Father's Day 2011

Happy Father's Day! 
I had such a great day celebrating some of the Dad's in my life! 
My Husband.  He has given me the gift of two fantastic children.  He provides for and takes care of us better than I could have imagined any husband doing.  I love you Eric!
My Mr. Bill (father-in-law).  Truth be told, he invited me into his family long before Eric proposed.  He is a gentle soul with a sharp sense of humor.  He loves me as though I'm one of his own.  He has been the greatest Papa to my children.
My Brother-in-law.  He has swept my sister-in-law off her feet in the most gentle of ways.  He is always ready for a great adventure, not afraid of a good challenge, and has two most adorable children.  Oh, and did I mention he took three kiddos for an adventure in the woods behind our house yesterday.  What a guy!
My niece's Dad.  He's shaking up with my sister-in-law and while I personally think there should be a ring involved somewhere, he is the perfect match for her.  Not only is he sharp, has a quirky sense of humor, starting his own business, he also has the most darling daughter.

Last but not least there's My Dad.  He's in Pennsylvania for about the next month living with my sister.  I barely spoke to him.  Although I know he was taken to The Diner for breakfast (one of his favorites!).  He just completed another successful trip to South Dakota to shoot varmits.  He is in heaven on this ultra summer vacation!  I love my Dad!  He has such a gentleness about him.  He is patient, kind, loving, and absolutely LOVES to have Alexander as a shadow!

Happy Father's Day Gentlemen!  I am blessed to have you in my life!

Dora and her Daddy.  All tuckered out after a long day of playing!



Eric's Father's Day gift! 



The Farm

Yesterday was a crazy day for me.  I think I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed and it lasted all day.  I worked last night so I had to get dinner in the crock pot before we left for Preschool.  However, I woke up on time (instead of early) and of course Alexander woke up early.  As I was making dinner, I was peppered with questions and requests and the 15 minute process to throw all of the ingredients into the crock pot took about an hour.  In the mean time I had to get a shower, feed two children (and myself), get dressed, get them dressed, and get out the door.  Big breath! 

We were late to preschool by about 10 minutes and were greeted in the parking lot by Miss. Emily who says "I'm surprised to see you today".  I'm thinking, Really?  We're here every Wednesday morning why would today be different?  Then she says "Isn't Alexander's class on a field trip today?".  Aahh, yes, the field trip!!!!

Dora had her PT shortened by 20 minutes so we could run to the store for snacks and then off to the field trip at Kelsey Creek Farm.  We made it!!  Alexander loved petting the animals and he also planted a pumpkin seed.  He's already requested to go back and see if its growing!

The Cow

The Hen

The Goat

Planting the seed

Dora is too young to pet the animals but she got a front row seat in the stroller!