Fathers Day - 2008

This year for Father's Day Carissa and Cody spent the weekend and day with their dad. This is the first year in 3 years that we haven't had all the kids on the special day. Bill, Brandon, Brianna, and I went to my Dad and Lynn's for Father's Day. Since I have recently been diagnosed with Celiac Disease ( I cannot take in any gluten's: wheat,barley,rye,etc) and we were having lunch I was a little worried that everyone would not be at ease and would fuss over making sure I "could have what was to eat" I do not want this to be the first thing every one worries about before or when I am over visiting and it's an eating occasion. Lynn was very good and called ahead and asked me what I could and couldn't eat and I asked her not to worry about me, I would eat what I could and would not eat what I couldn't.....I do really appreciate her trying to be sure everything was "ok" for me. Grandma and Bud were there as well, and it was great to see them as usual. It was a quick ride up and back, as Bill had to be to work by 4 pm and we slept in that morning until 20 minutes til' 10 AM, but all in all it was a good day. Unfortunately I did not get many pictures, as my purse never ends up making it into the house ( I always leave it in the car) and of course I forgot my camera in my purse. Brianna had a successful day of " no accident " potty training, even being some where else and is really making progress in that area....even for the 1 1/2 hour car ride up and back ~ no accidents :) She has been great to potty train....very easy! Dad was tired and didn't feel well but it was great to visit with him, as always, even if just for a little bit! Lynn is always a gracious hostess! I wish we got to spend more time with them....the kids warmed up rather nice and had a ball. Brandon was on Papa Mike's heals the entire time. He did not want to leave when we did and asked if Papa Mike was going to "ride in his truck" we said yes he rides in his truck and then all the way home he wanted to know if Papa Mike and Gma Lynn were following us....Bill had a nice father's day, he liked his saw I got him and loves the digital key chain, although I don't think he has loaded any pics yet, I'll do it for him soon, but need him to pick out the pictures :) Maybe he's waiting for pictures from our vacation to Long Beach over the 4th???? instead of just procrastinating per usual :) hee hee!