This morning I woke up bright and early (again? does it never end?!) to make breakfast for Jared. We have a tradition for birthdays, Mother's Day, etc. that we make a big breakfast for the person being honored. Since this one was for Jared, I made hash browns, bacon, eggs, orange juice, and fruit kebabs (ok, they were left over from yesterday's bridal shower, but they looked great).
I didn't have to buy a gift b/c Jared got it himself earlier in the week. It's a DeWalt Worksite radio and MP3 player. It's tough with its "rugged, high-impact roll cage, steel speaker grills, and weather-resistant body." It uses the Dewalt battery for power (lasts 8 hours) and it will charge up the battery when plugged in. He also got the iPod adapter cord so he can play from his Nano. Not too shabby.
We went to church and then had a nice dinner made by Mom. We had Stuffed Manicotti, Mandarin Salad, Multi-Grain Baguette, etc. It was delicious. We ate on the screened in porch, which my parents love to do. The temperature was perfect with the fans spinning over our heads. Our neighbor Jane, and her son Carl joined us, along with Lori, who made the trek from P.G.
The best part was the amazing dessert my mom made. It was Chocolate Creme Pie, a new recipe she got from Sunset magazine. Chocolate cookie crust, chocolate cream, whipped topping and grated Ghiradelli chocolate on top. Need I say more?
We didn't get my dad any gifts because all he wanted was some help in his garden, which happened last Saturday after the family 5K. Everyone pitched in to spread the truckload of wood chips he got for the garden/yard and it was done quickly. (So I hear, at least... I was at a soccer game. Sorry Pop!)
It was a quiet, lazy Sunday afternoon (photo Jared and Olivia napping from last Sunday) I was seriously sloppy-tired, but ended up missing the nap window (I can't do it after 4 pm) so I had to push on. I was so full from lunch that I never even made dinner tonight. We all just had some snacks and light stuff. Later, Jared and I quizzed the kids on some facts just for fun. Here's their answers...
Where was Dad born? Austin- England
Olivia-Australia (answer: England)
What's Dad's birthday? Austin- March
Olivia- June (answer: February 16th)
How old is Dad? Austin- 39
Olivia- 90/50 (????) Ashley- 5 (answer: 39)
Hair color? Austin - black-gray
Olivia- black (answer: mostly pepper with a little salt)
Eye color? Austin -green Olivia- brown
Ashley- black (answer: green)
How tall is Dad? Austin- 1 foot
Olivia- as big as a giant (answer: 5'10")
How long have we been married? Austin- 7 years
Olivia- 50 years (answer: 8.5 years)
Dad's favorite food? Austin- potatoes
Olivia- tomatoes (answer: potatoes)
Dad doesn't like to? Austin- change diapers
Olivia- play house (answer: anything considered cleaning)
Dad loves to? Austin- wrestle, play outside with me
Olivia- wrestle
Dad's favorite color? Austin- brown
Olivia- green (answer: anything but red, AKA BYU Blue)
Dad is good at making? Austin- rock buns (an English biscuit)
Olivia- eggs & bacon
I know Dad loves me because? Austin- he plays with me
Olivia- gives hugs and kisses
Where does Dad work? Austin- building an ice cream shop
Olivia- in a tall building (answer: all over the place, but he is currently working on a cafe, hence Austin's answer)
What is Dad good at? Austin- rugby
Olivia- work (answer: just about everything)
Dad likes to watch on tv? Austin- Golf and basketball
Olivia- don't know Mom- American Idol, Bachelorette, So you think you can dance (ha, ha- Jared, you've been outed!)
What do you like best about Dad? Austin- wrestle with me
Olivia- swimming
What would you change about Dad? Austin- nothing
Olivia- his spots (moles)
Apparently the wrestling is having a big impression b/c Austin wanted to use it for every question- i.e. How do you know Dad loves you? What does Dad love to do? What is Dad good at? etc. Since I don't like to wrestle I guess I am in trouble!
It's time for me to crash- I am exhausted. I have gotten up before or near 6 am every day for the past 2 weeks or more. Including Saturdays and Sundays. I need sleep! I have seriously GOT to start going to bed earlier. My alarm is set for 5:45 again, but tomorrow it's supposed to be 52 degrees and sunny for my morning run. Now that makes me excited to get out of bed. Hopefully this is the end of long pants and jackets!
12 comments:
Whoa, I'm impressed you got up so early to make a fancy breakfast when you guys have early church! I did NOT do that. I ended up making his favorite dinner this evening after our naps.
That picture of Pop with the dessert is great, he's really smiling. How did you manage that?
I love this post Robyn. So sweet. What a sweet Dad! And a great wife, that breakfast looks fab! Bravo!
That is such a cute idea, the questions cracked me up. Man, Jared is spoiled poor David got a bowl of cereal.
love the questions about dad - super cute and you will be happy you did that in years to come.
Hi, I am new to your blog, but just had to comment on your Father's Day post. The question and answer idea was so cute. I would like to try that with my own kids sometime.
That was so cute!!! I loved the question and answer session from the kids...great! Glad Father's Day was so nice, he deserved it.
Sounds like you guys had a great day! (I want your mom's recipe for the chocolate pie!):)
What a lovely Father's Day. I love the question and answers with your kids. The answers are priceless, what a good idea.
This is so cute. I may need to steal that interview for Jimmy's birthday next week.
It looks like a great Father's Day over there... so nice that you had Jane over.
I love the interview, so cute! And that you 'outed' his favorite shows. I could do that to Milo too. Great job on the breakfast, I have such a hard time with early church. Glad you had a good day. The pie looks divine!
what a fun post. I think kids have their own fantasies....how funny some of the answers. That pie looks really really good. I hope you get some rest, there is nothing better than feeling like you are actually energized and going.
It sounds like Austin knows his dad pretty well! Loved the Q&A.
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