Father's Day

We had Stake Conference on Father's Day so Sam was excited that he had no meetings all day. After a super busy day on Saturday we slept in and headed off to Choir practice so he didn't quite get the breakfast he wanted (even though it still included eggs)!

 After church, a nap for the special guy, and a walk in the canyon we got together with some good friends for dinner and dessert at our house. The guys decided on homemade doughnuts and after scouring several websites we settled on old fashioned sour cream doughnuts, oven cake doughnuts, and regular doughnuts with a chocolate glaze and a burnt caramel sea salt glaze.

 Sam didn't want to be caught in the process of eating one of his many doughnuts.

 The table was a mess with so many recipes going on (and maybe the smallness of my kitchen and having 16 kids there also).

 The cooking area.

 One of the kiddos so excited to try out his doughnut. I think they were almost as excited as the dads!!

 Sam and I

 After everyone left, Sam opened his presents. The kids LOVE to make gifts for him. Luke cut a chunk of wood down to size and then carved in "love" and stained it. He did a fabulous job!!

 Sarah wrote a poem for him. It goes like this:

"Fathers are the best

Even though they are gone all day

They comfort you, encourage you,

Help, discipline, and play sports too

Mine can do everything

He has encountered

My father is the best

My father is my hero

 Kathryn sewed a heart out of fabric. She sure loves to sew that girl!!

 Some pictures from our walk in the canyon.

 Sarah with her new friend, Captain. Ok, ok our new dog (but that's a whole other story!!)

 Kathryn loves the water and loved playing in it.

 Seth in one of his normal poses.

Love that smile!! Can you see Kathryn still in the water in the background?

What a great day we had. I am so thankful for this man that is the father of my children!! He is amazing and I love having him forever (: