Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day, Marty!!  I honestly cannot imagine any person who could possibly love Josie and Benjamin more than Marty does.  Although we often disagree about the small things - he tells me to steer less and I tell him to direct and set limits more- we are on the exact same page as far as big picture parenting things.  And especially about loving the kids unconditionally, leading by example and being a parent that they will always be able to count on.  For Father's day Josie stayed up late the night before making this colorful banner for Marty.  

Then we ate a big breakfast and headed out to pick strawberries.  One in the bucket one in the mouth, one in the bucket one in the mouth. 

After berry picking we took our lunch and headed to a park.  There was this cool old bridge.  This photo kind of sums up the kids these days.  When we got to the bridge I said, hey turn around and I'll get a photo.  Josie sneered.. "NO PHOTOS!" Benjamin repeated the sentiment and they walked on.  Thank, Marty for indulging me :)

The kids peering through the bridge down at the water. 

Which way to lunch.... Josie always has a plan. 

Sharing sandwiches

Josie had this crazy idea to hike up a VERY steep cliff with no real path.  I stayed back to document and call for potential help ;-)  There they go...

They made it and here is their descent.

Coming down was harder than going up. 

We did it!!

Benjamin LOVES taking "nature pees"

Big bowl of beautifully washed strawberries

Lots of helpers. Benjamin loves to have a job and to help. 

And finally 10 jars of yummy strawberry jam.  Yummy strawberries, fun hike, and a nice celebration for the best Father around!