Father's Day. A day to celebrate family leaders, to appreciate all they do. A day to thank them for the sacrifices they have made to provide for their families. A day to recognize the invaluable contributions they make to the family. A day to have fun!!

We took Matthew to Bugaloo Cafe for a delicious lunch. If you like fish and have never tried their cod sandwich, you are missing out. YU-UM! Emily was more than happy to see shrimp on the menu -- in a kid's meal!!! SCORE!

After lunch we challenged Matthew to a little healthy competition on the lanes. I had a good feeling that it wouldn't be much competition, but it was fun anyway. Eli loved his shoes and was disappointed that he couldn't take them home. 

This was Eli's first time bowling and he was very patient to wait for his turn and did considerably well (thanks to the bumpers). And we were all very patient waiting for his low-momentum ball to roll to the end of the lane. Emily was the only participant to have her ball bounce into another lane!

It was a lot of fun, and for some added entertainment we went through the car wash. Why does that always get the kids squealing??? Ah, the joy bottled up in children!

So, I wish to say to my best friend and parenting partner -- Happy Father's Day! You are so appreciated. You are so loved. I cannot imagine parenting without you! Thank you for being the wonderful father and role model that you are to our three blessings!

Eli showing Emily technique. 

Note Matthew's last frame! I guess it takes him 9 frames to warm up. Apparently it takes me several games to get going. But it was a lot of fun!