... is up at Paula's Catholic Harvest today! Stop by for a tour of posts dedicated to honoring the men in our lives. Thank you, Paula ~ you did a wonderful job!!
Our Father's Day was very nice. We surprised Bill early in the morning with his rock (see earlier post) and told him to keep it on his desk at work to remind him that we think ... he rocks! :)(This was Crackerjack's idea, by the way ~ I think it was a cute one!)
After Mass we had mum and dad back for a big breakfast - scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes with blueberry syrup, fruit salad, yogurt, granola and hot coffee. Yum! The boys handed out cards they had made with pictures of bicycles they had drawn and cut out from the sales flyers. This is our gift to Bill this year - a new bike to replace his old (really old) one. Considering how much he enjoys bike rides with the boys this will be a very useful gift! My folks gave him Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - on 23 CD's! He's thrilled ~ he loves listening to books-on-tape during his commute.
But instead of rushing out to purchase a new bike yesterday 
afternoon, Bill decided to do some research into what kind he should get. Instead, as soon as he'd changed into his work clothes, he ran over to the hardware store and bought loads of lumber with which to frame (finally!) our family room windows! He spent the rest of the afternoon measuring, cutting and hammering away. Now, this might sound like no way to spend a Father's Day - laboring instead of relaxing - but actually, Bill was pleased to do so. He loves woodworking, but it seems he hardly ever finds the time to do it! And of course I'm pleased to have my family room (almost) finished off at long last. It might be time to start looking for curtains! ;)
I made one of Bill's favorite suppers last night - baked chicken (coated with cheddar cracker crumbs) with yellow peppers and roasted potatoes. For dessert - chocolate-chip pan cookies. Yum, once again!
Before I go, I'd like to share with you a prayer card that was handed out at church yesterday morning.
Dear Father in Heaven,
May we remember that children need:
Time and Attention,
Love and Patience,
Discipline and Guidance,
Caring and Affection,
Trusting and Security,
Laughter and Play.
Like Joseph, father of Jesus, may we also be a good role model and be the best example for our children.
Amen.
A good reminder for all of us who are blessed with children in our lives. Have a lovely day, everyone!
