Happy Father's Day!

Uncle Bob and his gorgeous goddaughter!

Was finally able to upload so ignore the sentence below!

Bob and the kids after breakfast in bed!

Another picture I was able to add this morning - our handsome boys were so excited to see each other when w got to the beach house. We are ALL staying at the beach house after the 4th of July - what chaos!

I may have to switch to another blog spot - this is the third time in a few weeks that I am unable to upload pictures due to an "internal error" - I am not a patient person!

We had a wonderful Father's Day down at the beach house with my parents and Patrick and Karla and the kids. It was windy and overcast but that never stops the kids from loving the beach! The day started with breakfast in bed for Bob - the menu - Cocoa Pebbles, rasberries (Bob's favorite fruit) and Pop Ems - gross glazed donuts. The kids had cards, letters and presents for Bob - all of which would be featured in pictures if I could upload them. We headed down to the beach early so that Pat and Karla could also get to the Rucci's to see her Dad - we had brunch at 10 a.m. - imagine me cooking and getting all three kids and Bob out the door to be down in Westbrook at 10 - not a pretty sight!

Peter wrote a biography about Papa in school - it was so thoughtful and sweet that I copied it down before I let him give it to my dad.

My Dad read the story with tears in his eyes - he loved it!

My Papa

Everybody should know him. He is nice. My Papa is famous.

He took long shots in basketball.

Papa takes me, Molly, Abby and Tyler to mystery rides.

It is a surprise. He is brave and strong.

I love Papa.

He is very smart. My Papa helps people all the time.

We play basketball together. It is fun.I just managed to get these pictures uploaded so they are out of order but too cute to not include!

All of the fathers and the six Harding children and grandchildren. The kids were so cute wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day and celebrating with their fathers and godfathers.

The boys and their children and grandchildren - how are they going to make room for one more? Peter and his godfather - the strongest human according to my son!
I had a beautiful picture of Bob and his goddaughter but I can't flippin upload it!

Peter and Molly playing on the beach!
Papa was posing the grandkids on the beach - kind of cute!
Look at these cuties!
Another Papa photo - how cute are these kids?
Uncle Pat and his babies on Father's Day!

Uncle Ed and his beautiful goddaughter on Father's Day!
Grammy gave Annie a nice warm bath and did some snuggling with her!
Papa with Peter, Molly and Annie - hope he can find room on his lap for one more!



I love Mother's and Father's Day but I always try to remember what my Mom tells me about these kind of holidays - it's nice to have a day to celebrate but it is more important that you treat someone special every day of the year and don't just save it for one day a year. I am fortunate to have men in my life who are exceptional fathers. Beginning with my own - the most kind, compassionate and loving man I have ever met - my father teaches the kids constantly about the little things in life that make it special - he takes the time to make each grandchild (and child) feel special and with help from my mom knows when each of the kids need a little Papa time. He is tireless, fearless and an inspiration! My brother is a phenomenal father - I admit to being surprised at how naturally fatherhood came to Patrick - he is loving and affectionate and each time I have witnessed him welcome a new child with Karla I have been amazed at his comfort with newborns. I love watching my brother be a father and I thank him for the gift of my nieces and nephew! And then there is Bob - he jumped in with both feet when most men would have run the other way. He loved Peter and Molly from the moment he met them and never hesitated to become involved in any way that I would let him. He was also wondeful when it came to letting me be in control until I was ready to give up the reins a bit. When Annie was born Bob found ways to make the big kids feel special and to also bond with Annie. I am blessed to have found the perfect father for my children and someone who can put up with me - even when I've been pregnant for two years!

I am hoping that I will be able to post this now - I couldn't do it again last night!

GNM - ILY!