Father's Day 2011 (A Day Late, and a Dollar Short...but Rich in the Ways that Matter)

Hey, friends!

It's been a while since my last post, but here's to hoping that I can blog more than once a month. We are still in the midst of getting our home ready for market, but have made great progress.

I thought I'd tell you a little about our Father's Day weekend.

It started with the hopes and dreams of a fishing trip, which were quickly canceled, after Oklahoma's 100 + degree weather.

I was also going to post some SUPER fantastic pics of Father's Day, ON Father's Day, but I was not feeling well.

So, I improvised.

Instead of the usual, cheesy snap-shots (which would have been okay), I bring you live pics of what Father's Day is really about: Teaching sons how to do manly things, like...

...roofing:  

Listening to fatherly direction:

Listening to staged direction:

(Brian, "Hey, take a picture of this" Me, "Click!" Me again, "What were you pointing at?" Brian, "Nothing.")

Um...Ooookay.

More building, teaching, and instruction in things of all-around manliness.

(But pausing to smile):

Here is what is happening under the porch.

(Because he wants to be like Dad):

Serving.

(Like father, like son):

Yep, they are working hard in the Oklahoma wind...

(I stole a pic of my neighbors' flag):

...because that's what good Father's do.

Teach.

Love.

Guide.

Grunt.

Happy Father's Day, Honey! You da man!

"I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity ..."
(1 Chronicles 29:17)
 

Cheering you on & checking the fuel gauge,

Layla