Father's Day 2010
10:13 AM - Posted by Erin - 1 comments
This post is dedicated to a few of the best fathers that I know.

I feel blessed beyond words to have so much love surrounding me daily.

If these men don't encompass God's love for me and our families, then I don't know who does.


Rob's Dad, Tip.
I'll never forget the way he said he gained a daughter the day Rob and I got married. 
So special. 
And to the man that raised the boy that is now my husband - I say thank you.
Thank you for being instrumental in Rob's life and for playing a role in making him the man he is today.  You have my gratitude.

My Dad. 
It's no surprise that I'm a Daddy's girl.
I could write a book... but in a nut shell, this man taught me the importance of making memories with the ones you love, the purity and joy in spending time outdoors, and the tender way a girl should be loved.
In addition, the way he's loved my mom has shaped and molded my view of marriage in countless ways.
Thank you, Dad, I love you.


And, Taylor's Dad, Rob.
The love of my life.

Taylor's too young to realize how good she has it with a daddy like hers.
Hopefully, in years to come, she'll be reminded when she looks back at this Father's Day tribute.  


I know Rob's just getting started in this Daddy business, but the tenderness and depth of love that is blossoming within him as a result of Taylor has got me falling more and more in love with him daily.  I'm so thankful.

And ultimately, our Father in heaven.  
The supreme example of Fatherly love.  
I'm deeply humbled at the thought of his love for me.
Thank you, Lord, for everything.


An Update
7:57 PM - Posted by Erin - 0 comments

Disclaimer: Despite my attempt to just fill you in on the latest around here with Taylor, it seems this post has turned out more like a list of things I'm bragging about. Maybe I AM bragging... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't proud our Miss T. But really, everything is just written to give you a little snapshot into our life these days.

Taylor is growing up - here are a few of the things she's up to... at ten and a half months (already?!) she's a little busy body!

She's standing and walking (with assistance) ALL the time... today her Grandpa (my dad) watched her for the day. I came home to her pushing the laundry basket, that was full of dirty clothes and her pink bunny, all over the house.

She says Mama, Dada, Nana (to which I always sing "Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goooood bye!), Baba, Puppy (puh puh), Fish (ish), Daisy (asee), Bubbles (buhbuh) and other unidentifiable syllables.

Splashing in the bath A LOT is a favorite pastime.

She loves books - especially the scientific ones that show lots of pictures of fish... I wonder if she is going to love fish tanks as much as her dad?! And with the combo of parents like us, she stands a pretty good chance at being nerdy. But don't tell her that...



She's got 5 teeth... two on bottom, three on top - only one of the middle front teeth is in, and it kind of looks like she has little fangs with the other two top teeth coming in quickly! Pretty cute, actually.

She LOVES the dogs - more than they love her. Daisy loves her, Toby tolerates her.

She started throwing a ball back and forth with me today... perhaps Toby will like her better when she masters that skill.

She loves to dance... any music, any time, that girls' got rhythm and moves. Maybe one of these days I'll post a video of that...

She's eating pretty good... most of the time... in addition to baby food, she loves cheese, bread, tortillas, black beans, avocado, and anything mom and dad are eating!

Overall - she's a happy girl.
We are so blessed.
Look at those cheeks - don't you just want to pinch them?!