To my Dad, who has always been an amazing example of hard work, sacrifice, & standing up for what he believes in. Thank you! We are so blest to have you leading our family. Happy Father's Day!***************
We started out Father's Day weekend by welcoming our newest priest to St. John's. Fr. J joined us for dinner, pinball, & lots of fun. Andrew & Rebecca are totally in love with him. He's such a good sport!********
On Sunday we ventured out to some fun Safari stops downtown,
took advantage of a free train ride at the zoo,
then headed up to Darren's parents for a cookout & fun with the cousins. 
Rebecca spent most of her time playing...or sitting...in the fountain. ; )
*******Father's Day Interview 2009 with Andrew age 4 1/2
(some highlights)
What's Daddy's favorite food?
Meat.
Daddy loves to cook…
pizza.
If he could go on a trip, he would…
get his sunglasses & his hat & his backpack & he would go to the beach.
When Daddy shops, he loves to buy…
stuff.
I really love it when Daddy…
tucks me in bed.
His favorite chore is…
cleaning out the bathrooms.
My dad loves to relax by…
me.
Daddy is as handsome as...
Andrew.
What does Daddy do all day?
He takes naps, hugs me, reads me books, that's all.
What are you going to do for Father's Day?
Give him a cake, give him balloons, turn on the lights, say surprise, make him his own breakfast in the morning, always gonna hug him all day!
Where do you like to go with Daddy?
I like to take him to the play store & go to weddings & play police to wear my black pants & socks & shoes & belt and...POLICE!
What does Daddy teach you?
I like to do equals & plus & how many & numbers & letters, ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ...oh & read books!
What does Daddy do to make you laugh and smile?
He tickles me & bounces me on his bed, gives me flowers & buys new things for me.
What do you do to make him laugh?
I tickle his belly button & sometimes in the morning I get him dressed & I pick girl clothes.
What do you like to do with Daddy?
Everything. Secrets from Mom. Spray weeds & stuff & play with him.
Why do you love Daddy?
Because he's smart & he's my favorite kind of Daddy in the world.
Anything else you want to tell him?
That's a lot of stuff; I don't want to make him tired. Just tell him "Happy Father's Day!"
