Father's Day

The first thing we did on Father's Day was open presents.  Ava was so excited for Rich to see his surprises.  Ava picked out a "Mr. Incredible" shirt because her dad is, well, INCREDIBLE.  She also picked out some Angry Bird band-aids because she knew daddy would share them with her.  Ava put her presents inside a bag she decorated with cute pictures.

I also made a gift (with Ava's help) for Rich.  Earlier in the week I asked Ava to make 3 signs that read, "I", "LOVE", & "Dad".  We then took these signs up to the temple and took a whole bunch of cute pictures with Ava holding the signs.  It was hard, but Ava and I picked out the three pictures we like the most and put them in a collage frame for Rich to take to work.  I think the gift turned out really cute and I'm grateful Ava was excited to make it happen.

After presents we had a special Father's Day breakfast.  The day before I made English muffins from scratch.  I used them to make breakfast sandwiches with eggs, prosciutto, and cheese.  They were really tasty and something I will have to make again.

We enjoyed time as a family, then headed to church, and then off to Gridley to spend the rest of the day with Rich's family.  Ava was excited to see her two newest cousins, Levi & Tavi.  She was especially happy to see Tavi and hold her for the first time (she held Levi in the hospital).  Ava was so sweet and gentle with the babies.  She held both of them and for a long time too.  She quietly sang to them and sweetly "ssshhhed" them when they cried.  It was bitter-sweet watching her with them.  I'm so glad she loves them so much, but it made me a little sad to think she may never be a big sister.  She would be a wonderful big sister  I am grateful she has so many wonderful cousins to play with.

Ava with her gift for Rich.  She did a good job keeping it a secret.

Rich is pretty "Incredible".  We are blessed to have him as a dad and husband.

Ava picked these out for Rich because she really wanted them.  She is lucky to have a wonderful dad that likes to share.

Ava made these signs all by herself for my project.

It is hard to see the pictures, but this is my gift to Rich.

Usually Ava is happy to take pictures, but this day she was not cooperative.  This is the best smile we could get from her.

Ava holding baby Tavi for the first time.

I sat down with Ava to help her support Tavi's head.

Ava is holding a sleeping Levi and I have an unhappy Tavi.

Levi is still chilling with Ava and I finally got Tavi to sleep.