do love that goofy goober. He is a lot more fun now than he was when I was a kid. He is one of the most respectable people I know...not perfect, but he tries to do the right thing. Love you, Dad!!
Sunday after church we all ate at my grandparents, and I don't mean a cook out either. I mean oven baked chicken, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, corn, peas...and tons of desserts. My sister and her family were also here, so it was a fun day to for everyone to get together.
Happy Father's Day to Carl, Pop, & Papa. We live you all so much!!

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