Monday, June 22, 2009

Celebrating Mike

It was fun watching the kids enjoy Mike today. After church and a special lunch, Jonah asked for rest time with Dad, and then we spent the rest of the day at the lake. I debated on how I could make Father's Day special for Mike this year, but the practical side of me took over (doesn't it always?), and I decided to give Mike the day on Saturday to travel where he wanted to catch up on his reading for grad school. He went to his office for the day :)

Mike has a love language that's not mentioned in the popular book; we refer to it as "playing." I wanted us to play together on Sunday.

The kids turned into fish over the weekend. It's very apparent to me that they have their Daddy's genes! Lydia is Mommy's girl, but she is also her Daddy's little daredevil! She wanted to be thrown higher over and over again! I had to warn the kids that tomorrow's lake visit wouldn't be as fun since Daddy wouldn't be there to play with them, and Mommy doesn't really enjoy lake water :)

We're thankful for Daddy.


8 comments:

Pop and Grammy said...

Love the pictures! Lydia looks like she may be ready to lose her two piece. :)
Maybe you should warn them before Saturday that Pop can't throw as high as Daddy!
Mike, you're a great Dad..... always finding time to "play"! We're thankful for you too!!

Kristin said...

What great pictures and a great day!

Carrie said...

so fun to have spent the afternoon at the lake with your family. Happy Father's day Mike!

Anonymous said...

We're thankful for Mike as well.
T

Stephanie Wilson said...

Great pics! Such great memories for Jonah and Lydia of Mike. Looks like everyone was havin' fun!

ZFam said...

Whoa! what great pictures! That one of Mike and the kids is too cute! and, jonah is SO HIGH! Lydia looks like a cheerleader already=)

Grandma said...

Such great fun. And making memories.
A belated Happy Father's day Mike.

Demorest Designs said...

what a great day?