Nice day for a Fathers Day Luncheon

2014 is a transitive and resetting year.  2013 was "Change" in a big way.

This year in the new home... frequently called "Casa" by me as of late.  New traditions are being formed.

This year of the boys are getting into a new groove themselves.  Ryan in an apartment in SM and Thomas in an apartment in MDR with his Mom.  Recently they both had car changes.  Ryan to a more humble but dependable one and Thomas into his first car.

I let them know that for Father's Day there was plans for a luncheon at our "Casa del Rey."  That way Carolene can cook for both her father and for me.  Making our gathering a larger family circle and celebratory in a very nice way.  A new transition to our new traditions in our new Casa.

Carolene's poppa, Daniel, is a very fun and sweet old gent.  Getting on in years his forays out to see the world are rare and can be exasperating to him.  So it is super special for Carolene to get him here to the house.  She loves him so much and misses the fun and vibrant man she adored for so many years.  Used to being a man about town and a part of the "In" crowd it is a big change for him too as his health limits him to very few dinners out per month.

Also my mom, Lillie, rounded out the party.  She has not seen enough of the Grand-kids anyhow.  And she and Daniel are a good combo at the table.

Carolene set the table three days in advance.  With a Blue theme.

The menu was selected to satisfy the two Dad's to be celebrated...  Steak. Warm spinach salad. Thrice baked potatoes. Pecan pie and home made taffy with whipped creme to take care of some sweet tooth needs too.

Elevated by Carolene's style and flair we relaxed and feasted.  What a warm blanket of caring and sharing.  I want to wrap myself in that often.

My son Ryan brought me a touching card and thoughtful gift of a few golf balls.  So we took the afternoon to take in some golf.  A nice time.  We walked and walked again.  We had many memorable shots.  Here is one on the 2nd hole.  (11th for the day as we played a second 9 racing the sun)

We both landed on the Green from 145 yards out

Two balls side by side in the center of the green

Ryan got a good read from my put attempt

The Lakes down in El Segundo is a nice little course with plenty of green grass and hillside and trees to effectively give you the feel of playing a much bigger course.  On the Long Drive bet Ryan won. I was longer but just off the fairway.  I make part of the bet include that it has to be on the short grass.  But on the second attempt at the long hole Ryan belted two awesome shots and one to the front of the green some 240 yards up a hill (2 out of 3 each).  Yup, I had to pay him again.

We had some very nice Father and Son time.  All a dad can want from Fathers Day is the chance to show off the joy of being a Dad.  Here is my Joy.  My Son Ryan.   Thomas is also a son to be very proud of.  Unfortunately he decided to not attend.  But he was with us in spirit.

He's a cancer... a bit hard shelled at times.

T-man did send me a happy fathers day wish via text message.  The preferred method of communication of his generation.

Goofy that Ryan found the Crayfish and pulled one from the pond and put it on the green.  But there you go.  Ryan is a fun loving goof like that.  We had some off the wall fun with the little creature before we let it go in a different pond.  Back when the boys we little they had a pair of crayfish in their bathroom for a year or two.  Ryan brought it home from the last day of school.  Can't send it back.  So after setting up a nice fish tank the boys had live creatures in their bathroom to check out while brushing their teeth etc.

I'm sure it has a special place in the world for them too.

Fish Wish Granted...  A nice day.

Love was shared.

Feeling good inside.

Keith   <"><