Father's Day

I have a big post to write about our weekend but today is more important. Today is Father's Day. It's a day pretty much just like Mother's Day, except we celebrate the fathers in our lives - be it our fathers, husbands, step-fathers, uncles, grandfathers or just someone who was like a father to us. I know several people in my life who haven't had a good father and it saddens me. I was and am very fortunate to have a loving father. He's always encouraged me in every aspect of my life, even when he may not have understood why or even agreed with me. He taught me a lot of different life skills and fueled my love of sci-fi, reading and writing. Dad, if you read this - I love you and appreciate you very much.

The first picture is my Dad singing to little Ellie and the second is my Dad and Zeke playing.

I'm also very fortunate to have a wonderful husband and father of my children. He and I have learned a lot together about parenting and marriage. It hasn't always been easy but he's never faltered or said "I give up." He's always encouraged my staying home with the kids and has readily embraced my desire to homeschool them. Hubby, you are a great father and I look forward to many more years together.

The first picture is Zeke and Daddy, the second Ellie and Daddy.
(Both are pictures of the kids when they were tired of taking pictures! LOL)