Happy Father's Day!

Another boating day, er.... Father's Day, is in the books! It was a busy day celebrating the best Dada there is! First we had a nice breakfast at home with some present opening, then Scott and Evie did a quick walk through of the car show in Issaquah, and then we headed to the boat for a lazy afternoon before going to a friend's house for dinner.

Thanks, Scott, for all that you do to provide for this family and for making the girls the center of your universe! The girls each wrote a cute book about what they love about Scott and here's some gems:

From Nora:

- My dad is 90 years old and weighs 10 pounds

- My dad is really good at working with wood

- My dad is so strong, he can lift a big piece of wood

- My dad likes to eat hot sauce and drink water

- My dad always says "I am so sweet"

From Evie:

- My dad loves it when I snuggle with him

- My dad is funny when he misunderstands

- My Dad never tells me to go to bed

- My dad is the best dad because he is super funny

- He is funny when he does a funny dance

- He makes the best pasta

- He can run faster than a car

Opening presents and cards

Nora being silly. Wonder who she got that from?

Beautiful day on the boat.

Lazeroni floating

This was the first time the girls sat up front and they loved it

Hold on tight!

I'm Evie, the sailor-girl!

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