We Really Did Celebrate Father's Day

Oh how I don't like being behind -- and Father's Day feels like a really long time ago, doesn't it? I know that it was just the beginning of summer for us here in Connecticut so we were still recovering from end of school exhaustion on Father's Day weekend, I think that's why it feels like so long ago. 

I just can't not have it here. For one day I will look back and say, "they look so young." I love having my images, heart, and feelings in this space, for me, for my girls, so we can remember... and remember to remember. 

This was Father's Day this year. We celebrated with my Dad the day before for a special dinner out on the porch. I only have this picture... but am glad to have it! My Dad is the best! 

On Sunday we went to Mass and in the afternoon/evening we had a yummy dinner and the girls celebrated their daddy with homemade cards and sweet gifts. 

 

I handed Anna the camera and she captured these. I love pictures of Scott and I -- I don't really care how they turn out -- we don't try too hard, I just want them. I adore this boy of mine so so much! 

... you can tell, can't you?! 

Happy Father's Day Scott! (even if it is the beginning of July!) 

Getting Back to This

Well, here we are! It's summer! And I am thrilled! 

But I am so behind on things I want to keep on this blog. When I thought about where to start I knew I had to start with something simple -- so it's a few phone pictures and a few moments in the past 3 days since the last day of school. 

Our last day of school was Friday. (although Anna has been home from her freshman year of college for quite some time). 

We spent Friday afternoon with Scott's family celebrating our niece's high school graduation.  

And then on Sunday we celebrated Father's Day (more on that soon) with a special lunch out on the porch. 

Today was the first 'real' day of summer with my girls and I having the whole day sprawled out in front of us. We jumped right into one of our most cherished traditions -- reading on the couch after lunch. We've done this for 15 years!!!! Anna was a tiny toddler and Abigail an infant. When Abigail took her afternoon nap I used to make a little 'nest' out of blankets for Anna and I upstairs in my bedroom. We sat on the floor and she 'read' her books aloud (Fancy Nancy) and I read mine. It has been a tradition to read in the afternoon ever since. And today was the very first day! 

And there you have it -- back to summer. Now that I'm home I'll be on here way more often sharing tidbits of our summer and a few things that happened back in spring. I'd love if you'd leave me a comment if you stopped by. That way I can read your blog too (if you have one - even if you don't feel free to leave a comment)! 

Cheers to summer! 

Father's Day

 Homemade cards...

Happy smiles...

Inside family laughs...

Endless hugs...

Piles of homemade cookies... 

all for Father's Day! We love you daddy! I love you Scott!

Father's Day

Father's Day this year consisted of:

Our time in the garden - Sunday morning date (explained back here)

Mass at home

Tea Time (back here)

And then we drove to my parents, visited in the front lawn - and I forgot to take any pictures of my Dad and his pie!

Then presents at home for Scott and a really yummy dinner.

I am grateful for so many things in my husband. Today I was especially grateful for his fathering our two little girls.

I'm grateful for his presence.

I'm grateful for his leading in ideas.

I'm grateful for discussions.

I could not have imagined our journey and all it would be and require, but so grateful for my wonderful Scott.

Birthday, Almost Summer, Father's Day Weekending

Well hello there friends. I've got a hodgepodge of pictures from this weekend. We celebrated a lot of wonderful things like Anna turning 14, and Father's Day. We went to Mass and we sunk a little into what will be happening today around 1:30/2:00... SUMMER!

Yes, the 'feeling' of summer seems to be found here and there in my house. And just a tad (we're almost there, but not quite) we are resting, relaxing, exhaling.



I could see it in my daughters. For once Anna wasn't at the dining room table for 6 straight hours on Saturday and 6 straight hours on Sunday. And for once I didn't have to have Abigail stop and do her little bit of weekend homework.

I was so happy to hear them play. And step over dress up clothes all over the house. Each time them walked into the kitchen (because no matter the season, that's most likely where you'll always find me) I saw them in a different outfit.

Yes, summer (almost) has begun. Even my house breathed a sigh of relief I think.



My 'I'll get to it later' closets are bursting at the seams. I can't shove anymore. All must come out and get reorganized. But not today. Today is their last day of school. Today I will attend the flag pole ceremony, have extra special lunchbox lunches, wrap up a 'little something' for the last day.

But first the weekend.

Gardening



Anna chose to not have a big themed birthday party, but instead a nice dinner out with her grandparents.



She wanted to go to the Hibachi restaurant with the big flames and food cooked right in front of you.







We had fun!





We came home for red velvet cake, coffee and tea.













On Sunday, after Mass we celebrated Father's Day. Simple and easy (just the way he wanted it)







I am so blessed.



I baked a pie (of course)



Pies are so quick and easy for me... but boy that red velvet cake for Anna's birthday took me allll morning. I LOVE baking!



And Scott made dinner



Ready to slide in the oven (mine with no cheese please)



It was a beautiful night outside. And no mess!



Summer is on the way... here we come!!!