John woke up Sunday morning to a long "Happy Papa's Day" banner that the kids and I made him. They worked really hard on it with their markers and creative juices. We also presented him with a camping tent as his gift. We've never had one all the time we've been married so far, but now that we have kids - and particularly a 10-yr-old son, it's just one of those "gotta-have" things. Adam has had the privilege of hiding the tent under his bed all week, and he's been really proud of that high honor.
In Sunday School the girls' class made Father's Day cards. Liana's was particularly meaningful because she READ it to him too. It says: "God made the sun to light the day, the moon to light the night; But, Dad, to me you are the Star that makes my life just right. Love, Liana" We had to help her with those "-ight" and "oo" words, but otherwise, she did pretty well! Very proud mama here! (And papa too!) :O)
Another big thing was that ALEKSA WROTE HER NAME!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it. As she was making cards for her Papa and grandpas, she asked me how to write her name. (This is the VERY first time she ever asked me that.) I wrote it out for her, and she copied it as best as she could, though it was rather shaky. I took pics of it, but don't have them uploaded to the computer yet. Her card even included stick-people! (Or maybe they're chickens?) (Can't really tell...) ;O)
I wised up about the "Sunday best" picture photo shoots and took our pictures BEFORE church today. I made the girls' dresses, btw. Nothing terribly complicated, but I think they're kinda cute.
4 comments:
Shelly,
What a wonderful picture. Boy have they grown since we first saw them at Christmas. I check your website out almost daily and love to keep up on how things are going. Lots of laughs and tears. Hopefully we can all get together sometime this summer, maybe we could meet half way in the Madison area. We should really work on that. Love to all! Aunt Janet
Oh, such wonderful days for you! You did a GREAT job on the dresses, and the matching guy outfits are just right. Your bunch is darling as usual, and so happy. Thanks for the window into your family! --Laurel in Tulsa
Adorable dresses... and adorable family:) John looks like such a proud papa on his first Father's Day. We are getting close to having all of our paperwork complete- now we work on the money aspect. Thanks for continuing to inspire us.... Jo from the ttc adoption board
What a wonderful picture and such a happy day!!! The dresses you made are adorable! Thanks for sharing with us!! Ruth from the ttc Adoption db
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