Sunday, June 29, 2008

Heather & Kirk's Big Date

Last night Kirk & Heather went on their long anticipated Father-Daughter date. When asked what Heather wanted to do, she said, "I just want to have dinner and talk with Dad!". They ate at the 5 star Napa Rose restaurant at the California Grand Hotel in Downtown Disney. They said that the service was impeccable. They had 5 various servers. The food was amazing. Their caesar salad was served warm. It was actually half a head of romaine lettuce with 2 anchovies and croutons. They both enjoyed a delicious entree. Kirk read her the following after dinner (I'm only sharing some of them):
-How proud & blessed I am of Heather.
-Your deep sense of righteousness will serve you well through the years.
-You are a loving daughter. I just love those hugs when I get home. Always keep being a hugger.
-I still have vivid memories of you bouncing in your crib or playing tickle wars. Always keep that same bounce in your life when life throws you curves.
-Your Mom & I have enjoyed going to musicals in your college years. We have been so blessed to be a part of that.
-Your relationship with your brother is superior. Now it's great to see it extend to your sister-in-law, too.
-There are many parents who wished they had a daughter like you!

Isn't that sweet? Of course, they both got teary. What a lovely evening.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Father's Day & Heather's celebration

Here is Heather enjoying a "red plate" dinner. Here's the deal. She pays for her college tuition, then I pay her back for all A's and B's. This semester, she got ALL her money back! She even got a B in college level math!! Way to go Heather!
Daddy, Jerry & Philip enjoying a pre-dinner chat on Father's Day.
The proud barbecuing Dad and his kids.

Redecorating

Robin and I went to M&L Fabrics and chose 5 coordinating fabrics to redecorate our family room, kitchen, office and living room and dining room! I'm going with a Country French look, something like Mimi's cafe.



Saturday Robin graciously came over and we cut out all of the pieces! I have a friend doing the sewing for me. I'll take another picture when we get them up.