“He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.”

 First Father's Day Poem

So this is your first Father's Day

 Your first one as a dad;

Get ready for surprises now,

The wildest you've ever had.

Just when you think you've got it down,

There's a new and different stage;

This little person changes a lot

With each fascinating age.
Being a dad takes all you've got;

Your heart and mind you'll invest;

It's the hardest job you'll ever have,

And the one you'll love the best.

By Joanna Fuchs

Happy First Fathers Day Mark! As well, as all the other Dad’s out there whether they’re celebrating their first Fathers Day or 28th, we wish you all a great day! I truly have one lucky little boy, I knew Mark was going to be an Amazing Dad but he’s so much more…It melts my heart how they both light up when they see each other, how much alike they are even for Laken only being 10 months old….. It also thrills me that Laken has a Dad who won’t miss a school concert, field trip, sports game or camp out and who can’t wait for those moments…As each holiday has taken on a new dimension/meaning since becoming parents you truly do appreciate all the small things. We where talking about our Dad’s and what they’ve taught us, memories from when we where young….and how we’re going to teach and pass those memories onto Laken…..So many great years and Adventures ahead of us we can hardly wait! In honour of Fathers Day we’re Having a BBQ with Marks parents, enjoying the Sun while it’s out and relaxing on the deck! Last weekend Lee brought in his 1969 Grand Prix ( for those who don't know this was the very first car Mark's Dad bought brand new and he still owns it today) and before returning it last Sunday we took it out for a drive to the research Center to snap a few photo’s for a Fathers/Grandpa’s Day gift for Lee. So here are a few of them along with Laken’s 1st car ride in the 69’ Grand Prix. As well as a picture of Mark when he was we’re guessing about two. Hope everyone stays dry and has a Wonderful Fathers Day!

Mark In his Dad's 69' Grand Prix 1984

Laken In Granpa's 69' Grand Prix 2010

 

Mark and Laken

These photo`s where taken on the Saturday before we left for a wedding

Laken and Grandpa

First Sunday car ride with Dad turning onto the 519 taking the car back to Grandpa`s

Turning into Dad`s Hometown with the 69`Grand Prix

Oh How I wish there was a pause button~

It truly is Amazing how fast time fly’s when your having fun….the last ten months have been a complete blur….and yet the month before Laken arrived seemed to be the longest month in history I swear! This last weekend we celebrated Our Babes first birthdays together with our Baby steps group, as all the babes birthdays stem from April to August and we thought it would be nice to have one big birthday for all of them to celebrate such a huge milestone!!

I know I sound like a broken record but being a mom is truly the best job in the world and I wish I could pause it just for a moment. Laken said his first official word this week, we’ve been saying mama, dada and babbling for quite a while but with out a doubt Laken looked at Mark this week when he got home and said “Hi Daddy” and any time you ask him “who’s that?” and point at Mark it’s a very pierce “Dad”.. It’s so hard to believe how much Laken has grown and the smile that went across Marks face when those two little words came out Priceless!

The Birthday was such a great day and I cannot say enough about how great everything looked and went. Each Babe got there own little cup cake, present and cluster of balloons, along with other special touches that have gone straight into the memory book. What made the day even more special is the fabulous women I’ve been able to meet and share this unbelievable journey with, they are all Amazing, strong, beautiful women and make being a mom just that much better!

So I’ve included a few pictures from the Birthday party along with a few swimming pictures and pictures from the recent wedding we were at along with Lakens 1st hair cut! ….Laken loves the water and although Summer seems to be a bit confused as we haven’t had to many sunny days we’ve been able to sneak in a few! The next few weeks will be full of weddings, hopefully some camping….and as much fun we can cram in before our year is up and I have to go back to work…..

The 1st Birthday Tree Vanesssa Made

Laken 5days old and now...

The Dads came too!

Trying to get a group shot....

The Cute Banner Vanessa Made!

Another Try.......

Happy Birthday Babes!

Some of the Beautiful Mama's

Each Babe got their own little Cup Cake thanks to

Terri!

Laken had no problem with the cake he knew just what to do with it...too funny!

Each babe also got a gift!

Swimming in the Little Tikes pool Grandma got him!

So Handsome at the wedding we where at!

Our 1st Hair cut from Cousin Melissa at her Salon!

~Swimming Swimming In My Swimming Pool~