Zoo, Party, Birthday, Father's Day

Friday started off with a trip to the Ft. Worth Zoo! I love the zoo, and haven't been in a long time so I was probably just as, if not more, excited than the girls.  My mom came with us so that each of the girls would have someone's hand to hold.  We saw all kinds of animals and had a nice picnic lunch.  It was super fun, and equally as exhausting.  We were all ready to head home but we ended up sitting in two hours of traffic. Sarah slept the whole way home, while Hannah serenaded us with the same Elmo song over and over...whatever makes her happy!

We got home later than I had planned so I had to rush, rush, rush to get ready for one of my best friend, Stacy's, lingerie party.  I can't believe her wedding is almost here, and it was a fun night of celebrating her! We had dinner off the square in Denton at a cute little Italian restaurant.  Then we headed back to her house for her lingerie shower and some yummy desserts!

All the Lewisville HS gals

Saturday we celebrated Katie Bug's 19th birthday.  Her birthday is actually on the 16th, but since that was also Father's Day, we celebrated a day early.  We went to Babe's for dinner and that place does not disappoint! We had a nice meal and even got to embarrass her by having the waiters sing to her while she wore a chicken hat and "flapped her wings."  We did a little antique shopping while we were in downtown Carrollton. I love those little shops!

After dinner we headed back home for birthday cake, personally, my favorite part of the day. We played Phase 10 until Courtney got sick of losing and the rest of us got tired. It was a good day.  Happy Birthday Bug! We love you so much, keep kickin butt at summer school. We miss you already!

Sunday was Father's Day!  We went to church with my family and then headed to Tierney's for Father's Day brunch.  I love that next Father's Day our little one will be here and Nathan will be celebrating his first real Father's Day.  He will be the BEST dad, I have absolutely no doubt!

On Father's Day I am always reminded of how lucky I am to have my dad.  He is the hardest worker I know...and I know everyone says it, but this time it's true! He's the kindest soul you will ever meet, and Jesus shines through him even on his bad days.  He has taught me so much about what it means to be a person with integrity and self-respect.  I'm grateful for the days we get to play basketball together, or just have a good conversation.  He's my hero! Even though he will probably never read this, thanks for being you, Dad! I love you more than you know!

Dad with his four gals! :) 

Nathan was off for the whole weekend! It was strangely awesome to have him around for all of these fun events.  I long for the day when he works Monday-Friday.  Sunday night we celebrated Father's Day at his house.  Ironically, his dad did all of the cooking. Thanks Bill! We ended the night with a family round of  "around the world" and a walk with the pups around the block.

Sorry for the picture overload! Until next time...