Happy Father's Day, Daddy!
Everyone who knows Jared very well knows that he is not really crazy about birthdays, parties, presents. He is a bit of a party pooper. He likes Christmas and holidays, but would prefer to just occasionally pick out his own things that he needs (and wants) throughout the year instead of waiting to get them on his birthday. So, since our first year of marriage I don't think I have gotten him anything for special occasions. That is just how he likes it.
This year, since Hope is starting to understand celebration concepts and is Mommy's big helper, we decided to go against Daddy's wishes of nothing for Father's Day. Hope, Bryce and I went and picked out a Polo shirt and brown belt at our nearby TJ Maxx, and made sure to keep the receipt. :) Hope helped me wrap the present and hide it under our bed. We then picked out a breakfast recipe for that morning and made a shopping list. She was so excited about it all that when Daddy came home she told him all about it. She told Daddy what we got him, where it is hidden, what it is for, and was thrilled to death about it. Jared was surprised, but thorougly enjoyed asking Hope all sorts of questions about the present and what Hope helped me do. It was one of the sweetest little conversations I've seen her have.
It was painstaking for Hope to wait until Father's Day for the present unveiling (since it was such a surprise), but finally Father's day came. The kids enjoyed their customary early morning beverage, acting as if they woke up on the wrong side of the bed. However, when the present was brought out the kids perked up. Our party pooper was a bit difficult to get moving, but enjoyed the kids excitement and actually kept the shirt and belt we picked out. It was a fun morning and we love our Daddy!
here are some pictures of our morning.....
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