Mike's First Father's Day!!!

Before I jump to Father's Day... here's a quick little glimpse at what we've been up to lately: 

THE WEATHER IS PERFECT AND OUR DECK IS
SHADY... WE SPEND MOST AFTERNOONS
LOUNGING OUTSIDE THESE DAYS.  

SWEET BROTHERS.  

CLAYTON IS GRABBING AT EVERYTHING LATELY.
HE IS GOOD AT GRABBING A FIST FULL OF Z'S
FUR... BUT SWEET ZEPHYR JUST LICKS HIM. 

BEST FRIENDS???

Z SNEAKING IN SOME LICKS 

THESE ARE GOOD DAYS. 

"MY BIG BROTHER IS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER."
AND HIS BIG BELLY IS FULL OF MILK...
THIS PIC WAS TAKEN SHORTLY AFTER EATING. 

We attempted a beach playdate with our friend but weren't able to stay long (notice the storm clouds in the background???).

It was still nice to get the boys together, and for us mom's to get together too! 

This was the first time they got to interact with each other... we usually just go for walks and they can't even see each other. 

We had one really fussy day; still not really sure why.  He wouldn't nap anywhere, even in the swing which is his FAVORITE!  In the morning we went for a long walk in the stroller around the neighborhood and in the afternoon he just snuggled on the couch with mom.  

THAT'S SOME GOOD SLEEP!
AND IT WAS COLD IN THE HOUSE BECAUSE WE HAVE A PORTABLE
AIR CONDITIONER SO WE DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THE WINDOWS
OPEN DURING POLLEN SEASON!  

All week we've been trying to show Mike how much we love and appreciate him.  We've given him little gifts (his favorite m&m's, a beer can piggy bank, a slice of chocolate cake, etc) each day.  Saturday we gave him a mug with Clayton's foot prints and Sunday, we gave him this: 

A FRAMED PICTURE OF CLAYTON IN MIKE'S
SKI PATROL GEAR!  

Sunday morning after opening his present, we went to a little diner down the street called The Red Hut for a delicious, greasy breakfast.  Then, we headed out to Emerald Bay to hike to Eagle Lake.  

This was Clayton's first hike and he was a TROOPER!  He did so great!  

ONE HAPPY BABY.
THE PACK IS STILL A BIT BIG FOR HIM SO WE
STUFFED A TOWEL AROUND HIM AND
CALLED IT GOOD ENOUGH.  

THE WATERFALLS WERE RIPPIN'!  

THAT'S A LOT OF FAST MOVING, ICY COLD WATER. 

EAGLE LAKE! 

HE DIDN'T LAST LONG WITH HIS FEET IN THE
WATER.  IT'S COLD. 

THIS LITTLE TROOPER WAS STILL HAPPY AS CAN BE! 

SO GOOD TO BE BACK OUT IN NATURE! 

IT'S A LITTLE DARK BUT I LOVE THIS PICTURE.
MIKE IS SUCH A WONDERFUL FATHER.
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE MEMORIES THESE
TWO WILL HAVE. 

DAD HAD TO LET HIM TOUCH THE WATER! 

EMERALD BAY IS IN THE BACKGROUND. 

HE'S STILL SO HAPPY! 

WE ALL HAD A GREAT TIME. 

After the hike we headed to Ale Worx for a FREE Father's Day beer for Dad!  Then home to shower and relax.  It was a great day!

Mike, 

You are the absolute best.  Period.  I can't thank you enough for everything you do.  You will be a wonderful role model for Clayton and I am so grateful for you!  We love you!