Father's Day 2021

We just wrapped up a glorious Father's Day weekend last night.  After the sun came back out on the last day of school, the weather has just continued to get warmer and better with every passing day!  As a result, we were able to do most of our celebrating outside which was just so wonderful after so many rainy days earlier this month.  Since Ron prefers to spend his Father's Day alone with just our family, I came up with the idea last year to host a Father's Day Eve party with my family the day before.  This gives me the chance to see my dad in person and to celebrate with my family.  We had so much fun last year, that I decided to host another one this year.  Thanks to the weather, we spent a glorious evening in the backyard where the kids were able to play in the pool and run around with their uncles and cousins.  We made carne asada tacos with all the fixings and everyone chipped in and brought other side dishes, desserts, and drinks.  Everyone had such a great time and I was so grateful that I was able to host this party outside!

On Sunday, I made Ron his favorite breakfast of bacon and an egg scramble with lots of veggies.  He then opted to stay home and watch online church in peace and quiet while the kids and I went to in-person church.  After a slow afternoon where Ron had the chance to binge watch a new show he found on Netflix, I made a Filipino feast for him to enjoy out on the deck with the children and me.  We finished off the evening with dessert and some gift opening. 

Trenton trying out Logan's new, mega water gun with Emmett and Logan at his side.

Riley, Bryce, and Lia posing for me for a brief moment while trying to dodge the spray from Logan's attacking water gun.

The big kids hiding behind the floaties while the little boys sprayed them.

One table of family members enjoying their dinner on the sunny side of the deck.

Sweet Emmy posing for me in between bites of food.

The second table of family members enjoying their dinner in the shade.

Trenton and Logan eating at the little table.

Ella was a good spot and ate dinner alone on one of the deck benches.

After much play time and eating dessert, the group gathered back on the deck for my dad to open cards and gifts.  Here he is reading a card with Ella and Logan at his side.  Oh, how they love this grandpa of theirs!

Although I didn't take any pictures earlier in the day on Sunday, here is a picture of Ron surrounded by his children before opening up our gifts to him.

Ella explaining the gift she made for him at school.

Logan and Ella looking on as Ron opened up their gifts they made for him during a Primary activity a few weeks ago.

Ron reading our family card to him.

While Ron opened up his gifts, Emmett kept on asking me to take pictures of him.  This is the darling headshot that I took while he was standing directly in front of me.  I just love his sweet smile and chubby cheeks.