We actually celebrated Father’s Day last weekend when Nana and Gung Gung were in town, but we did have a nice dinner on Sunday… beef brisket, French fries, couscous and grilled vegetables for Mom.  Of course, everyone had to work but Dad so he did most of the cooking. 😄

After work, Mom drove across the parking lot to see if she could spot the elusive creature known simply as Sam, in his new habitat.

Beef brisket with fixins

Sam’s birthday is of course June 3rd, but we didn’t celebrate the big day until this weekend when Nana and Gung Gung came down for a visit too.  Sam got to pick dinner, so it was a surf and turf weekend with Salmon and filet mignons.  He also requested his other favorite – mushroom risotto rice, which both the boys love and it’s actually quite odd since neither of them like mushrooms at all.  In addition, Sam got to pick a Saturday matinee movie, so he went to see Godzilla, everyone else with the exception of Alex (he had to work) went to see John Wick.  Sam didn’t mind going by himself and he said he would have given it a 9 out of 10.  The rest of us felt John Wick was a very happy and uplifting movie. 😀  Dinner was supposed to be outside, but some rain showers kept the dinner inside.  We did manage to sneak outside for dessert and the birthday Cake.  Happy 17th Birthday Sam!!

Sam’s slice of cake with the ice cream on top!

Sunday breakfast of Champions, bacon, eggs and waffles.

Well now it’s time to say good bye to Sam and all his kin. And they would like to thank you folks fer kindly droppin in. You’re all invited back next time to this locality. To have a heapin helpin of their hospitality.

The friendly little fella somehow managed to hop in the car after the movie and make the ride home with us? Quite unusual since we were parked in the middle of the parking lot? He seemed quite friendly as he hopped around the car, even with all the screaming. 🙂