I missed the contest, but that’s okay. I just want to say hello and let you know that I’m thinking of you and that the new photos of Mac are just beautiful! He is the spitting image of his Daddy! Too cute!! I hope things are getting to be a bit more manageable in terms of his acid reflux problem and that you’re getting the sleep and help that you need.

I spent Father’s Day with my whole family at my sister Dianne and her husband Carl’s house in the country and we had a barbecue that included my Dad’s cousins who are visiting from Germany; so there were 14 of us. My Dad, who is German and from Hamburg, turned 67 on June 13th and with his blue eyes, perfect white hair, and slim, 6 foot tall physique – I’ve got to say he is one handsome dude for his age! He just needs to start wearing some of the new clothes we buy for him for different occasions! He’s a creature of habit and wears the same clothes year in and year out until they have to be thrown out! What can we do with him?!

I have a complex relationship with my Dad, who isn’t very talkative or demonstrative, but I’m lucky to have him and have learned a lot from him over the years about responsibility and integrity. He’s been an excellent provider who was always dependable and whose love of animals and nature really rubbed off on my sister Karen and I (Dianne has asthma and is allergic to most animals). He’s an awesome Opa and I’m very proud of the man he has become…the evolution of everyone’s character is a neverending process! Believe it or not, after 30 years of my mother being a born again Christian and her prayering for him to accept Christ as his personal savior, he actually did it, in Arizona this past March. I’m telling you…miracles do happen and if you pray for something long enough, your prayer will most likely be answered! Talk about patience being a virtue though…wow!! I’m not as patient with God as my Mom is, but then again, I haven’t been saved either.

Love from Kingston,
Christine xox

Congrats again and thanks to everyone for posting!

Jane
http://www.janeporter.com

We spent Father’s Day with my parents and family. It was fun to hang out with my siblings and tell stories from childhood about our dad. Then, not to be outdone, my husband started sharing stories from his childhood. We laughed until our sides ached, and I’m sorry to say (not really) that my kids gained a new appreciation for their dad and grandpa, as well as a few dozen stories of mischief and mayhem.

It was a wonderful day.

I love the pictures of baby Mac and his Daddy. I’m off to Hawaii this Thursday so may have to at least say hi to Ty if we run into him on the beach. I can’t wait to check out all the beautiful spots you have talked about, Jane. I hope your Father’s day was extra special even though you were apart from your man! Take Care!

I love the photo of Baby Mac and Ty together. What a great shot…

And {{{hugs}}} on baby Mac’s acid reflux. When my daughter, Kathy, was week old she suddenly couldn’t tolerate her formula. My poor baby would have tremendous tummy aches and horrible diarrhea (sp?). She’d scream and scream from the pain. We tried everything, including soy formula and goat milk. She pretty much lived on baby cereal liquified with weak koolaid or sprite. I’d put a pillow on my lap, put a heating pad on top of that, cover it with a thick towel and place Kathy on top. It helped sometimes. Carrying her with her tummy against my arm and her back against my front also seemed to help sometimes.

When she was nine months old, the doctor suggested acidophilus milk. Wow, what a difference it made! I don’t know why the dr didn’t mention it nine months earlier. The nurse also mentioned that she thought Kathy would be able to tolerate dishes made with milk and/or cheese as long as the milk and cheese were cooked first. That worked, too. Kathy eventually became able to eat cheese and drink milk without it having to be cooked first. Sorry to blather on so long.

Btw, I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Flirting with Forty.” I’m delighted it’s going to be available on DVD. My daughter (Kathy–now a mommy herself) tried to DVR it for me, but something happened and it didn’t work. I was bummed, but not for long because I have the book and can re-read it whenever I want.

Baby Mac is adorable… such special times when they are small. I miss having a little one… my baby is 16 this year. Take care Jane!