We went to the pool this weekend to celebrate my niece Avery’s birthday. Annika has shown quite a bit of fear of water in her two years, so we were very proud of her when she jumped right in (quite literally). She went down this slide over and over again, and it was fast! It shot her right off the end, and catching her was a bit tricky. I got two feet square in the chest a couple of times.
This is a four day weekend for us, and then Brad takes leave starting Tuesday. We are leaving on Friday for a much anticipated week long trip to Provence, France. There is a lot more sun and water in our near future!
And, on another note, Happy Father’s Day! I have a wonderful Father and all of my girls adore their “Opa”. I have many happy memories of riding bikes, playing at the beach, working in the garden, and backpacking with my Dad. He was my biggest fan and I could pick out his voice over my coaches’ when I was playing basketball. His example has inspired me to be a harder worker, a more loving mother, and a more devoted follower of Christ.
Opa and newborn Annika
A fun grandpa, no?
If I can say so, I think I got a pretty good husband who is a wonderful Dad as well. I don’t know if you can tell from the pictures on the blog, but Brad is the “fun” one in our house. Annika has an acute sense of hearing when it comes to the door downstairs and she is usually rushing down the hall yelling “Daddy’s home!” before I even know what is happening. He likes to pretend that he really wants boys, but I know our girls have him wrapped around their fingers.
This is from a month or so ago -- Brad is now "Cap'n Holland"
Britteny Grow - Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I am so glad Anni like the water now. I still remember when we went swimming and how much she hated that big water slide. I love the picture of Bad and the twins. It is just fun to see them all looking at each other. Love you guys and I hope Brad had a great Father’s Day.
Monica - Hey did I know he got promoted??? Congrats Brad!!!! Love the action shots! Did you do her hair like that? It looks so cute! And Happy Father’s Day to Brad. He is a great daddy and I KNOW you are right and all 3 of those little girls have him wrapped around his little finger!!! Love you all!
Taniel - Love, love, love the swimming pictures. I totally agree with you, our dad is pretty great! Thanks for sharing. Happy father’s day Brad!
Cristine - Love all the pictures!!! And congrats to Brad on the promotion!
Uma - Happy belated Father’s Day to all the fathers in your life! And congrats, Brad! Adorable pictures, as usual
. Have a wonderful time on your trip! We can’t wait to see the pictures!