Sunday, September 5, 2010

Father's Day


Father's Day in our household is never without a slight hint of saddness as Paul's Dad passed away five years ago and my Dad last year. So for us, we now focus on Paul and the wonderful Daddy he is to our little Grace. It is always such a joy to watch the two of them together and especially to see Grace's excitement when Paul gets home from work.

This morning, after giving Paul his gift, the three of us enjoyed a delicious breakfast at C15 Cafe and then went for a walk along the river. For the rest of the day, we've been outdoors gardening in the lovely Spring sunshine.

I hope you have all had lovely weekends celebrating and remembering the Dads in your lives.



17 comments:

  1. Gorgeous pictures Amanda. Love that last one! Yes, a bit of sadness here too. We focus on our boys wonderful Dad. We made him wear a 'Fab Dad' badge all day yesterday! A-M xx

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  2. oh i really love the second photo Amanda...your day sounds really nice and what a great little helper Gracie is.

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  3. Nice post Amanda. Fathers day was very low key in our house as is Mothers day. You all look like you had a lovely day! ;-)

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  4. What cute pics (especially the last 2)! I could up with my dad to ive him his Darell Lea Dad's bag of lollies (a tradition) which he sat and started to demolish straight away. I'm sure your Dad knew you were thinking of him *hugs*
    You were lucky to get some nice sunshine and time out in the garden - it poured nonstop here all weekend.
    Have a grat week Amanda. xx

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  5. Love the pictures Amanda.. how cute is the bottom one Gracie watching daddy. i know exactly what you mean.. yesterday was a very hard and emotional day for us too but i sure it get easier each year .big kisses to you xx

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  6. Happy second fathers day to Paul!!!
    I LOVE thos pics, they are just soooooo sweet. Esp the high chair and Paul watering the garden, that is so cute. Isn't this the most gorgeous age..? So glad to be back and see your blog again, I think Gracie looks like she's grown even in a week! I hope you're having a lovely day today my friend and big hugs for yesterday, it can't have been an easy day but it sounds like you celebrated perfectly!
    Jxx

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  7. hey amanda......i thought of you yesterday when i did my blog post for my dad, sounded like you had a lovely day watching your little one with her dad......cute photos, and have a great week thinking of you lisa xox

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  8. I can see that little Grace is a real Daddys Girl!! Love the photo of her in the highchair while Paul waters the garden. It sounds like you had a beautiful day yesterday and I'm sure your Dad would be looking down on you with a smile :) Hope you have a lovely week. xxx

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  9. There are some gorgeous pics here of your loved ones. I feel so for people like you both who have lost much loved Dads. Much love to you Amanda. x

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  10. Such beautiful pics of Grace and your hubby, Amanda. It must have been a difficult day in many ways, but it looks like you had a lovely day. Hope you have a great week ~ Tina x

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  11. Oh I appreciate how you would have mixed emotions about Father's Day. My boyfriend lost his father two years ago within seconds to a heart attack and never got to say goodbye so it's not a great day for him either.

    I'm glad you both have your adorable baby girl (she is seriously gorgeous!) to love and cherish! :-)

    Have a great week Amanda
    xx

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  12. So glad you had a wonderful day with your little family, even though it may have been bittersweet. Grace is sooooo gorgeous, love the last pic of her and Paul , so sweet. Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog, made my day xx

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  13. so sorry about your dad and father i law.. I do still have both of my parents, so I dont know how difficult it must be...
    Thankyou for sharing your gorgeous pics though, and I am glad you managed to make some lovely new memories.
    Hugs from Laura xxx

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  14. Hope fathers day was fun despite the sad memories. Such gorgeous pictures xxx

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  15. Your pictures are so stunning and I love the one of Grace in her chair while your hubs is watering... so sweet!

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  16. These photos of Grace with her Daddy are just beautiful Amanda. I'm glad the three of you had a great day together making new and very special memories. xo

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  17. Oh gosh, so sorry. Good time to honor those you love and have touched your lives so much. xo

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