The one for some jolly, good fellows.

This past weekend was scattered.  My sister came home to celebrate my mom's 50th && Father's day... but my dad & brother were leaving Saturday to Atlanta for a father/son adventure with a big group, mom was working most of the weekend & I was leaving Saturday to go to Lake Lure with Sam's family.  Scattered. Crazy. But fun.

So Friday night the 5 of us went out to eat to do our celebrating.  Before we left the house we decided we would give mom her "sentimental" birthday gift.  Ashley drew 5 stick people & we all wrote a total of 50 things we love about her.  Some included your gentle heart, your advice, the way you flatfoot, the way you always put our babies first, your green thumb...etc.  I think she enjoyed it.

 

 Also, we decided to give dad his father's day gift.  We were all busting at the seams to give him this gift.  We knew he would love it.  && his reaction was all it took to fill her our hearts.

 

 

We got Sir Douglas tickets to go see Chicago && the Doobie Brothers in Raleigh this coming August.  Two of Dad's favorite bands in one place.  We knew he would want to be at the place.

 

 We love you daddy.  You are the most amazing man.  You make us three feel so loved, so comforted, so protected.  You have always been there.  Your sacrifices for us are unending.  Thanks for loving us so incredibly well.  We adore you, Douglas.

 So we all parted our ways Saturday.  I met up with Sam to head to Lake Lure for the night.  Sam's family was heading that way to see his sister, Sidney.  She is part of the Outdoor Adventure Staff at Camp Lurecrest this summer.  When we arrived she showed us around && it was awesome!  Her pictures on instagram make me crazy jealous -- such a beautiful place.  

Sid, I loved seeing your sweet face this weekend.  Im loving the chaco tan, your ability to belay on, & your heart for Jesus.  You're inspiring.  Love you.

 

It was also great spending some time with Sam's daddy.  

 

All in all, it was a great weekend celebrating some jolly, good fellows.