My dad

is kind.  He is loving.  He is humble.  He is honest.  He is smart.  He is a hard worker.  He tells a great story.  He is always there to offer advice.  He can tackle most any home improvement project.  He has taught me the value of a dollar.  He would do anything for his family.  I am lucky to be your daughter Dad, and I love you.  Happy Father's Day!

There is certainly a special connection between dads and their daughters.  I see that now more than ever.  Something about a baby girl just softens a man's heart.  Yesterday, I overheard Tim reading a book to Lily, and there was a tenderness in his voice that made me smile as I listened.  I am certain he didn't realize it, but I did.  And, since Lily cannot actually tell you how lucky she is to be your daughter...I will.  She is one lucky little girl.  Happy 1st Father's Day. 

Toatly

A fun find in Tim's baby book.  Thanks for holding on to this one, Susie.

Needed: Window Washer

Lily is quite the little explorer these days.  We travel around the house room by room pulling up on the furniture, opening doors and drawers, and pulling out the contents.  One of her favorite spots seems to be the bathroom.  I like to say that she is taking inventory.  No way she is going to let me run out of her baby wash or shampoo.  Two things that I have realized from all this exploring are 1) the house is no where near baby-proofed and 2) the house is not as clean as I thought it was!  Lily seems to find these nooks and crannies that I have never even thought about cleaning.  I would like to say I am a good housekeeper, but Lily is trying to prove me wrong. 

Last night, Lily was patiently waiting by the door for her dad to stop talking on the phone and come inside.  Check out her reflection.  You can the sheer excitment on her face.  It also looks as if I need to break out the Windex (refer to point #2 above).

Lily sells seashells down by the seashore

Disclaimer.  Timmy came up with the title.

So, I didn't have a chance to post last week 'cause we were at the BEACH!!  It was so much fun!  Lily loved it.  Being her first visit to the beach, I went a little overboard taking pictures.  Here is a look at our week.  

Lily and her cousin Carson waiting for the waves.

Playing in the sand.

 

Hanging out in the pool.

 

First boat ride put Lily to sleep.

Holden Beach at its finest.  We had the most amazing views from our porch and along our walk to the beach.

The only time we were able to keep sunglasses on her head.

"Do you guys know how funny my dad is?"

"He is REALLY funny!"

Grammy and her babies.

Lily in her stylish beach hat.

One of her two new faces.  There is the nose scrunch and then there is the tongue sticking out.

Uncle Mike took the babies on a chariot ride.

At one point, it almost looked like they were holding hands.

Next boat ride was a little more fun!  We went out to eat at a restaurant on the water.

Grandpa and Grammy...thanks for a fun week!

Watch out for the bobcat!