DaDa's day weekend

 Many Happy Fathers

Father's day weekend this year started with lots of work and ended with lots of fun.  Ryan took Friday off work so we could have an extra day to prepare Pratt for sale.  MeeMee took Ben on Friday so we were able to make a detailed plan, buy supplies and sand the deck in preparation for staining.  We also got to enjoy lunch at an old haunt and reminisce about our DINK days.  While we would never wish to change our life as we know it, we're very glad we had time together as a couple before Ben. 
Saturday was more of the same with Papa Jim joining in to help.  We got lots done including sanding and staining the deck and front door, cleaning up the yard a bit, and staging for a successful sale. Unfortunately, Ben (well, his mom) got pulled over for the second time in days.  This time it was more than a headlight as I was caught speeding just as I was setting my cruise control.  Ben squealed "motorcycle," on repeat from the backseat with delight.  The guy added points without telling me and with an illegible scribe but I've been told by many to pay it and move on-just more slowly.

 
 Ben had too much iPad and not enough exercise Saturday and struggled as the evening wore on.  Thankfully the fun on Sunday was more than enough to make up for it.

We awoke on Father's Day and had kale and mango smoothies at Ryan's request.  We then had him open his cards which included tickets to the Rockies game later that afternoon.  Before the game we headed to Nana and Papa's for brunch/lunch and were joined by Christy, Dave, Ian, Ryan's Uncle John and great grandma Lola. 

beautiful Lola

only moments after Ryan told ME not to turn too sharply

cutie cousins on Nana's tire swing

Ben was SO proud of himself for gingerly stepping through the violas to the big hidden rock. 

Papa Jim. Ryan, Ben and I headed out shortly after brunch to catch the light rail to the game.  It was Ben's second time on the train in as many weeks and he loved it just as much.  I worked hard to take Ben on walks and entertain him so his Dad and Papa could sit back and enjoy the game but Ryan insisted on a couple bonding walks.  Peanuts, beer, chocolate milkshakes and a swift Rockies victory made for an enjoyable day for all of us.  

waiting for the train with tickles

chocolate milkshakes make everything great!

loungin' with Papa

the fun is done

 
We caught the train home and Nana joined us at Colorado Hacienda for dinner.  The food was great but the service was so poor over and over that we got our entire meal comped.  It was such a delightful day all-in-all that it seems unfair they call it Father's Day.  I know this mama couldn't have asked for more in a great Sunday with family.