Father's Day x 2

June has been a month full of family and fun. We kicked it off with two Father's Day celebrations, and I can't believe it's almost over!

First up was Father's Day with my family. It was extra special because Zach got to come home and celebrate with us. He got here a few days before and will leave after the 4th of July. It's been so great having him home. Dad was preaching at FBC Hennessey on Father's Day, and we were all there to support him. Afterward we headed to the house for some great food, family time and present opening. Then we headed over to Terry and Cheryl's to celebrate with the extended family. It was a long day, but a great one.

 It took several tries in the hot, humid weather but we finally got a family photo. 

 Quinn is growing up so fast. She took a while to roll over, but now she's a pro at it. This is her favorite toy at Mamo and Grandpa's house. 

 She's full of smiles! 

 I wish I would have gotten a picture of Dad opening the big present. It was from Mom and it was a large picture of the scenery on the road to Big Sur. They saw it in Monterey and Dad wanted to get it but they had no way of getting it home. Mom surprised him with it and he was SO excited. They hung it in the kitchen so Dad can look at it every morning when he's making his coffee.

 It cooled off some so we could actually enjoy the afternoon outdoors. The dogs did SO much better this time around since Kyle was there to calm Oliver. They even all got off their leashes eventually! 

The next weekend, we headed to Rose Hill to celebrate with the Fox clan. We had originally planned to meet in Ponca, but at 35 weeks pregnant, Stacie needed to take it easy, so we decided to come to her. We made it there early enough in the day that we got to cuddle Henry before his nap. Kyle even got some shooting practice in. Although it was warm, it was pretty nice outside that evening, so the boys had a blast playing while the guys manned the grill. They were just starting their evening swim before the storm clouds started rolling in and it was time to hit the road.

 Oliver loves road trips!

 Henry is always excited to see his Papa, even just after waking up from his nap. 

 What is it with the Fox boys and their cars?! They just can't get enough. 


 These boys are growing like weeds. Conner will start going to school half a day in the fall and is becoming quite the little chatter box. Henry can name all of the characters in his favorite show, Chuggington, and was working on the difference between "him" and "her" while we were there. He got it right about 60% of the time. 

 I had no clue where Oliver was, and when I went to find him, I discovered these two under the table. Aren't they precious! Conner was being so sweet to him, following him around and petting him. Oliver loved it! 

 These two may as well be fish in the summer time. They do a lot of swimming and love to splash around. 


Our first and only photo of the two of us with Oliver (selfies don't count!).

We are so grateful to have such wonderful families and fathers. They've done a great job raising us, supporting us and loving us throughout the years. What a blessing they are in all of our lives!

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