Fathers Day 2016

To the fathers in my life,

Thank you.

For fathers day this year Mitch received an Osprey day pack with a camel-back, a tie, some candy and some tee shirts. 

The boys love to wear a "daddy's shirt" to bed in lu of PJ's; its adorable, but they tend to stretch them out and generally trash them so they got him replacements.

We choose to give daddy a little questionnaire filled out by the kids instead of a card. It had simple questions  "what does daddy always have in his pocket?" (money and phones); and what does daddy always say?" (its time to go). It was certainly educational. 

We also filled one out for grandpa, favorite response: "what does grandpa like best?" Eli's answer: "giving us ice cream". 

To Mitchell,

I can not say in words how much I love you. 

You work so hard to take care of our family and you do not complain, you enjoy our family and look for ways to spend time with our children. Thank you. I'm so glad we choose forever.

Love always, Your Melinda girl

Fathers Day

We got the man gifts earlier in the week.
We stayed up late the night before dancing to 80 music because... nothin is quite as fun as that.
One of "our songs" is " Have I Told You Lately" So we started of Fathers Day with That song.
It was a restful morning, We spent the morning just being together and talking. As per tradition i made him whatever breakfast he wanted. This year it was breakfast sandwiches. Sausage biscuits and eggs. It was good.
We presented him his gifts. A game, some clothes, some much needed summer shoes and candy- a necessary item. ;)
After that we got ready for church- i was teaching the lesson in RS that day so i did not spend a lot of time helping with the kids but we got there.
After church we had dinner at my parents, I made chiffon cake and my mom made a delicious feast.
Mitchell was please when he was presented with more goodies drawings the kids made and giant candy bars from my parents.

To my Man

I know fathers day was yesterday, and trust me honey I am going to put the summary to that good fun on the Blog too, I just wanted to give you a special little moment in the sun today.
To the Father of my children and future children,
Wow that's heavy.  I want to say I love you, thank you for begin the kind man that you are, believe me I do appreciate your patience with me.
I know I am always wanting excitement and adventure and I seem to have passed that onto our boys because they are so busy!
Thank you for singing to the Children and leading our home in Righteousness. Thank you for teaching the kids how to shoot a basketball, pull weeds and ride a bike. I love you more then words.
Sometimes I want to tell you everything I love about you and I write you big lists of your virtues and good looks, but the words seem flat; but I think you understand, don't you. When I hold your hand and give you that smile I am saying Thank you, I love you, and aren't our kids so lucky to have you for a daddy.
Love you Mr. Hill
-Me

Father and Grandfathers

I am grateful for good fathers. I have immeasurably blessed in my upbringing, I have an amazing father and amazing grandfathers. They are perfect examples of sacrifice and service, They do not complain, they do not rest. They work hard to provide for their families, they work hard outside, they are the kind of people who don't leave until all the chairs are put away and floors swept. They will help others with whatever they need. They do not brag about the things they do. They seek to do the things their Heavenly father wants them to do. When the day is done they pray with Gratitude.
What examples. I am honored to be a part of the legacy of these great men.
To my Father and Grandfathers, I say thank you.
Love
Melinda
PS Thank you also to the many wonderful Uncles I have, all 11 of them! And to my Great grandfathers you are no longer here on Earth with us but I remember you and am grateful for the good influence you had on our families.

Father Son Campout

This weekend on Friday night the boys went on a Father son campout! It was a big first!

Apparently it went really well. I have no pictures because… mom (I) was not present to take any and the Mr. is not the picture taking kind.

It sounds like the boys played a lot with their friends, saw a rabbit,, a frog, a caterpillar and some llamas. The Mr. played Basketball, grandpa played football with the boys and everybody had fun swimming and playing by the campfire!

While they were gone I hung out with my mom and sister.

The boys got back early sat morning (8 am or so) for various reasons and the remainder of the morning was spent resting and cleaning up everything and everyone from camping!

The boys by the pond at the park by the Village- April 2015