Say Anything.

I know, I know, it's Father's Day not "Husband's Day." But I tell you what people, take it from the lady who conducts assessments in divorce court, being a good father means being a good husband. 

This picture, although we blend into the wine barrels, epitomizes what type of husband I have. This last week, the Ben Towne Foundation Boise Chapter hosted an event to raise awareness and support in our community in anticipation of some exciting fundraising events we have planned. Being the co-chair, I had to give a little ditty about how far our chapter had come, how we started the chapter, etc. etc. Of course we had some technical difficulties. I'm a social worker people, I don't do technology! So in order for people to hear me, Ryan had to hold the speaker high enough for the sound to project.

Seriously, who does that? An amazing husband, that's who. I didn't ask him to, he just did. And it's like that with everything. I come up with some really wild ideas regarding my philanthropic and personal goals and Ryan never.bats.an.eye. He always helps. I could tell him that I wanted to fly squirrels to Pluto and I swear to you people, he would ask where he could donate his time. And it's not just me. You, the reader, all two of you. You could tell Ryan that you felt it was important to support a cause to see if you really can't squeeze blood from a turnip. And he would ask, "How can I help?" Because he's just that guy, that wonderful, supportive, amazing guy. Of course, I know a lot of his support to my time intensive ideas for THIS cause that led to him holding this speaker are because he feels as strongly as I do about supporting it, but still, I truly am the luckiest girl in the world.

And P.S., if you know me, you know I'm a "talker," and this wasn't a short speech. God, he's good.

John Cusack has nothing on Ryan Kearney.

3rd Grade and 1st Grade... And that's a wrap!

 We have a nutty spring, absolutely nutty. But we signed up for it, so I'll save you the sobbing! Aidan had lacrosse three times per week and soccer twice per week. Morgan had gymnastics twice per week and soccer three times per week. And Ryan and Sarah purchased a taxi company, however, we are paid in stinky, sweaty clothes and really random story telling. Sometimes, we steal their gatorade, so it's cool.

 But Lacrosse, oh lacrosse. That sport is FUN! The games are a blast....

 Including the post-game dog pile on the goalie after a win....

 Morgan had a fun end of the music performance. Most of the girls "dressed" up but when you are a tom-boy, this is what dressed up is. I have to admit, I'm a sucker for a tom-boy little girl.

 When she wasn't giggling with Taison, she actually sang. Who am I kidding, she giggled with Taison the entire. What a sweet kid he is, I actually adore him, even though he wears WSU gear. GO DAWGS!

Morgan hosted an end of the school year slumber so Aidan's buddy Sean came over too. Seriously, they are TWINS! While the girls had a neighborhood scavenger hunt, silly string fight and then a massive water fight, these two did their very best to put those girls over the edge of patience. These two blondies have mastered the art of little brother hood.

New Sheriff In Town....

 Grandma Dolly's moving to town! And who's excited?? This BOY!

 And this girl! We toured the new condo complex and everyone gave a big thumbs up. No applause needed folks....

 It took every ounce of the Kearney kid restraint to not cannon ball into this treat!

 Glad to return the favor of ALL the care and love this young lady gave me over the years!

 View from her deck. Not bad, not bad. No, really, stop applauding, it was nothing.

This is what family is for! Excited to welcome Boise's newest resident!

View from her new deck!!! If you look super hard, you can see me waving from my office window. Not really, but it IS super close so I can keep an eye on the young gal....

God's Country

 After Sin City, we needed some redemption in what Papa Bob called "God's Country." And redeeming it was! We loaded up Big Pigg and headed to Garden Valley. Our spot did not disappoint.

 Morgan and Ryan literally spent hours and hours fishing....

 Meanwhile, I drank Bud Light and cross dressed my son. It was cold and desperate times call for desperate measures. I'm sure this will be fodder for future therapy appointments. Yes, future Aidan's therapist, I do know better.

 Two peas in a pod.

 While documenting my harassment of my youngest son in pink pj's, I read an entire book with this view. Not pictured is my Starbuck's coffee. Can we say "Oh heaven is a place on earth?"

Since I don't have any actual Father's Day's pictures, this one will have to do. I don't how I got so lucky to have children with this guy. He makes it so easy, so fun and such a life beyond worth living. Happy Father's Day to best dad and husband in the world....

Vegas, We Survived!!!!!

Year Two: We did it. We are really proud of ourselves. No one got lost, no one got "asked" to leave anywhere, it was fantastic. One night on the strip and we did it!

 We decided to try our hand at adult-hood and take in a show. "Absinthe" was unreal. So funny that I literally cried and amazing acrobatics. But nothing matched Jesse and Jeremy's re-enactment, nothing.

 The McBride Family home is seriously an adult playland.... And play we did!

 This pic of the house is from our first maiden voyage, sans husbands. But had to add it, because seriously, can I move in?

 Oh that's weird, I never have the photos out of order. Limo ride to the pad! I think this was minutes before super sleuth Sarah determined that Jeremy had brought along a Nicholas Sparks book for his reading pleasure. NICHOLAS SPARKS?!?!?!?

 Twerk Queen, I am not. But this girl CAN cool things down with some stellar dance moves.

 Jeremy and I found this boring.

 So he and I hit the strip for some people watching. YOW! This guy said he also works for Snoop Dogg. Whatever, we all know that I AM the for-real, fake Snoop Dogg employee. But nice try PBR shirted man, nice try.

 When I do certain things make me look a bit silly, Ryan says, "Oh honey." He's said "oh honey" a lot in reference to this picture. Kirstin, Heather and I were walking back from the bathroom. Don't Heather and Kirstin look glamorous? What about me? Funny thing is, I don't think I was even trying to be the hobbled looking odd man out. But whoop, there it is.

 And this close up. What is the matter with me? What do you mean what's the matter me? Just working it folks.

And sadly, those are the only pictures that are share worthy. What another fantastic trip, thanks to friends that are funnier than any stand up comedians, friends who have fantastic senses of adventure and humor and friends that we are so blessed to have!