Father's day

 Father's day couldn't come fast enough! Why? Because I had tricked Mike into thinking he was getting new socks or sandals when really, I had splurged on a new iPad . I know! It's really not something I'd normally do. The thing is, my husband works so incredibly hard . When he isn't at work, he's at home with us , helping me around the house and spending all the time he can with his kids who adore him. Add to that the fact that he's started a new job that is much easier when he has a screen bigger than a deck of cards to look at. So , the thought popped into my head to spoil him and I went with it.  Here he is , opening his " sandals"

Perhaps the sweetest part of the day was when Mackenzie presented Mike with a hate she'd made out of the hollow point of the pinata she swiped up at Logan's birthday party the day before. On each streamer, she'd written a note to Mike. Though she was supposed to be sleeping during the time she completed this fantastic gift, I was so proud of her and happy for Mike because I knew it meant a lot to him.

Mike wearing his hat and eating the donut that Mason and I snuck out at 6 am to get

Later, we met the Thueme"s for lunch and a photo shoot and then headed out to celebrate the evening with my dad. Something I cherish is being able to watch my dad being a grandpa. The way he watches them play and laughs at their antics is completely amazing and I just love seeing him open up to them and teaching them the things he knows.

 It's always a tough day for Mike since his dad passed away just after he graduated high school but I know that Ralph is so immensely proud of Mike and the man and father he has become.