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Showing posts with label Father's Day. Show all posts

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the dedicated dads out there. I miss my dad and step father a lot some days, they were so important in my life.

So happy I still have Dan and am able to see through him everyday what joy and pride a man has watching his kids grow to young adults (and older teens) experiencing the world. He finds as much joy answering their questions now as he did when they were littles. I know they are substantially more prepared because of his daily involvement and encouragement. I hope you have a great fathers day Danny! - Lisa

Sunday, June 25, 2023

A Father's Day Gift

This beautiful bird bath is not the only gift I received for a Father's Day that ranks as one of the top 30 days of my life, but it *does* happen to be a belated gift from Junie that was given to me two days ago.  Thus, it came up front and center when I opened my phone gallery lol

Sunday, June 19, 2022

The Father's Day Hike at Hawthorn Glen

Last night Lisa suggested I take Smiley on the annual Father-Son Father's Day hike at Hawthorn Glen.

"It's important to keep the tradition alive," she said. 

 I thought for a moment. It had been cancelled because of Covid in 2020 and '21, and now Smiley is a 6'3" man on the verge of adulthood. 

 "The tradition is dead," I said.

 Naturally, the first thing in the morning I was gung-ho and we headed right out LOL!

[I called my friend Tre and invited him and my Godson at the last minute, and they jumped to return to the annual event!]

Sadly, I apparently can't read a schedule, because the hike was SATURDAY, not today. Oopie. 



It didn't matter of course. The .75 mile nature trail has a self-guiding tour, and even if it didn't it's all old hat to us. So off we all went. 


There were a few new things. Some planned, like this observation deck (which was still waiting for stairs) and others unplanned, like a tree that had fallen across the trail.

This pile of sticks reminded me of "Eeyore's House" from our old hikes in Downer Woods :)

As always, Hawthorn Glen was beautiful, and the weather was perfect.

Smiley even pulled some wild onion for our dinner (don't worry - on every previous hike, the host encouraged us to pick some)

It was a great way to kick off Father's Day, and I'm glad we kept the tradition going another year!

Friday, June 17, 2022

A Father's Day Delivery


"Dan, this package is for you," a coworker said, handing me a box that had just been delivered. 

"Was it the adjective on the box that gave it away?"   I replied. 


Inside I found a beer glass


A "bouquet" of beef jerky



And a wonderful card with this message inside:


Thanks for the Father's Day surprise baby!








Saturday, April 30, 2022

Oh No!

For Father's Day many years ago now - it was, by my recollection, 2004 or '05 (it was referenced here in 2008) Lisa bought me a bird feeder. It was an odd gift, as I would never have bought it for myself, but my word was that a great gift. I've used it ever since, and enjoyed the heck out of the local bird population. 

And then, a few weeks ago, after a night of 50 mph winds, I found this on the front lawn:


I was devastated, but comforted that it happened in a spring where birding groups are encouraging you NOT to feed, so as not to spread the current Avian flu epidemic that recently cost the life of a bald eagle in my neighborhood.

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Monday, June 22, 2020

How Father's Day Went

Father's Day 2020 went well, even if Covid cancelled the annual hike the day before. In the early afternoon LK and I visited with my Dad, the first face to face meeting with my parents since before the pandemic.  Then I went home and grilled steak,  baked potatoes,  and fresh asparagus for the family before opening my cards and gift.  Later,  LK made me beer bread. A very nice family day.

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Father's Day

Love you Dad! - Junie

The Annual Father Son Hike

I'm with Smiley, Tre, and TJ at our annual Father's Day Hike and BBQ at Hawthorn Glen.. Unfortunately, no group photo this year. But we did have a turkey selfie, so there is that.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Father's Day Hike 2019

Once again Smiley and I took part in the Father's Day, father-son hike at Hawthorne Glen. A seasoned veteran, Smiley was able to answer most of the tour guide's questions off the top of his head, as well as identify many of the plants/trees around us. 

I am blessed to have him as a son, and equally blessed that he chooses to do this each Father's Day weekend with me. 

I love you (not so) little man!