My dad turns 70

My side of the family got together last weekend to celebrate the 70th birthday of our patriarch.

He shared some old clippings, photos, and stories with us, bringing light to the past of a good man. My brothers and I have been really blessed to have such a positive role model in our lives.

It was also fun to get out on the lake during some perfect weather.

Little Mason enjoyed the boat ride:

The bigger kids enjoyed the lily pad:

Omri battled it out with uncle Trevor:

Mason ate a lot of animal crackers:

Water balloon toss:

Max was there, keeping an eye on things:

The kids during the trivia contest:

We fulfilled my dad's wish of all of us attending church together on Sunday:

The original five of us (photo by R):

Back to the house for brunch and a skit performed by VOTE (Veronica, Omri, Tyler, and Elise):

Here's a video recording of the skit:

As long as we're including some iPhone stuff, here's one of V holding her little cousin:

Trevor was presented with his favorite mop handle, a muse from his childhood... long story:

It was a good weekend.