Father's Day

I'm happy to finally have a father's day to write about! :-) I'm usually pretty lame when it comes to gifts or fun things for Nick on father's day, but this year I think the kids and I did pretty good!

I got the idea to set up a scavenger hunt with gifts scattered along the way for him to find. It was a lot of fun figuring out the clues and where to hide them and what gifts to get/give him. Bridget was spending the night with Ashleigh Friday night so I took her along with us to get the gifts and to write up the scavenger hunt clues. She and Ashleigh were big helpers. We didn't include Preston in the process since I figured he'd spill the beans and tell Nick.

Sunday morning started with Ashleigh setting up her sign that she made. She set it out so he'd see it as he came down the stairs in the morning.

I took off to get a last minute gift for Nick and when I got home we kicked Nick out of the house so we could set up the scavenger hunt clues.

Then the kids were on daddy-look out duty to let me know when he was almost home.

Here he comes....

Preston gave Nick the first clue in our driveway.

He had a hard time figuring it out. Lol. I thought I made really easy clues, so I'm glad it was somewhat hard for him.

Finally he figured out the clue was on our satellite dish....

The next clue-and first gift (swedish fish) was found in our room

Then he headed outside again and found the next clue on our red patio chair.

He had a hard time figuring out this clue too....

He then headed inside to look thru our movies. (his clue gave him a line from one of his favorite movies, so he had to figure out which movie it was)

Then he got his next clue off the cheese in our fridge...he eats a LOT of Tillamook Cheddar cheese every day. He figured out that clue pretty quickly.
That clue then took him out to his garage and to his golf clubs where he found another clue and a gift.

He then stayed in the garage to find something that didn't belong in there (a little case belonging to Ashleigh). Inside was his final clue to find his final gift

He found his last gift under an extra piece of carpet we have in our dining room (why people carpet dining rooms, I'll never know!!!)

Then he sat and opened his gifts.... swedish fish....

A receipt letting him know that I purchased a subscription to Glenn Beck TV for him.

A gift certificate for a day of golf any time he chooses and only has to give me 1 hr notice. I wanted to get him an actual gift card, but I don't know where he golfs at, so this was the best I could do. He laughed at my drawing! ;-)

And then a book--Glenn Becks The Original Argument. It's about the constitution.

The we gave him the cards....him with Ash

Card from Preston

My card, I didn't get a picture of him opening.

My errand in the morning was to get him one of his favorite lunches--Oriental Chicken Salad from Applebees. yum!

Here's all the clue's

Nick and the kids with his gifts and clues

Then we took a few family pics. I have no make up on! :-( oh-well!!!

Love this picture of Nick with the kids!

Preston wanted to take a picture so he took one of nick and Ash

Then I took one of Nick and Preston. My strong guys!!!
It was a fun father's day and I think Nick really enjoyed it!!!

We took the kids on a bike ride to the park later and we all played some UNO and Wahoo as a family too.

I feel so blessed to not only have my own wonderful dad, leading and guiding me through out my life, who loves me no matter what and who I know is always someone I can call if I need anything, and who I love and respect and admire more than anything....I love you, Daddy!!!

but I also have my kids' dad...my husband.

Nick is such a great dad. He shows love to the kids every day and is always willing to teach them new things, cuddle with them when they need some extra attention, and just be there for them when they need him. He is my rock and the one I lean on when I feel like I am losing it. He is my everything and the one I hold nearest and dearest to my heart! He is my best friend and I love him with all my heart and soul! I'm SO glad he is my kids' dad. Xoxo. love you honey!!!