Father's Day Weekend Fun!

We're really enjoying having Danny home on Fridays this summer. We decided to go camping for the weekend and spend some time together as a family. We started our Friday a little later in the day because Isaac finished up the week by enjoying his golf camp. He is eager to play with his dad and grandpa this summer. He also has some scheduled play days during July. After golf we drove up to Boyd Lake State Park set up camp and then played in the lake for a few hours. It was a nice and hot day. Esais enjoyed being outdoors for the most part. It is a little challenging trying to juggle keeping a baby out of the sun, while playing with the other kids in the water. We managed by playing frisbee in the grass for a while.

After an eventful afternoon, we went back to camp and cleaned up to go to the Holiday Twin Drive In in Ft. Collins to see Toy Story 3. It was very cute. I would recommend it as a fun summer movie for the kids. I was excited because the double feature include Prince of Persia. I had been wanting to see it. I recommend "Netflixing" or "Redboxing" this one. The best thing about the drive in was that we were up so late we didn't need to wake up for Esaias' 3 am feeding. Of course this wasn't so great when we woke up at 6 am.
Saturday morning brought a cloudy cool breeze making it nice for breakfast and packing up camp. The clouds cleared and made for a hot mid-day. Which of course is when we decided to take the kids fishing. I pretty much sat in the car with Esaias while Danny took the kids fishing or should I say casting practice. Anyone who has taken kids fishing knows that it's really not about catching fish. It's about casting, reeling it in and casting again until the bait falls off and you call Dad over to bait it again. Danny actually enjoyed this. I suppose it was good that he wasn't trying to fish himself.

Isaac would say he got 5 bites. I'm not sure how true it is,
but he thinks it, so that made it worth the fishing for him.
I guess that's all that counts.

Marina the master caster. Left handed no less.

We finished the trip with a picnic lunch watching the boats load and unload. It brings back fond memories of my youth. I spent many weekends on the lake boating and water skiing. Even the smell of the boat exhaust brings a smile to my face.

Home at last to rest and recover. We called it an early night and slept late the next morning. Bringing Father's Day to a late start. We spent the day as a family, and according to Marina, "Mom has to do all the cooking today. Dad can't cook at all!" I'm glad we followed her orders and cooked steak and potatoes, a yummy favorite of Danny's.

Our Father's Day present consists of dinner and a pedicure this evening without kids. We're double dating with my sister and brother-in-law. It should be fun. Danny never wants a present. That's so true to his character. I am so blessed to call him my children's father. He is a terrific, patient, loving, and kind father. Who is always willing to take time to talk, laugh, play, and enjoy his kids. He knows who they are individually and strives to provide them with the best home he can. I appreciate that he sees this parenthood experience as a team effort and he never ceases to amaze me. He treasures his knowledge, and membership in the gospel and honors his priesthood. He is willing to share all his time and talents with us. Thanks Danny for being such a great DAD!

Isn't he gorgeous!