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Father's Day

We started off Father's Day weekend at my parents house on Saturday.  Mom and Dad wanted some yard work done so we helped them and had a little cook out.  The food was great and it was nice to see mom and dad.  We had not seen them in a couple of weeks.  The boys always seem to enjoy being there also. 


Brendan and Granddad spending some quality time together.
 
 
Sunday morning came early and I spent a little time in the bike shop waiting for the rest of the family to get up.  I went upstairs and woke Michelle up so we could start getting ready for church.  She got the boys up and they came down with presents for dad.  I got a very nice card from the boys and very special card from Michelle.  I have really become a bit of a coffee snob and received a bag of Starbucks coffee beans, a set of headphones for my iPhone and iPad and a bin of change from JJ for my bike fund.  Brendan also gave me a small stuffed bulldog.  He believes I am part dog!
 
 
We had a nice service at church.  Pastor Brian of Stompin' The Ground Ministries gave the message.
JJ, me and Brendan
 
We then went to Nuevo Vallarta in Clio for a special Father's Day lunch with our church family.  Great food and great company.  We left the restaurant full and headed home.
 
 
We arrived at home and Michelle and I took a nap.  I slept for 2 hours.  We then did a quick clean of the house and prepared for Michelle's family to arrive.  We had pizza and ice cream cake.
 

I will have to say this was my best Father's Day yet.  Thank you to the boys, Michelle and all of our family for making it such special weekend.  I love you all!




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