happy father's day!

{sunday evening we went for a stroll}



{there are the strollers}

We had a happy morning - Wade didn't have any early church meetings and it was neat he took full advantage of his time at home.

Wade invited Kent "Kent do you want to come watch dad shave"
Kent runs wherever he goes and his feet carried him quickly to the bathroom.

I overheard Wade asking his sidekick "do I have enough on my face" and Kent giggling with sheer delight as he stared at his dad's fluffy white covered face.
Then Wade invited Kent "Kent do you want to help me shine my shoes?"

Kent runs wherever he goes and his feet carried him quickly to the front entrance.

I overheard Wade "This is the polish" "This is the cloth we use to buff. Kent, I used this same cloth on my mission!" "Now it's your turn to buff"

We sat down to buttermilk pancakes from scratch served with home made buttermilk syrup and sliced banana's (I didn't have any berries on hand!){Leon a little ticked he can't have any pancakes for himself he was reaching for my plate often}

fluffy. sweet. delicious. This is too good not make again and again! And oh my goodness if you haven't ever tasted buttermilk syrup - I mean - if you haven't ever devoured buttermilk syrup you are missing out indeed! Heavenly! But be sure to use your largest pot! Once you add in the baking soda...a bubbling over science experiment has rapidly occurred right before your eyes! I was quick acting and made it to the sink just in time - thankfully it didn't mess up our stove top.

Wade needed new swim trunks. He really did. The elastic on his current trunks was not so elastic anymore - to avoid mooning anyone... he opened a gift bag (tissue stuffed by Kent) containing a new pair of swim trunks! They are pretty snazzy! (And super on sale at Kohl's plus Kohl's sends out $10 GC in the mail - so needless to say got a smokin' deal on them!)

Church was wonderful! I'll note a couple things: the primary children sang a "medley" Daddy's Homecoming with actions and Dearest Names (second verse of course!). They are in the same key. Like I need to be up there leading them - they do a great job. It's even cuter to watch the younger ones who don't know the words but try anyway. Love it!

Wade short notice ended up teaching the lesson in Elders Quorum the person that was to do so wasn't there - the lesson he said was on Eternal Families.

Which brings me back to Father's Day. I am thankful for my father. It is hard to fathom that he passed away at age 50 (1986). You don't have to live a long life to leave a great legacy. He is a great husband and father. My mom misses him dearly. Us children cherish the memories we have of him. We have and are thankful for the letters and journals he diligently wrote. Yes it's sad that he isn't here to get to know all of his grandchildren and... well I'm not going to even begin the "and's" because there are MANY and's. But his influence is still with us. I know that he is still with us. He is mindful of us and aware of what we are doing. Death is inevitable for each of us, and when I do, I can't wait to embrace him (and all loved ones). It is so comforting to know that there is more after this life. It is a grand doctrine, that families are eternal.

After church I served up Rouladen - a German dish. I made Rouladen for Wade when he first came to visit me in Edmonton when we were dating. And just for Wade I set the table with our "man meal plates" He named them that as he was setting the table for a meal he prepared for me when we were first married - he is so fun!

I'm thankful for Wade for the great father that he is. He deeply cares for Kent and Leon. It is evidenced in his words, actions and feelings. They know it. A hallmark of a functional home is one where emotion and love are expressed and not suppressed. Kent is all about doing whatever his dad is doing. He'll follow him around, he'll sit "right where" Wade is sitting. Whatever Wade is eating he wants to eat. If dad is wearing shorts he wants his shorts on. If dad is going somewhere Kent automatically assumes and knows that he is going with him too. Leon certainly lights up to Dad's voice. He whips his head around to see him and has huge smiles and grins. I think that no one can get Leon laughing like Wade can. Wade is pleased that as of lately Leon has taken to falling asleep in his arms. This is SO nice : ) as Leon is quite attached to his momma.

We love you Wade!