father's day.

ok, can we take a time out to appreciate how great this photo is. The incredible Catherine Lopez took this one too (remember all those fun ones of Matilda? yeah, same photographer). She took this shot in between the real "poses" as Aaron was trying to calm her down. I just love it. I love it so much. SOOO soo much. So, let's all pause and admire it, together. ok?
-pausing- good. Thanks.

There were lots of days that were enjoyed in Utah.

Probably the best day of them all was Father's Day. This was the day that Aaron blessed our sweet Matilda Mae. It was great to have our families around to be there and to love on our sweet baby girl. We also had some friends show up too, and we're so glad they could make it.

I loved that before we left to the church it was just me, my dad, Aaron and little Tillie left. We dressed her up in a special white dress and bonnet. We were all there in the bathroom (yes, at one of my mom's designated changing stations) buttoning up her tiny little buttons and admiring how beautiful she looked. It was one of those really great moments in life that you hope you never forget. You know those kind? Yeah, love those.

Aaron did such a wonderful job. A few people came up to us afterwards and said that the blessing he gave was perfect. He blessed her with so many special gifts. It was such a sweet day, for all of us.

It was wonderful to have the fathers in my life present. Here are some great shots of them featured below. To them, we say thank you for being such Good men (good with a capital G). We couldn't be luckier.

Here's some of the first dad I ever knew (you know, MY dad!). He is the bomb.

my dad purchased this outfit for Tillie as his father's day gift. :) love it. So, did she.



hanging out in the backyard after her blessing. love those pictures.
(and yes, we have a whole post that we'll dedicate to Tillie in her dress, duh!)

My second newest father, who welcomed me to the family with open arms. Big fans of Mr. Scott Wood.

I cropped this one from the family photo... it's a great one.

a little bit of a repeat from the family reunion, but I love it so much. two times the fun.

And, last but not least, the newest father of the bunch. Even though he's not MY dad, I sure do love him. Basically, he rocks. Even though he's new to the job, he is already a seasoned pro.


Ok, ok... I have to give a "holla!" to Aaron. I know I've done it before in this venue, but well, he is the bomb-diggity and deserves another shout out. Ok? ok. good. He has been so incredibly involved with this sweet little lady and is always completely happy and ready to take care and dote on her. He never once has complained and is usually the first one to jump up and hold Matilda to help her be happy.

The amazing thing is that Matilda never cries when Aaron holds her. She can be screaming her guts out in my arms (nice, i know) and once I hand her off to him, she's as happy as a clam. "What?! No fair?" you say. But, luckily, he's on my team, so it's fine by me. If that's not a definition for a "daddy's girl", then I don't know what is. I couldn't dream up a better dad for little Matilda.

And to the dad's in our life, thanks. We really love you a whole lotta times over.