Congratulations Sadie!

Thanks to the help of friends and family, Sadie won 1st finalist in the KOSY 106.5 American Baby Idol Contest. We are disappointed that she didn't win Grand Prize, but 1st Finalist ain't too shabby! She won two tickets to the American Idol Concert on July 14th. We have a hard decision ahead of us - 5 nieces and 2 tickets! Wish us luck!
If you would like to see the top 3 winners go to www.kosy.com

Sadie's First Swim!

Sadie experienced her first swim this week. The weather was finally hot enough to take her out. Mommy got her a little pool that was just her size and Daddy got her the little "surfer girl" swim suit!

We knew she would love it because she loves her bath! She splashed around for about an hour and was loving every minute of it....I'm sure part of it had to be because it was 95 degrees outside and it felt wonderful!
The best part....she had a good 2 1/2 hour nap after. She was exhausted.

Souvenir

Mike brought Sadie a souvenir from England when he returned on Tuesday. He bought her a little Paddington Bear that he purchased at Paddington station. She went to bed with it that night and when we went to check on her before going to bed, she was all snuggled in with him. I think she liked her souvenir.

Master Griller!

Mike was in England over Father's Day so his belated present from Sadie and I was a new grill! Mike has always been very good at grilling and is ALWAY'S in search for the perfect BBQ sauce or rub! My pantry is proof....it is filled with bottles of BBQ sauce from his travels all over the states. Now, he is the proud owner of a grill that matches his skill!

Happy Father's Day!!

When Mike and I started dating I was immediatly drawn to his sense of humor. Second to that was his ability to relate to children. He was so good with my nieces and nephews and they loved him! I knew that when I married him he would make a terrific dad...and I was right!

Ever since Sadie has come into our family it is so fun to watch Mike interact with her. He is a very hands on dad which is very helpful to me. I am constantly amazed at his patience with her, especially if he is teaching her something. He has spent hours teaching her how to use a toy or do something new. It always warms my heart when he isn't around and I see her actually doing what he was trying to teach her. He is amazing! I know that she is young - but I also know that this will translate later in life when she is learning how to ride a bike or just needing help with her homework.

He isn't afraid to change diapers; although he is very vocal while changing poopies! He isn't afraid to watch her if mom needs a night out. He is such a good dad and I am so proud of him! Sadie loves him so much, you can see it in her eyes when he walks through the door! I hope that the bond they are creating now continues on through life and she will always be Daddy's Little Girl!