Remembering my Dad on Father's Day

It's Father's Day and I can't help but think about my dad and all the many ways he was precious to me.  Dad went to be with the Lord on May 6th at 1:27 a.m. after a long illness and hospital stay.  We were with him when the time came and even though it was a very sad time, it was also very peaceful.  Dad had some amazing doctors and nurses throughout his stay in the hospital which brought much comfort to us.  My mom has been amazingly strong considering she has lost the love of her life and her favorite dance partner.  Some of the sweetest times I've had with my dad were when we had early morning visits before anyone else was awake, when he drove all night to Dallas to surprise me when Lindsay was born, when we traveled to San Francisco, Natches, MS and Devil's Den in Arkansas after Lindsay's wedding, when he walked me down the isle, when he taught me to dance to Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass Band.  My dad taught me to play basketball and seldom missed a volleyball, softball or basketball game. And I loved our outings to the Dallas Arboretum each Spring and Fall.  He taught me great lessons to live by.  But what I loved most was his love for my mom.  Their relationship was quite rare and a great example for so many.  I'm really missing my dad but am celebrating him on this Father's Day. 

Celebrating Dad's 80th Birthday with lunch at Babin's Restaurant!

Arboretum trips!

Baylor vs Tech at Cowboy Stadium

I attended the Royal Wedding!

I attended the Royal wedding the weekend before The Royal Wedding!!  Our friend's, Nancy & Scott, son got married in Houston.  We had a wonderful time and are so thrilled that Caroline is in the Royal family now. 

Earlier we hosted a Couples Shower for them.  We featured all white desserts.

Tanner in April

Tanner is growing up so fast and this Grammy & Pops thing is way fun!  We had to get some new things for our house.  He is talking so much and plays really hard.  I just wanted to share some pictures!

Pink & Blue Bar-B-Q

Taylor and Amanda hosted a Pink & Blue Bar-B-Q for their family and friends to find out and announce if they were expecting a girl or boy (pink or blue).  They did not know the sex of the baby as they had the technician write it on a card and then they had a cake baked with the filling being pink or blue.  They both felt certain it was a girl.  It was so much fun watching them cut the cake and waiting with great excitement.  They are having a girl!! 

                                                                                                                  

Amanda was the 1st girl in her generation and now their little girl will be the 1st in this new generation for the Schwarz family.  There are 4 boys in her immediate family with 2 of them born this Spring.  Lindsay and Chris' little Tanner is anxious to meet Mandy's baby gul!!!  As Lindsay said, "it's really fun watching our family grow".

Woman's Day Treat 2011

Our Sunday school class loves any excuse to get together and eat, so the women go 1 way and the guys go another.  The women plan a wonderful meal, the guys pay $5 and got to eat.  The women read a book for a study and the guys play games (they actually had a few speakers that shared and really enjoyed it too).  The women met at the Gover's ranch in Kemp, TX and the guys were at the Dugger's Longhorn ranch south of Alvarado, TX.