Father's Day

I have some pretty incredible fathers in my life. The one who raised me, the one who raised my husband and the one raising my kids.

My dad has done so much for me over the almost 30 years of my existence. Mike Mack is a trustworthy, hard working, man of God that is a great father and friend. I am so thankful that God made him my Daddy. He is also an incredible grandfather. He waited 25 years to have 'his boy' and now he is living it up. Christian loves to feed the horses and go for rides in the gator around their house. Baylor also enjoys being with her Tex--he swings her really high and makes her giggle. We all love you:)

Jeff's dad is another hardworking, great man of God. He works very early mornings to help provide for those who either don't have families or just can't live with them anymore. I admire how hard he works. He raised an incredible son and I know that by what Jeff has become. Thank you Papa for always being willing to play with Christian and Baylor. We all love you too:)

Finally the man who is raising my children--Jeff McInturff is the best Daddy around. Baylor loves to play and just be with you. She has spent many a day walking around looking for 'dada' while he is at work. She can now run to you when you come home and I know you love it. Christian loves to play games and do 'boy stuff' with you. You are beginning to teach him some golf with his new birthday present and I hope that becomes a way you spend even more time together as he grows. You do so much for us and we probably don't tell you enough how much we appreciate you. We know that we are always your #1 priority and that makes all your hard work worth it. When you are with us you don't mind doing the things we find fun even if they may not be at the top of your list. As a husband you spoil me in so many ways--I know that's not hard since I can get excited over the smallest of things. The point is that you do it and that makes me feel special. I adore you and love watching you with our children. You make both of them so happy and I know they feel loved and protected. Like your father and father-in-law, you are a prayerful man that has his heart turned to God. I know you will pass this onto both our children, but especially Christian. I know he will grow up to become a godly man because he has a good role model in you. You are not perfect (believe me I'm not either), but you admit when you make mistakes and that takes even more courage. Christian will learn to be a good daddy because you make it look so easy and fun. We all love you so much and hope you have a great father's day.


P.S. I don't want to forget all the fabulous fathers my friends are. I won't name because I would be sure to leave someone out, but I love that my kids are growing up with yours. You are all striving to be what God wants you to be and that makes you GREAT daddies. Happy Father's Day everyone!!

It's fun...

to push brother around for a change. Baylor finally got to use some of her birthday money and bought herself a fun Little Mermaid ride-on toy. It plays music and little fiqures dance around. She loves it!!! Christian decided to go for a ride and Baylor thought it was the funniest thing to push him around--see that big smile?!?!

It was a party weekend

There cars whipped around the turns really fast and the kids loved it. I couldn't get a good picture because it was sooo fast. This was when it was over.
Fishing for a prize with Daddy
We love hanging out with our friends...we've ended up at their house for dinner several nights recently. You guys are coming here next I PROMISE.

We finished off Christian's birthday with a trip to the fair. It is a little pop up kind that they do in the mall parking lot every year and this is our second year to go--each time with the Laytons of course. Tara has the best pics of Christian, Paisley and I on the big slide you use the potato sacks on. Xander and Baylor were less than 6 months old the first time we went and this year they still couldn't do much, but by next year watch out!!!

The last picture shows how we ended the weekend...Anna Kate had her party at the pool and we all had lots of fun. Baylor had to show off her 'itsy bitsy, tinny whenny blue polka dot bikini' and Christian was so proud of his new Spiderman water ring (thanks Paisley)--It's always fun to spend a lot of time with friends:)

more party pics

Aren't Preston and Jeff SOOOO CUTE?!?!
Our cool new scooter
Caroline and MaryAnn Green
Our neighbors Gina, Natalie, Randy and Becca came
Trying out the new clubs

The party

Ty, Christian, Jackson and Grant ready to save the day as Spidey's helpers
Nana got this really cool banner and made his AWESOME cake. Everyone loved it and said the banner was neat too. Thanks Nana for making our day special
Blowing out the candle
Who knows what these boys are up to...maybe Cole is telling Christian about some secret mission while Ty and Carson wait to get their instructions

We had a great time at Christian's party. We were surrounded by loving family and friends and we all sweated it out together at the park. The curse of a summer birthday is that there is a 99.9% chance of it being HOT!! Oh well, the kids still had a blast. Christian was showered with more gifts than any boy could imagine. Lots of fun Spiderman toys and some fun outdoor chalk/paint and swimming things. His Nana, Papa and Uncle Jeremy got him a really cool Spiderman scooter that Christian loves!! and KayKay and Tex bought him a better batter set that we can't wait to try out (it's tee ball w/o the tee--the ball hangs so you have to watch it more). Mim and Travis got him MACK (the semi) from the Cars movie--he is loving carting the cars everywhere. Mommy and Daddy (but mostly daddy) got him his own real set of golf clubs!! His name is embroidered on the bag and everything--too cute.

My little boy is growing up...

because he turns 4 today!! WE started the day with Dunkin' Donuts at the Green's house. We needed to borrow something and still had not seen the new house so it was a nice way to start our day:)

We spent the week in Vegas and both of our kids looked like they had grown while we were gone. Christian more so I guess b/c I knew his birthday was this weekend. I just can't believe that he is four. It just seems like yesterday we were at Centennial Hospital waiting for him to be born. Christian, you have brought so much joy into our lives over the past four years. You have such a gentle heart and I know that will make you into a great man someday. You have started to really use your imagination and I love listening to you play. Right now you have your new "MACK" truck that Mim and Travis gave you. You are making him and the other cars talk to each other--it's funny. Your sister already loves to terrorize you and you take it the best way you can. I love watching the two of you together--you are a phenomenal big brother and I know it'll only get better with time.

We are getting ready to have a fun afternoon at the park with some of your friends. It is a Spiderman theme b/c that is your new love. You still like Thomas the Train and CARS, but Spidey seems to take the cake lately. I hope you get to experience birthdays through your own children's eyes someday...it's one of the funnest parts of parenting.

The Big Day

Today is the BIG day. We have planned, talked, dreamed and talked some more about this day for over a year. Kim and Travis will become husband and wife today and we are all so excited. The kids did pretty well at Rehearsal last night, but there is NO TELLING what they'll do today.

Please say a little prayer that the whole day goes well and we have happy adults AND kids.

I know God is blessing this union and has so many things in store for this wonderful couple.

Let the adventure begin...

It is now 8:30pm. The day is over and we are exhausted!!! Baylor did not walk down the aisle--I had to hold her and Christian RAN down it:) It's all good. We had fun at the reception and loved getting to see so many people we loved in one place. I think I'll go collapse in bed now.