Happy Father's Day

I wasn't really on my game this year for Father's Day. We had a busy week with the first meeting of the Home School Girls Club, and horseback riding lessons, and the Sorvik's open house. So, we didn't have any cards ready or special plans made for Daddy. But, we got up went to church and had Bubbles with in the car so we could scoot up to Gooseberry park right after. With all the rain we've been having we were excited to see the falls in their full glory in contrast to the slow trickle they have been the last few years. We made our usual pit stop at the smoke house for salmon and saltines and were on our way.

The girls had a hey day jumping from rock to rock at the base of the falls. I think it was much more exhilarating than in in the past with all the rushing water and spray from the falls. Last year while watching their rock jumping we decided that we needed to invest in some Keens for the girls so that we wouldn't have to be on pins and needles the whole time thinking they were going to crack their heads open. We had bought the Keens and it at least gave us some comfort knowing that our little mountain goats were well shod. We didn't do the full loop down to the lake and kept it to the falls area. Freja has been a bit under the weather this weekend so we didn't want to wipe her out. Regardless, we spent about 3 hours at the park before we headed back.

On the way home we stopped at Betty's Pies. It was actually the first time we've ever eaten there because the line is usually to long for our hungry bellies to wait. It was good and the girls cleaned their plates. It is amazing how much food those girls can put down now that they are out running around and getting so much fresh air. I let them each order their own piece of pie and I abstained thinking that there would be plenty of left over pie. Nope, they both ate these HUGE pieces of pie. I did manage to get one good bite of each. Now Dusty, being the adventurous eater that he is ordered the Pie Shake, which is exactly like it sounds. They take a big piece of the pie of your choice (strawberry rhubarb) throw it in the blender with some ice cream and milk and blend it all up. It was good but the thought of it all is kind of disgusting to me. I think it was actually the highlight of his day though:)

We finally made it home and got the girls bathed, tick checked and we sat down for a family game of Mancala. Then got the girls to bed. Overall a good day despite my lack of planning and preparation and we WILL be making cards for Dusty and the Grandpa's tomorrow after VBS.