Almost 1 and Almost 3

The Zoo with Gama and Papa

Best Zoo day today with my parents. We lucked out and were able to see every animal right up close! Jack got licked by a giraffe and was not a fan. Cora passed out and missed half of the visit. But they both had a blast. Also, there was a Star Wars themed birthday party for one of the elephants with a Death Star piñata filled with peanuts. Not joking.

Super Dad

Father's Day was kind of a bust this year. Park didn't feel great and Jack got the world's bloodiest nose in the middle of church and the day just sort of blurred by. Which is a real shame. Because we have the best dad around. Want to hear just how cool he is?
Most of the time, he is the first one awake and the last one asleep. He throws himself into work during the day, always finding time to send texts checking in on us here. After a full work day he walks in the door and immediately takes Cora. He'll play legos and airplanes with Jack before he even gives himself time to change clothes. On days when I am overwhelmed he shows up after work with pizza in hand. I don't even have to ask. Parker can load a dishwasher one handed while holding a baby on his shoulder and mow the lawn with a baby on his back. He can navigate the grocery store with two kids in the cart better than I can. He can quote the movie Cars from start to finish. He is the one who helps Jack kneel by his bed and say his prayers before bed. He gives the goodnight kisses and knows which blankets are the favorite. He knows how to get baby tights over wiggly chubby baby thighs. Master of snapping up footsie pajamas. He buckles car seats, pushes strollers, changes diapers, gives hugs, wipes tears, plays dinosaurs, reads books, and everything else. No matter what we do, the best part of everyday is when dad gets home. He keeps us laughing, keeps us going, keeps us safe.
We are pretty dang lucky to have him.
I guess since Father's Day didn't play out the way we planned we will just have to celebrate this guy all year long. Works for me.