Chick-Fil-A Date

Ella got to go on a Daddy Daughter Date to Chick-Fil-A in June.  I love how Chick-Fil-A does such fun, family friendly activities.  Byron and Ella got dinner, a Limo ride, a photo, crafts and fun activities.  Ella loved it and Byron enjoyed it too!  Ella asked the employees if they are going to do it next year and they said YES!!  I guess we know what these 2 will be doing next year.

Father's Day

Father's Day was busy at the McMurtrey house.  Byron and I got to speak in church and Byron got to teach Elder's Quorum all on Father's Day.  I tried to make it a nice weekend by making some of Byron's favorite foods.  We had Sausage Fondue for breakfast and I made Corn Bread to go with our lunch.  I made other "favorites" too...but can't recall them a month later.

The best thing about any holiday these days is how excited Ella gets.  It doesn't matter if it is a major holiday or a "not so" major one.  This Father's Day she had a secret project she was working on.  She requested a large piece of cardboard.  I got one for her and then wasn't allowed to see the secret until Father's Day.

It was a Father's Day tree.  I thought it was genius.  I love the homemade gifts so much and Byron did too!  Byron---we love you and are so happy that you are Ella's Dad.  Byron is responsible for how well Ella reads.  He volunteers in her school classroom.  I love watching him be a Dad.  Happy Father's Day to you.

Ella wrote a song for Byron---Dad's Song

Chalk Art Festival

In June, Ella and I went to the Chalk Art Festival at the Gateway.  The proceeds benefit the Utah Foster Care Foundation.  It is the first time I have been and it was excellent.  It was a warm day and the fountains were enjoyed.  I took lots of photos of the art to show Byron....who needed some "rest and relaxation" for Father's Day.  He dislikes crowds and the heat.  I was amazed at the talent.  It was a fun, family friendly activity.  We came away with some prizes...a T-shirt for Ella and a chapstick holder for me!  I have been looking for one of those for many months....I was so happy!!

Ella doing some of her own chalk art.

This was one of many of my favorites.

This was Ella's favorite.

And then just some other favorites.