Happy Father's Day!

This has been a very busy Father's Day weekend but a good one.  I had hoped that Justin would have been able to go fishing, but we tried to make the most of our weekend by spending the time with our (grouchy) kids. We were able to have a date night Saturday night while the kids spent the night at Mimi and Papa's and we had a great time together. We ate Cuban food, went to see the Million Dollar Arm movie, and then went to Carrabbas for a late night dessert.  

Today, we went to church with Mimi and Papa and then both familes met at TGI Friday's for our annual Father's Day lunch.  The kids were in a terrible mood - still.  I don't know what was going on but they made lunch very unpleasant, especially Mason.  Lord have mercy. 

 This was the best picture I could get of the kids with Justin.  Oh, what memories.

 Kate loves her daddy!

 I also tried to get a picture of Papa with Justin and the kids but that didn't turn out either. 

 Sweet Camden was all smiles.  

 

The Cowart guys.

 

 Happy Father's Day Dad!  We love you!

The best dad in the world!  

I love him so much and am so blessed to be his daughter.  When I was in school, I had more than one friend make the comment that they wished they had a dad like mine.  That has always stuck with me because it made me realize everyone was not as blessed as I was to have such a fantastic dad to support them, to encourage them and to guide them. I'm so thankful Kate and Mason have a dad that loves them as much as my dad loves me and is as involved with them as much as my dad was (and is) with me. 

I was really excited about the gift we gave him for Father's Day this year - a signed football!  After FSU won the national championship in January, Justin and I bought the championship footballs and took them to FSU to have them signed by the head coach, Jimbo Fisher.  We had one personalized for dad and even got one for ourselves (since we were going to got through all that work - why not?!).  Aunt Katie worked hard finding the football display (at Hobby Lobby of all places). 

By the end of lunch, Mason passed out in Gigi's arms. I thought his expression was funny so I had to take a picture of it.  He is sleeping hard!

 When we got home from lunch, Justin laid down with Kate to ensure that she took a nap. It melted my heart when I saw them and I had to take a picture.

I know it hasn't been the ideal Father's Day weekend for Justin but I hope he enjoyed it.  I kept reminding him at least he wasn't throwing up like I was on Mother's Day - haha.  He went tonight to pick up his Father's Day/Birthday present at Home Depot - a new Weber charcoal grill!  Unfortunately when he got home and started assembling it, he discovered there were a few pieces missing from the box . :(  Poor guy can't catch a break sometimes.

Justin is such a wonderful dad to Kate and Mason.   I read a church sign this weekend that said "The best thing you can spend on your child is your time". I love that - my reminder from God to concentrate on what's important.  It's hard work being a parent but Justin does such a great job showing the kids how much he loves them.  He plays tea parties with Kate and wrestles with Mason, reads books, does baths, makes lunches, plays outside, builds forts, changes diapers, brushes hair, plays board games, and the list could go on and on.  We love you so much daddy and thank you for all you do! Happy Father's Day!