Daddy Day with the Richardson's

As promised here are some pictures we took at Grandma and Grandpa Richardson's place last night.  It was so nice to celebrate Father's Day with everyone and it's extra special when Tim, Deanna, Leita, and Brad (Andy's uncle, aunt, and cousins) come back.  We grilled out and had lots of yummy desserts.  Kirstin (Andy's cousin) made this delicious chocolate cake for us all to eat.  You know it's good when Isaiah and Ava eat quite a bit of the cake.  Typically they just eat the frosting and pick at the cake.  This time was different...Isaiah was really trying to eat the entire piece...so you know it was delicious...plus I tried it too and can tell you it was!



Uncle Darrell looking on...as Kirstin cuts pieces for everyone.

Me and my love

Isaiah trying to get every piece into his mouth...he was trying so hard to balance it on the fork.

Ava and Isaiah helping Great Grandpa Richardson open a 12 room bird house that he got for one of his Father's Day presents.

Grandpa holding up a shirt that he got from Leita and Brad

Darrell, Dan, and Andy working together to assemble the birdhouse.

Tim opening gifts from his family with Deanna

Daddy with his two little loves...they love when Daddy gives them "pony rides."

Giddy-up Daddy!

My Three Happy's:

1) I was putting Isaiah to bed and was in the middle of a story and he said, "Mommy, I have to go potty."  So we took off his diaper (he still wears a diaper at night and a pull-up for naps) and headed to the bathroom.  He sat there for a while and said, "I have to go poo poo too."  I left him alone and he called me in when he was done.  Sure enough he did and was so proud of himself.  He really is doing an amazing job!  Before we would ask him if he had to go potty...we still do...but he seems to tell us now when he as to go.  We're so proud!

2) We went to Hobby Lobby tonight to get supplies to make the signs to put on the convertible Ava will be riding in for the 4th of July parade.  I love doing that kind of stuff!  Cleaning the house...no thanks...craft projects...anytime!  Can you believe they already have Christmas stuff out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3) Watching our garden grow...this year we didn't plant as many things but we do have sweet corn, sugar snap peas, green beans, wax beans, four different types of tomatoes, and a variety of different radishes.  Let me tell you some of them are hot!