The Nitty Gritty

The Down-N-Out Diner: Dinner for Thursday, July 21, 2011 : "Our dinner for Thursday, July 21, 2011 will be Hoagie Sandwiches. We are scheduled to feed 300 men. Please choose from the following and sign up..."

Happy Father's Day to the best daddy in the whole world! Van loves his "Da-da". He loves it when Daddy cuddles him and lets him sleep on his chest. Will loves to play "ghost" and "pillow in the face" and looks forward to riding dad's back to bed each night. Happy Father's Day to Grandpa Steve! Aren't these cute picture of his Utah grandsons? Today on our way back from Orem William said at least five times "I want to go to Grandpa Steve's house." I said "Sorry Will! Grandpa lives in Louisiana and you have to ride an airplane to get there and it costs like a thousand dollars." He let out a sigh of despair and said "Dangit!" We couldn't agree more. Also, Happy Father's Day to my dad! I miss you more than ever today, but it's comforting to know you are in a better place swelling with pride admiring your children and grandchildren.

Van is 9 months old! These photos were taken a month ago. His ninth month was not very fun for him--he's had pink eye twice and five ear infections and busted out his top two front teeth. Sophie had it right when she said Van is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--so pleasant in the day and a nightmare and night. Hopefully someday he can be nice and healthy and establish some good sleeping habits. Even if Van drives me nuts at night, he sure brings a lot of happiness to our family. We can't imagine life without little Vanner!