Fathers

We had a great weekend--Steven was off work, yay!! Saturday morning we piled in the van with the Moran clan and headed down to Katy to surprise my dad for Father's Day. Ann spun a great story and did a terrific job fooling him because he had no idea we were coming and he was totally shocked to see us all standing at his front door. So we enjoyed the day together eating, visiting and watching the kids run around. Ann had a cool aqua doodle mat, and the kids loved it.

Later, we took the kids outside to play in the baby pool. Ann had the brilliant idea to add some soap to make bubbles, and the all had a great time with it. I love Caroline's snaggleteeth.

My grandfather was there as well so we got to catch up with him, and I know he had fun watching those three running around. Dad & Ann made us a fantastic steak dinner, and with our bellies about to burst we headed back on the road to Austin. I'm so glad we all were able to head down together to pour some love on our dad who has been everything to us. Daddy, I love you--you are an incredibly strong, wise and tender father and I am so thankful to be your daughter.

On the drive home Mary Claire & Caroline both fell asleep but my son who normally is the first to give it up and go to sleep, stayed awake until we got home and I put him to bed at 10! I don't think he's ever, ever been up that late before. He just chatted and sang the whole time. Sunday, after wrangling small children in the church nursery, we came home and Matt had a big, long nap.

That afternoon we went over to the Rener's and Matt & Ava played in the pool in the front yard. I like how she's pinning him in this picture.

These are cute, too.

Blowing bubbles with straws.

We made chicken fried steaks per Steven's request along with mashed potatoes and fried okra. Yum! Steven Thomas, you never cease to amaze me--you're an incredible husband and the absolute perfect daddy for Matthew. The way you light up when you see him, the playful way you interact with him & ignite his imagination, and the tender way you hold him and instruct him are all evidence that you are a wonderful father and I am so thankful for you. Happy Father's Day to all you daddies out there!

This week is VBS. I'm working in the preschool recreation area, and since I'm a worker Matthew gets to tag along with me. I picked him up today and his teachers wouldn't hardly let me take him they were so in love him. So charming and sweet that one is. We got him a new backpack ("pag-pack" he says), doesn't he look cute???