What a special weekend!

Wow, did we have a busy weekend! We made our first road trip to Sioux City to celebrate Grandma LeeAnn's 60th birthday, and Everlee did a fantastic job during the 3 1/2 hour truck ride. The soothing sound of the hemi conked baby girl out for 2 hours, then she chilled for a good 1/2 hour before it was time for her lunch. Nothing like a rest stop feeding for your daughter, but we are quickly finding out, that whatever makes baby girl content, is what we shall do. After her noshing, we joined the family at Bev's restaurant on the marina, to kick off the festivities. Yummy!! Thanks Poppa Rich for lunch! 

After the adults ate lunch, we headed to Gpa and Gma's house where the party was in full swing. It was so fun to see family meeting Everlee for the first time, and if she wasn't snoozing, she greeted loved ones with her heart melting smile. This girl adapts so well to her surroundings, she just loves studying the new faces she meets! Thanks to all who gave their arms a workout, and burned off some calories, by the non stop bouncing and rocking of our peanut, she was in pure bliss. Mommy and daddy were also able to socialize, truly relax, and enjoy some adult beverages. Mommy even savored her first libation in 1 year. Ahhhhhh, it was delicious! 

Sunday after breakfast we headed back to Ankeny, where we celebrated a day that daddy is so deserving of.... His first Father's Day! This momma and daughter are so lucky to have a man in their lives who is so dedicated to his family, and making them happy. Making us laugh, spending time with us, and loving us unconditionally, comes so naturally for Rich. He is such a tender hearted father, who makes us proud he is ours, on a daily basis. There are no words to express the joy it brings to your soul, seeing your husband, who has longed for this precious miracle, with his daughter. This saying says it all, and I think this on a daily basis. The saying is as follows:

" I NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH I LOVED YOUR FATHER, UNTIL WE HAD YOU." 

So blessed, and we wish you a happy day, filled with lots of love, and smiles. 

Also Happy Father's Day to our other fathers. My dad in Az, who will be moving back to Des Moines part time, this summer. We are so excited to have you closer, to spend more time with you, and to watch Everlee grow up with Gpa Greg, and Gma Jan close by. Big Rich, underneath that tough exterior, is the kindest heart, and greatest story teller. We know that's where daddy gets if from. The apple DIDN'T fall far from the tree, and how lucky are we to have such "Richness" in our lives! Rudy,  proves you don't need to be blood to be a great father, or grandfather. You are loved tremendously by us all.

Finally, Happy Birthday today, to my mom, Gma Cocoa! We are excited to be spending time with you at the Janasko's  this coming week while daddy is on his trip. We know all of our time together, is the best gift we could give you!

Happy Sunday, and hope everyone had as great of a weekend as we did!!