Happy Father's Day

Dear Dads, We tried to get the family together to all wish you a Happy Father's Day on video. After three takes and several near melt downs....as we say to the kids......"you get what you get"

 

Wishing our Fathers, Opa, Papa, and Grandpa Happy Father's Day: TAKE 1 ERIC VIDEOS

 

Wishing our Fathers, Opa, Papa, and Grandpa Happy Father's Day: TAKE 2 ERIC VIDEOS

 

Wishing our Fathers, Opa, Papa, and Grandpa Happy Father's Day: TAKE 3 ERIC VIDEOS 

After the attempt at the family video we escaped the confines of "melt-down-city", loaded our bikes and bike trailer and headed for the serenity of the Alameda Beach.

Aaron received a family-sized tent for Christmas, courtesy of my Dad and Jeanne's gracious gift card to Cabellas. This tent is a far-cry from the tents of the backpacking variety. It sleeps EIGHT! We are anticipating taking our nieces and nephews along on camping trips from time to time so we didn't mess around when it came to spaciousness. The tent practically spans the width of our backyard and can hold 3 double bed mattresses with ease. Backpacking more than one mile with this puppy would be a considerable strength training move.

Since the temps were hitting the rare 80 degree mark we decided to break in the tent with our first backyard camp out with boys night out. They were giddy with excitement and talked themselves to sleep as the watched the clouds pass over above. Noah made it all the way to 2:30 AM and then wanted to join Momma back inside in the comforts of her queen bed. Eric on the other hand got a solid sleep and didn't get up until his usual, sunrise.

Being it was Father's Day Momma didn't mind being banned from the tent this time and I am sure Dadda didn't want to sleep in on Father's Day or anything anyway.