"this isn't my first fathers day"

For a great tribute to the fatherly figures in my life also see here.
Well Today is fathers day! i have been blessed with the BEST DAD in the world and i am so grateful for him...
i'm so glad for all the laughs we've had (there have been many...) and for the latenight talks and Iron Chef watching, i am grateful for him teaching me all kinds of things, how to cook good chinese food, why shortbread is shortbread and endless things on the computer, he has always been one to get things done and figure out how to do it himself because 'we have the technology', i like the way that he can laugh at himself or pretends to when we are laughing at him, and how humble he is. I cherish the memories of all the family vacations and i am sorry that we weren't always the best at waking up in the mornings and staying to our schedule, i'm glad that he is always at events with a camera in hand. he always has been in the audience for every piano/voice/guitar/violin recital and basketball and volleyball games. Patience should be his middle name. i had the opportunity to work with him last summer and i loved the experience with him. Thanks for everything dad! I LOVE YOU!

Below: my dad and his dad making ice cream. I have been blessed with amazing grandpa's as well. Check out Angies blog for a great tribute to them.

We started out fathers day celebrations last night and gave dad his gift.. Guitar hero. After playing it at a Grad Party for Erika we knew he would enjoy this. If he had had any boys he probably would be a real gamer..

Be sure to check out the video clip of him at the bottom... he's still on easy (the end of the video is the best part)

We had a wonderful breakfast early this morning before his meetings.. we had crepes again.. i made them this time and they weren't as good as erika's.. we also gave him a candy jar for his bishops office...

Then tonight after meetings we had his favorite Teriyaki barbecued salmon and pineapple, a great salad made by mom and roast potatoes. Dad couldn't stop talking about just how good he thought all the food was, with a "mmm" with every bite, and he ended up eating too much (we now know where jamie gets her overeating problem from)

Me and Papahashi today by the bbq.. he looks kinda like he's about to sneeze

Now a little something for those a little further from home (Angie and Mike).. today was beautiful and i thought you might like to see what you are missing.. you should add to your list Ang that there is nothing like the blue blue sky in Calgary...