New Bikes

Ethan and Ava have new bikes! They couldn't wait to try them out on the running and bike trail in our village. Ethan even insisted on lowering his seat himself. Ethan did great, riding off with a huge smile. I sure got a workout, chasing after Ethan while pushing William in the stoller and pushing Ava on her bike. She kept putting the brake on by pushing back on the pedal. I had to keep telling her it's not like her trike. Oh, it was really fun trying to push William and Ava up the hill to get home.

Sorry Ava, maybe next time we'll trade your bike for the double stroller so mommy can jog and keep up with Ethan.

Superhero

"Daddy is a SUPERHERO in Iraq!" -Ethan

Well that's only one way to put it. By far, my favorite quote from Ethan yet!

Best Daddy in the Whole World

My daddy is a soldier

he’s often gone away

to some far off country

where he has to stay.

I really miss my daddy

And I’m not sure what he does

except he helps other people

who need him very much.

At night when I say my prayers

I ask to keep daddy safe

so that he can come home to us

and be home, his favorite place.

Some nights I can hear mommy cry

when she thinks I’m asleep

I know she misses daddy

and her sadness hurts real deep.

My daddy is a soldier

he’s often gone away

And I am so very proud of him

each and every day.

Come home to us daddy

When your job is done

I know those people needed you

But they aren’t the only ones.

-Maria Sutherland

Father's Day just isn't the same without Daddy!

We sure wish we could send our hugs and kisses!

We had a fun day after church, we went for a walk and played in the water.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO THE BEST DADDY IN THE WORLD!