The One With a Happy Father's Day

Today is Father's Day 2018/

What a wonderful father's day it is. It started off with a fabulous breakfast at C House. And it continued with two games in the playoffs for flag football (we fell just short of making it to the finals game). And what a group we had. It was simply an AWESOME team.

As I reflect on this wonderful day, I realize just how lucky I am.

I have a wonderful family and an amazing wife who made me a DAD.

I have two beautiful kids.

I had a dad who was a great role model for being a Dad.

I am truly blessed.

What a wonderful father's day.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!

The One With a Happy Father's Day

Today is Father's Day. And, boy is it a wonderful day. I am truly blessed to be a dad.

We celebrated a beautiful day today:

• I woke up and we watched a show Bri and Kiff love called Flipped Vegas
• We played some video games
• I opened a couple of cool gifts - including Indiana Jones for Wii 
• We went out for breakfast
• We took nice car ride and encountered a lost dog that found its way home
• We watched Dr. Strange
• We got a nice meal in
• We watched Celtics and Lakers 30 for 30.

Overall, a beautiful day.

And a happy father's day to you, Dad. I love you...and I miss you everyday!

The One With the One Year Anniversary

Last Friday was a somber day.

A day to remember.

A day to reflect.

It was one year since the passing of my father - a great man - one I will remember forever.

It was a day of sadness, of joy, of rememberance.

A day to reflect on many memories.

A day to laugh, to think, to look.

A day that I remembered my Dad.

An inspiration who I could always turn to.

I miss you Dad.

I will always love you.

Thanks for being my Dad!

The One Where We Say Goodbye to Dad

This past week was tough.

We held a wake and funeral for my Dad. Not what I would have ever expected would be happening this year. It was a tough, tough day.

We spent most of the time remembering, honoring, and celebrating my Dad, his life's achievements, and his love of family. He was quite a special guy...one who had lived a good long life and one that we had hoped to spend several more years with. Of course, one day we will be with him again.

The wake included a wonderful video montage put together by Everett Funeral Home with clips that we had given them. It was amazing...even even more special because it was synched with music that he liked. Singing in the Rain still stands out.

The following day, Tuesday April 21, we said our official farewell with the funeral. Everyone in his family has a part, from readings, to responses, to a Eulogy, to bringing up the gifts. Even though it was tough, we all did a great job in part because we all loved him so much, and wanted to do it.

We celebrated him after at the Dolphin Restaurant and returned to their home.

An amazing man with an amazing legacy.

I love you Dad!

Dad's Here is a Great Lullaby to Try

One of the honors of being a dad is putting your children to bed. It is one of those moments where you get to play an important role in helping your children off to a peaceful sleep.

Here is a fun lullaby we made up at home to try with your kiddoes. It goes to the Friere Jacques tune (now, how is that for spelling).

Hello starlight, hello startlight
In the sky, in the sky
How are you tonight stars, how are you tonight stars
We are tired, we are tired.

Hello green stars, hello green stars
Glowing bright, glowing bright
How are you tonight stars, how are you tonight stars
We are tired, we are tired.

Hello red star, hello red stars
Rising high, rising high
How are you tonight stars, how are you tonight stars
We are tired, we are tired.

Hello yellow stars, hello yellow stars
Yodeling loud, yodeling loud
How are you tonight stars, how are you tonight stars
We are tired, we are tired.

Hello blue stars, hello blue stars
Bold and bright, bold and bright
How are you tonight stars, how are you tonight stars
We are tired, we are tired.

Hello all stars, hello all stars
In the sky, in the sky
How are you tonight stars, how are you tonight stars
We are tired, we are tired.

Sure. I know stars cannot yodel...but who cares. Have fun with the song....it has its own sign songy beat that'll put your kiddos to sleep....and maybe you, too.