Father's Thread

[Mr.Maduro]

Many moons ago, on a board far, far, away.....a BOTL started a user group for "New Dads". Since we don't have user groups here, I thought I'd start an open thread for all Dads! Having my first daughter on 6/27/08 I found this to be a great tool to log milestones, compare advancements and just share stories about the joys of fatherhood.

I decided this group will be for all Fathers. Not just new ones, because I'd love to hear what lies ahead.

My daughter Alana will be 10 months on Monday. She was born on 6/27/08 @ 1:07am and weighed in at 9lbs 2ozs. Currently she's crawling almost as fast as I can, waves her hand (usually the right one) when we tell her to say "Hi" and claps when we say "Clap Hands!" She pulls herself up to a standing position whenever she can and actually lets go sometimes and can hold her balance for a couple of seconds. She wants to walk and it probably won't be too far off. She tries to imitate sounds and sometimes vocalizes on her own for long periods of time. She has a lot to say! She has her two bottom teeth and I'm hoping the two top ones will cut tonight. (My inspiration for the thread)

Mom's birthday is also Monday so today Daddy sent her off to Atlantic City for the day with her birthday $$ to try to win us some money. It was a win/win as I love to spend as much time as I can with Alana.

We went and bought Alana's birthday present for Mommy (which I almost forgot to do) and went to the park so Alana can go on the swing.

Back to the teeth.... Alana is a great baby...a true blessing. She has been sleeping from 7:30pm to 6:30am since she was about 4 months!!

Tonight, however, she's been only put in her crib 3 hours ago and has waked up several times with loud cries and restless tossing and turning. I honestly would trade anything so I can have her pain and she can have a sound sleep, but I guess this is growing up!

Well at least now I have a place to talk about fatherhood! Please feel free to add you own stories, tips, advice, whatever fits!

Thanks for listening!

This is Alana, taken today on the swings....sorry for the cell-phone pic. I'll post better ones in the future!


http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n390/P_Cahill/swings.jpg

Here's a link to a photobucket album we created for her. Thanks for looking!

http://s337.photobucket.com/albums/n390/P_Cahill/

[68TriShield]

Frozen water filled teething rings,keep a few handy :)

Such a cutie!

[G G]

I aint a new father, I don't like to think of myself as an old father either.:tu
My son turned 20 on the ninth of this month. I find myself wondering where the years went.

[stinkie]

you may want to try dill pickles the salt helps to dry the gums out and the teeth come thru. also try a plain beagle. i know it sound weard but it works they chew the crap out of it and make a mess but it works most of the time.
words of wisdom from an old dad. and an old Jewish lady that we know.

she sure is a cutie.

stinkie:ss

[68TriShield]

you may want to try dill pickles the salt helps to dry the gums out and the teeth come thru. also try a plain beagle. i know it sound weard but it works they chew the crap out of it and make a mess but it works most of the time.
words of wisdom from an old dad. and an old Jewish lady that we know.

she sure is a cutie.

stinkie:ss

I don't think my Beagle would let her do that ;)

[RGD.]

I don't think my Beagle would let her do that ;)


Beagles are pretty forgiving - but I don't think mine will either - :ss


Ron

[RGD.]

. . . .

I decided this group will be for all Fathers. Not just new ones, because I'd love to hear what lies ahead. . . .


Ummmm - a $2291.61 cell phone bill . . .

:(


Ron

[newcigarz]

Ummmm - a $2291.61 cell phone bill . . .

:(


Ron


Ahhh, when they first discover texting. :bh:bh:bh

[bobarian]

you may want to try dill pickles the salt helps to dry the gums out and the teeth come thru. also try a plain beagle. i know it sound weard but it works they chew the crap out of it and make a mess but it works most of the time.
words of wisdom from an old dad. and an old Jewish lady that we know.

she sure is a cutie.

stinkie:ss

I second the dill pickle! My daughter thought I was crazy when I gave her son a pickle to chew on, but he loved it. The cold and salt both help soothe the tender spots. Its a long journey Patrick, but cherish every moment! I will be burning the special birthday mystery smoke on Monday to celebrate with you!:tu

[mmblz]

good idea, and I think this works much better as a thread than as a "social group".

If it's ok with you I might just change the word "forum" in the title to "thread"... And I'm undecided whether it belongs more in Banter or General...


Malena is 13 months old. She has perfected her walking over the past couple of months to the point where she is almost running. She will now taste pretty much whatever we are eating, but ultimately doesn't eat a whole lot of it. Babbling up a storm but no real words yet. But she does know some, and will point when we say various things

enjoying the weather yesterday...
http://devlins.smugmug.com/photos/521228695_4foVj-L.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

If it's ok with you I might just change the word "forum" in the title to "thread"... And I'm undecided whether it belongs more in Banter or General...




Oh no!!! Not another banter thread!! ;)

[floydpink]

Great idea for a forum.

i can honestly say that as a father of a 4 year old daughter, there is no greater joy in my life than coming home each day to her greeting and hugs.

One of the nice things about living in Orlando and working in tourism is the endless opportunities foe family fun and after seeing my stepdaughter turn 17 and want nothing much to do with parents, I am cherishing every minute with my daughter.

[newcigarz]

Seems like it was just yesterday that they were babies.

My daughter who is now 19.

http://www.fototime.com/7E14713C337EBE7/standard.jpg

and my son who is now 6.

http://www.fototime.com/340A87BAD2CEC93/standard.jpg


They grow up too fast.

[ca21455]

Great picture Patrick, thanks for sharing! I have two daughters one will be 31 next month the other just turned 27.

Really enjoyed watching them grow up and being involved in all their activities. Both were in the high school band and we spent a lot of time traveling with them going to the competitions and bowl games. Chrissy also danced from the time she was 3 through college. She went on to be a teacher and coach for the dance drill team.

Chrissy was married in Jamaica to a guy I really like. He also indulges in cigars and we've had numerous herfs together. They live in Kansas now.

Jennifer moved back to our home town after college and is working for a company that contracts with the state. Fortunately they are benefiting from the government stimulus package.

All in all a great trip. Wonderful times both when they lived at home and now that they are out on their own.

You are in for a great experience. Enjoy every minute Patrick!

[rizzle]

Twin 5 month old girls here. Talk about new experiences. Every day the little buggers are discovering something new. This morning one of them was able to move herself about halfway over to her sisters play mat. They've been rolling, but this was moving forward. They're taking their morning naps now...I can hear the swings clacking as I'm typing.

Couple of recent ones...

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/richandjenstoner/IMG_1917.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/richandjenstoner/IMG_1950.jpg

[floydpink]

since we're dding pics, i forgot mine...

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/rastapete69/sit1.jpg

[nozero]

We have two sons. James (Michael James goes by James) 29 and Jeremy Benjamin 24.

You can never take back the words that just came out of your mouth.

You can never get back the time you chose to not spend with them.

May you all be the best fathers you know how to be.
:tu

[BORIStheBLADE]

You guys got some cuties.:tu

[68TriShield]

Here are Zachary and Mackenzie...
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l250/68Trishield/DSCN06610002.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

We just got back from week 2 of a 5 week infant swimming class. The pool seems to have put Alana in better spirits!

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n390/P_Cahill/Swim%20Class/swim.jpg

[stinkie]

i'm sorry thats what my daughter calls bagles. they are soft enough for them to chew on but hard enough to help them with cutting teeth. most dogs that grow up with the kids will let them do most anything to them and not get to upset.


stinkie:ss

[HawkEye19]

I've two boys here, one 3.5 yrs and the other a whole 4 months. I'm beyond happy the Elder is very, very helpful with his younger brother. I'm sure this will change all too soon!

[RevSmoke]

also try a plain beagle.


Beagles with spots work too, if you don't have a plain one. (sorry, couldn't resist.)

However, as for teething, dog biscuits are better than the teething biscuits. We learned this after our son stole one from the dog and was chewing on it. We called the pediatritian immediately. He informed us, after he was done laughing, that it was no big deal - they are really just a hard bread.

What is nice, is that they hold up better than the teething biscuits or other things. And if you have some for the dog, they are no added expense.

[ade06]

This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together.

http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

[68TriShield]

This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together.

http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

you look like you were watching :D

[massphatness]

I have to take this opportunity to brag on my oldest son for a bit. I'm not one of these "my kid's better than your kid" dads, so I hope this comes out as I intend it, but I was so swelled up with pride last night that I thought I would burst.

My son Tony is a sophomore in high school, and last year he enrolled in the Naval Jr. ROTC program at his school. He enjoyed the experience thoroughly and continued on it this year where he's truly blossomed. I went to his awards ceremony last night and was floored by his accomplishments. Among his awards:

* Meritorious Service Award - for his work with the school's color and honor guard

* Leadership Award - for completing a series of weekend leadership academies; included in this award is a commission to attend a two-week summer leadership program in July at the Naval War College in Rhode Island that's put on for high school students by the Marine Corps.

* Distinguished Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for the Naval Sciences program

* Honors Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for all academic subjects

* Embry-Riddle Award - Selected to attend a one-week aeronautics & technology seminar at Embry-Riddle University in Florida. All expenses including travel are paid for by the Navy. If I understood the award presenter, Tony was the only student from the state of Maine to be selected.


My son has always been an excellent student, and his mom & I expect him to do well academically. What really impressed me has been his maturation into a budding leader.

Now if he would understand the value of cleaning his room ...

[SeanGAR]

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/okeefes/Soccer.jpg

They will be 12 next month. Wow. Time does fly. Seems like last week I was in the ICU wondering when they would come home. Moira (r) was 3.25 pounds but packed it on and in a week was 4 pounds, the minimum they would let us take her home. Kiera (l) was a hefty 5.25 lol.

[Thaplumbr]

Short story, my wife and I tried for several years with no success, only to find out ultimately for us that the odds where against us on both of us, we never thought twice about not adopting. Our son is half hispanic/half white, and one of the proudest moments in my life was when i cut the cord at his birth and held him for the first time!!!
Although we dont have the experience of going thru my wife being pregnant, neither of us have ever looked back. It was an open adoption, so occassionally we do send pics through another party to the birth mom, just so that she will know what an awesome gift of life/and lives she has given.
The first pic is my son and I backfilling the ditch in our front yard day after christmas 2008(water leak in the yard).yes even plumbers have have plumbing problems, and the second of him pooped out with one of the dogs!

Count your blessings fellas!!:tu
Leroy

[Rockestone]

Me and my boy at Stone Mountain!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=2050

The most wonderful thing that has ever happened in my life is when my wife and I had Tyler.

[Col. Kurtz]

Patrick, Cute kid!

I think we are on about the same time line. My daughter Sarah was born on July 2, 08. She was not a whopper, only 7lb 6 oz. She has since made up for it. She is a little over 10 mos and is 25lbs and 31 inches!!

She too cut two bottom teeth and then struggled for a while and cut two top ones. We found crushed ice in one of her socks helped some. Orajel is the go to at night though.

You are lucky she sleeps that well. Sarah sleeps soundly, but wakes up in the middle of the night starving to death. She eats and goes right back out. I guess it takes a lot to keep that much mass percolating.

She started moving around a little late I thought. She has just gotten the hang of crawling in the last month, but now she's pulling up on everything in sight and walks four or five steps at a time between me and DW.

The most amazing part is when they start developing their own personality and habits. I wanted a little boy, but there's something about a little girl that just melts daddy's heart.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/jdubx2/103.jpg

Here's our little one at Easter. She has a great time every day. She rarely fusses and we are very lucky!

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/jdubx2/103.jpg



You gaot a real doll there! Thanks for sharing!

[TonySmith]

You can never take back the words that just came out of your mouth.

You can never get back the time you chose to not spend with them.

May you all be the best fathers you know how to be.
:tu

Young fathers take heed. Truer words were never spoken. Mine are almost grown, 21,20 and 16. You can never go back and make it up.

[Mark C]

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v3763/44/56/6205133/n6205133_41961294_1209656.jpg

Me and AJ (Anthony John). He's about 5 months now. Doesn't really roll much, mostly cause he hasn't figured out how to use his arms. But he can stand up like a champ, almost balances on his own. Happiest little kid I've ever seen, sure hope that never changes. I told my wife it's time for another one when he stops smiling like he's won the lottery when we get him out of the crib first thing in the morning. He eats everything, pears, prunes, apples, peas, carrots, bibs, shirts, fingers, arms, etc. If he can get his hands on it, he can get his mouth on it. Can't wait to see what comes next.

[massphatness]

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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[Rockestone]

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Awesome!!:tu

[WildBlueSooner]

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Very cool :D

[TRicker]

Just saw this thread and thought I'd post, hope its ok. This is my nephew Bradley, we have been his foster parents since he was 2 months old. We are closing in on the home stretch of adopting him. Its pretty daunting as we don't have any kids of our own, but its worth it when he runs up hugs you and yells "love you".
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/293/parkb.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/my.php?image=parkb.jpg)

[massphatness]

You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim.

Really happy for you & Kristen.
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[WildBlueSooner]

You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim.

Really happy for you & Kristen.
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:tpd: That is awesome!

[rack04]

How am I just now seeing this thread? Everyone meet Addison. Addison was born on July 5, 2008. Here are some recent pictures of my baby girl.

7 months:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/6a00d8341f4bdf53ef0112797396a328a4.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/6a00d8341f4bdf53ef0112797396e728a4.jpg

8 months:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P4110007.jpg

10 months:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P4220012.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P4220029.jpg

[rack04]

I don't think my Beagle would let her do that ;)

Mine would. :r

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P2160047.jpg

Bailey is VERY protective of Addison.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P3290003.jpg

[longknocker]

Mine would. :r

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P2160047.jpg

Bailey is VERY protective of Addison.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P3290003.jpg

:tu

[Mr.Maduro]

Well Alana's top two teeth cut and are growing in. That makes 4 so far. She's very vocal lately saying Mama, Dada, book, bird, key, and Pooh. She's been "letting go" a lot more while she's standing and may be very close to those first few steps. She loves dogs and lets out a "haha" everytime she sees one. We spent this past Saturday at Central Park in the playground and at the zoo! Here's a few pics.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/zoo.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/swing2.jpg

[ahc4353]

Thank you Patrick for starting this thread. Seeing all the little ones has brought back many fond memories of a time that went by way, way to fast. I hope this thread is around for years to come so I can watch all the young ones grow up.

Thanks again and keep the pics coming!

[rizzle]

Mine would. :r

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P2160047.jpg

Bailey is VERY protective of Addison.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P3290003.jpg

Rack,
It's so funny to look at these two pictures and see all of the same things you have that I see laying around in my house, except I've got two of them.:r

Bumbos...check
Jumpies...check
Pink boppies...check
Tiny Love toys everywhere...check
Exersaucer...check
I could go on and on.

Good job bro.
:tu

[Col. Kurtz]

Well Alana's top two teeth cut and are growing in. That makes 4 so far. She's very vocal lately saying Mama, Dada, book, bird, key, and Pooh. She's been "letting go" a lot more while she's standing and may be very close to those first few steps. She loves dogs and lets out a "haha" everytime she sees one. We spent this past Saturday at Central Park in the playground and at the zoo! Here's a few pics.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/zoo.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/swing2.jpg

Patrick, Thanks for sharing! She's a cutie! She's obviously having a ball in that swing. Amazing how much more fun a dad has watching them :tu

[Col. Kurtz]

Rack,
It's so funny to look at these two pictures and see all of the same things you have that I see laying around in my house, except I've got two of them.:r

Bumbos...check
Jumpies...check
Pink boppies...check
Tiny Love toys everywhere...check
Exersaucer...check
I could go on and on.

Good job bro.
:tu

Same here. I think that stuff is standard equipment with a little girl!

[Mr.Maduro]

I just wanted to say Happy Father's Day to everyone! This will be my first father's day, and our plan to go to Belmont Race Track is postponed due to rain! Oh well, plan B is to go to a nice Chinese restaurant with my Father and Father-In-Law!

I hope all you Father's get to have a nice relaxing, enjoyable day!

[Col. Kurtz]

Happy father's day Patrick (et al)! Enjoy it!

[ade06]

Happy Fathers' day to all of the fathers here!

[Nimbus]

Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers :ss

[SmokeyJoe]

I just wanted to say Happy Father's Day to everyone! This will be my first father's day, and our plan to go to Belmont Race Track is postponed due to rain! Oh well, plan B is to go to a nice Chinese restaurant with my Father and Father-In-Law!

I hope all you Father's get to have a nice relaxing, enjoyable day!

Happy First Father's Day, Patrick!

I had a nice one myself with my two "little ones." :D

(Age 23 and 20.) :wo

[Mr.Maduro]

Saturday we will be celebrating Alana's 1st birthday! Oh man that went by fast! Anyway, we're just having a nice dinner at a local Italian Restaurant with immediate family and a few close friends.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/S41544CA116912_5.jpg

[ahc4353]

They get faster Patrick, trust me.

She is precious.

[rack04]

Here are a couple pics from the 4th of July weekend and her 1st birthday.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/IMG_1474-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/IMG_1650.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/IMG_1619.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

Here are a couple pics from the 4th of July weekend and her 1st birthday.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/IMG_1474-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/IMG_1650.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/IMG_1619.jpg

What a beauty Justin! Thanks for sharing!

[rizzle]

Here are a couple pics from the 4th of July weekend and her 1st birthday.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/IMG_1650.jpg



rack, you never told me you were raising her as an Alabama fan. Good job Bro!!

:ss

[rack04]

rack, you never told me you were raising her as an Alabama fan. Good job Bro!!

:ss

RIIIIIIGHT! A is for Addison. :fu

[rizzle]

Whatever you say bro.
:D

[rack04]

Whatever you say bro.
:D

Better yet. A is for Addison and AGGIE. WHOOP! :tu

[longknocker]

Patrick, Thanks for sharing! She's a cutie! She's obviously having a ball in that swing. Amazing how much more fun a dad has watching them :tu

"Grandpas" Have even more fun!:tu:banger:dance: My little 20 month old grandson is my pride & joy!:) Thanks for all the great Pics, All!

[longknocker]

Better yet. A is for Addison and AGGIE. WHOOP! :tu

You sure it's not, "A Longhorn Fan"?:r:tu Great Pics, Bro! Thanks!:)

[Mr.Maduro]

Man does time fly...looking like a big girl more each day!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/888866713805_0_ALB.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/970556713805_0_ALB.jpg

[rack04]

Great pictures Patrick. You're right she is becoming such a big girl.

Here is Addison showing off her bright smile. She's such a little ham.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P9100015.jpg

Here is Addison and I lounging at the pool:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/rack04/Addison/P8150010.jpg

[massphatness]

Nice pics guys
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[Mr.Maduro]

Some new pictures from this weekend at the pumpkin patch.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alana_pumpkin.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alana_pumpkin2.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alana_pumpkin3.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alana_pumpkin4.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alana_pumpkin5.jpg

[McSmokey]

Great Pics you guys... I'm not quite there yet but I've only got about 3 1/2 months to get ready then my first a baby boy will be here :tu

[Starchild]

Here are a couple of my little girl from a birthday party this weekend. Simone is 19 months, and we're expecting another girl in March.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/soulpatch75/6927_287371680275_883400275_9181098.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/soulpatch75/6927_287271345275_883400275_9179114.jpg

[E.J.]

Just found this thread and it sure put a smile on my face. I am fortunate to be part of this "club" and will take the opportunity to post a few photos of my pride and joys....
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/922/abbysfirstsbgame7.jpg
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/144/osbgame4.jpg
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/222/skateswim15.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/6038/skateswim12.jpg

[ade06]

Great pictures everyone, we are a fortunate bunch!

[ahc4353]

A dad could never be any prouder than I am of these three. They have given me more in my life than I could ever possibly give back.
Thank you for everything boys.

One day they are babies dependent on you for everything and the next, they're men.

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu282/yukonxl/P1010643-1.jpg

[kenstogie]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=4165&stc=1&d=1255395605
I am not a new father but am the a proud single dad and after going throught the family court thing urge all fathers and mothers to support equality in parenting.

[Mr.Maduro]

Looks like Alana hears sleigh bells....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alana_xmas.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

Its been a while since I updated this thread. A lot on my mind lately...Friday's surgery, Father's Day, and the passing of a friend.

My pride and joy!!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alana_.jpg

Time flies, life is short, hug your kids!!

[Mr.Maduro]

I just want to say Happy Father's day to all the Dads out there.

This will be my first Father's Day without my Dad, but I plan on spending the day remembering the great man he was and terrific father as well.

If your Dad is still around, make sure you let him know what he means to you.
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[icehog3]

I just want to say Happy Father's day to all the Dads out there.

This will be my first Father's Day without my Dad, but I plan on spending the day remembering the great man he was and terrific father as well.

If your Dad is still around, make sure you let him know what he means to you.
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I try to do that every day, Patrick. I know you think of your Dad every day too. :)

[Mr.Maduro]

Just finished Alana's cake for her 2nd birthday tomorrow. Not too bad for my first character cake. Its Pablo from the Backyardigans...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/2010-06-26140213.jpg
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[DoctorBJ]

I'm a new member of the club. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o130/bjdevelle/Georgia/sleeping.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o130/bjdevelle/Georgia/Welcometothefam.jpg

She's just finishing up day 3 of life. :)

[Steve]

:tu:tu

[ade06]

I thought you all would get a kick out of this video.

http://vimeo.com/12714406

[Mr.Maduro]

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/2011-05-28_18-01-51_732.jpg

[longknocker]

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/2011-05-28_18-01-51_732.jpg

:tu You, Too, Patrick!:)

[roro16]

Happy Fathers day to all the wonderful dads out there. Myself included..LOL

[kelmac07]

Happy Father's Day!!

[Mr.Maduro]

Taken today at the seaport in Mystic, CT.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/a43be513.jpg

[Col. Kurtz]

What a cutie Patrick.

Best I remember, our girls are about the same age. We just added another back in May. It's your turn :D

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/jdubx2/katie_1.jpg

[Tuxguy]

Just got home from the hospital. My wife delivered our second daughter Sunday night. We are so tired and have a long road ahead. I am out numbered for sure. My friends keep saying one word, karma!

[68TriShield]

Just got home from the hospital. My wife delivered our second daughter Sunday night. We are so tired and have a long road ahead. I am out numbered for sure. My friends keep saying one word, karma!

LOL congrats just the same Jason!

Here is me and my baby Mack(20)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l250/68Trishield/215382_1804157956780_1624807407_1674336_4343730_n-2.jpg
Here's my oldest Zach(23) and his fiance Lindsay...
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l250/68Trishield/DSCN1108.jpg

[Kneo]

My two shorties

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/610/13932336.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/13932336.jpg/)

[fritz43096]

My advice as far as what lies ahead......get a trunk monkey.

http://youtu.be/HmtcuJmEhs0

[thebayratt]

Here is my first (Satori Leianna) at 3 months old in here Easter dress.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230669_210456005646261_100000455893150_730491_2716 064_n.jpg

At first I wasn't too thrilled when the misses said she was pregnant. We had to put ALOT on hold, but I tell ya'll this, It was 100% worth it when I first saw/held her. She slept on my chest her first days and I never slept; I thought I'd roll over on her!!

But she is my heart and sole. I'd do anything for her, I've canceled things to be with her, and don't regret anything.

I've learned:
1. Sleep when they sleep
2. Don't wear white too much when feeding
3. They learn quickly and make a new noise every week
4. No matter how bad your day was, when they see you and smile, the day gets alot better!

[Tyler]

I'm not a father yet but my woman keeps telling me she wants kids soon after we get married next year. I am starting to come around due in part by this thread. The sheer joy that children seem to bring you guys is amazing. I always think of the negative aspects but I see that I seriously have overlooked the positive. :tu

[Kneo]

I'm not a father yet but my woman keeps telling me she wants kids soon after we get married next year. I am starting to come around due in part by this thread. The sheer joy that children seem to bring you guys is amazing. I always think of the negative aspects but I see that I seriously have overlooked the positive. :tu

There are 100 reasons not to have a kid, but all that goes away the first time you hold them or the first time they smile or they first time they call you daddy.

[Col. Kurtz]

I'm not a father yet but my woman keeps telling me she wants kids soon after we get married next year. I am starting to come around due in part by this thread. The sheer joy that children seem to bring you guys is amazing. I always think of the negative aspects but I see that I seriously have overlooked the positive. :tu

It's not something you really get convinced of, more akin to something that "clicks" when you meet them for the first time.

If you don't have kids, it's like trying to explain the color red to a blind man.

[Mr.Maduro]

Here's Alana showing off her vocal skills....
recorded today on her Daddy's birthday!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3hzZB6uozw

[longknocker]

Here's Alana showing off her vocal skills....
recorded today on her Daddy's birthday!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3hzZB6uozw

Such A Cutie, Patrick!:D Thanks For Sharing, Brother!:tu

[MrClean]

Been a father for 14 years, loved every minute of it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2245/5709287916_4a244f4d2b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/5709287916/)
Mothers Day edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/5709287916/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

Daughter Taryn is 14 and Josh is 12.

[357]

Cool Thread Patrick. I can't believe I just stumbled across it now. I'm the happy "Papa" to my 5 yr old Son Malachi, my 4 yr old daughter Bella, and one more still in the oven. Due date is in January 2012. Like we did with the first two, we're going to wait and let the gender be a surprise. I'll post some pics of the fam when I get a chance.

[BnBTobacco]

Aw.. so cute :)

[jjirons69]

As a paying member of this club, I gotta brag, too.

My oldest will turn 8 in Nov. followed by her younger brother who will be 7 in Jan. Here they go at Black River on July 4th. Grandaddy is in the last picture with his two "knot-heads". They truly grow up way too fast. I don't even want to think about it.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jjirons69/P1040945.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jjirons69/P1040966.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jjirons69/P1040961.jpg

[Steve]

Awesome Jamie!

[Steve]

Another of me and my girl :D

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2011-09-18_Fishing%20with%20Boo/2011-09-18_Fishing%20with%20Boo%20005.jpg

[cmitch]

My Pride and Joy
http://www.pkirs.utep.edu/cis3355/Graphics/pridejoy.jpg

[357]

A few from the Tigers game the other day. On Sundays they let kids run the bases after the game. I took my dad and my son and had a great time. We all got to go on the field, but I actually got to run with him. See the video at the bottom for that.

Malachi and my dad:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/357magnum/Tigers%20Game%2009-11-2011/SNC00694.jpg
Me and Malachi on the field
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/357magnum/Tigers%20Game%2009-11-2011/SNC00688.jpg
Malachi and my dad on the field in front of the Tiger's dugout:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/357magnum/Tigers%20Game%2009-11-2011/SNC00689.jpg

Video of us running the bases. I accidentally had the lense covered at first. It was taken on my cell, so sorry about the quality/lack thereof.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/357magnum/Tigers%20Game%2009-11-2011/th_SNC00686.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v139/357magnum/Tigers%20Game%2009-11-2011/?action=view&current=SNC00686.mp4)

[J0eybb]

My FB update last night.

Thing 1 slips and slams her face into the coffee table. I get her all iced up. Then thing 2 slams the back of her head on the coffee table. I think I am going to tie them up, and burn the table.

[Mr.Maduro]

Alana's 1st visit to Disneyworld...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/7fd672d2.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/beaa600f.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/73917ef9.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/d9eda2e2.jpg

[Apexkingjusto]

First time papa here, our son Dylan was born 3 weeks ago
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii573/apexkingjusto/91e434b5.jpg

[Apexkingjusto]

Patrick, She is very cute...looks so happy with snow white!

[Mr.Maduro]

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there.

[kelmac07]

Happy Fathers Day!! :D

[Steve]

Happy Father's Day to all!

[Steve]

Early morning Father's Day Breakfast at the range

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2013-06-16_Fathers%20Day%20at%20the%20Range/2013-06-16_Fathers%20Day%20at%20the%20Range%20001.jpg

Yup, that's my girl!

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2013-06-16_Fathers%20Day%20at%20the%20Range/2013-06-16_Fathers%20Day%20at%20the%20Range%20002.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.

Here's my two angels.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Back-up/IMAG0119_2_zpsww3sxm6m.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Back-up/IMAG0119_2_zpsww3sxm6m.jpg.html)

[MarkinAZ]

Wonderful thread Patrick, and those are beautiful looking angels you have there.

In 1998, I took my daughter to Descanso Gardens in La Canada, CA to spend the early morning and afternoon with her. It was a great time to have a little daddy/daughter time together, and give mama some private time and rest. I was using a Konica FT-1 35mm for this shot. Izzy was a little over 2yrs old at this time:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/LittleIzzy_zpsb9c2bc67.jpg

And, she just graduated this June 2014 from HS...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/IsabelGraduationPic1_zpsa98db9d2.jpg

It was great watching her grow to where she is, and now, it will be the same watching her grow as a young adult (she's still a teenager though):D

[Steve]

Beautiful "little" ladies Patrick and Mark! :tu


They sure do grow up fast!


http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Osceola%20Hike%2011-24-06/Osceola%20Shelter%20Trip%2011-24-06%20011.jpg

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2014-06-08_Archery%20Tournament/2014-06-08_Club%20Tournament%20001.jpg

Seems like only yesterday!

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Alana%20Lauren/IMG952946_zps0bpwtyxi.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Alana%20Lauren/IMG952946_zps0bpwtyxi.jpg.html)

[Blueface]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Alana%20Lauren/IMG952946_zps0bpwtyxi.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Alana%20Lauren/IMG952946_zps0bpwtyxi.jpg.html)

Wow!!!

[Mr.Maduro]

Wow!!!

When are you coming to NYC? They miss Uncle Carlos & Aunt Clara!!

[Steve]

Awesome Patrick!

[Cigarcop]

Steve I can't believe how big Boo has gotten!

[Steve]

Steve I can't believe how big Boo has gotten!

No kidding! She's taller than her mom, and she's gaining on me.

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Screenshot_2015-09-15-18-57-40_zps40in1ote.png (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Screenshot_2015-09-15-18-57-40_zps40in1ote.png.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Screenshot_2015-09-15-18-56-56_zpshjudxoev.png (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Screenshot_2015-09-15-18-56-56_zpshjudxoev.png.html)

[Steve]

Nice Patrick!

[Steve]

Up on our farm Labor Day Weekend

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2015-09-04_Farm%20&%20Family%20Reunion/Boo%20&%20I/20150906_190750%20(360x640).jpg

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2015-09-04_Farm%20&%20Family%20Reunion/Boo%20&%20I/20150906_183040%20(640x360).jpg

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2015-09-04_Farm%20&%20Family%20Reunion/Boo%20&%20I/20150906_185641.gif