Father's Day and Pool Party pics

Happy Father's Day! We celebrated this morning with a big breakfast and some present-opening. John got the air-popper popcorn maker he's been wanting for probably 3 years now. We went on a nice long walk at Meadowbrook park and then we played with Gavyn at the playground. This day was made for Fathers like John...dedicated, loving, and full of pride in their children. John just loves kids, and you'd think having 3 boys already would have topped him off, but he was just as excited to try for #4 and just as thrilled at the news as any first time father. He even talks of #5 (ahem...we'll see....). 

Reading stories with Dada

I want to help!

Card from Gavyn

Present from Gavyn...Popcorn Popper!

Gavyn is trying to give Daddy a freshly ripped piece of paper

He loves ripping paper

Ty-ty came for breakfast!

French toast and bacon...yum!

Today is also a day of remembrance for me. This is the first Father's Day where I won't be spending an hour on the phone with my own father. So I have the conversation with myself; I recall all the times he was a true Daddy to me and all that he did for me. He taught me so much and made me who I am. I see him every day in my son's smile and I am very grateful for that. Happy Father's Day, Old Man!

2008

Looks like maybe '89

The rest of the week Gavyn has been full of fun activities. We went to a pool party at the house of one of the Mom's in my parent's group. There were 6 Moms there with their kids and we all had a great time! Gavyn spent most of his time, as you will see, playing with the mini-mower they had in the back yard. The kid just loves machines, just like his Dada! We've been going to lots of parks. We even went to a concert at the park Wednesday night where they had a classic rock band playing. 

At the park

Watching the band!

Out for ice cream at the Sidney Dairy Barn

Cow! Moooooo!

Giggles with Mama

Love

Playing in the dirt

Ben and Penny at the pool party

Mowin' Man

Fun!

He miiiiight be kind of a loner. Much like Mama and Dada...

Getting in the pool with the other kids

Kiddy pool!

Can't beat TP

Helping Mama

Gavyn is really starting to talk talk talk. It is mostly in his own language, but I know all the words! He is quickly catching on to English words as well. He has a checkup this coming Tuesday that usually isn't scheduled but the doc wants to check on his weight. I filled out his 19 month assessment form (He is 16 months now) and he has all skills expected and beyond. My little smarty pants.