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At Home With Daddy

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If you were to ask my closest family and friends what my strengths are, the words "COOKING" and "CLEANING" or any other term related to traditional domesticity would most definitely be absent from their minds.  Fortunately, I met the right guy to balance out my shortcomings on the homefront.  My husband Ted can whip up gourmet meals, brew quality craft beers, scrub floors, do the dishes and fold laundry like a Gap employee.  He's also been a Stay At Home Dad to Cadence since she was 8 weeks old while I work full-time at the office.  Simply put, I don't know what I'd do without him.

Some of my favorite photos of my daughter are the ones with Daddy.  Those two make quite a pair.  They do everything together--brewing beer, baking cookies, biking to the park, hanging at the local coffeehouse or just chilling on the couch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.  Simply put, I don't know what she'd do without him.  

AAH%20button%20180.jpgIn honor of Father's Day today, tell us about the fathers YOU want to recognize--your own, your kids', someone else's.  And since today is the 3rd week of our Sundays At Home Giveaway, if you have an image of dads around the home, share those as well. 

All comments will be entered into another random drawing for a copy of the awesome book America At Home (with custom cover).

For inspiration, make sure you check out these photos of dads by MOM~tographergiggletwig and Shama-Lama Mama.

Congrats to Maya at Springtree Road for being the winner of last Sunday's Amercia at Home drawing. Yay Maya!

Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2008 by Registered Commentersarah-ji in , | Comments46 Comments

Reader Comments (46)

Although it is simple and straightforward, this photo of my Dad speaks volumes about who he is. When I look at it I can almost hear him talking, telling me about his most recent "find" or what fascinating book he is in the middle of. My sisters and I are truly lucky to have such a wonderful Dad.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/monsoonaz3/2579581234/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSheryl
My beautiful Marcus -- who never, ever, ever tires of playing and playing and playing with our daughter, Alex. He is an amazing father and an even more amazing husband.

http://chookooloonks.blogphotography.com/archives/7899_1714915339/297033
I love this photo of my husband and our son. My husband loves all his children but after six girls straight in a row he finally gets to actually play tractors with someone who "gets" it. The poor little boy has to deal with seven "mothers" and enjoys the time he can get away with just his dad.

http://flickr.com/photos/7914841@N08/2456420242/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCocoa
This is a simple photo of my dad and my daughter. My girl resembles me in many ways and seeing her in my dad's arm makes me feel all mushy inside..like he was holding me instead. This photos shows clearly most lines on dad's face and how dark his skin has become compared to his younger days...but the loving eyes never change!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hliza/2579706614/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHLiza
And I love this one too..my baby girl trying to get her dad's attention!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hliza/2140304719/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHLiza
sending a message of love and sincere gratitude to this papa for all he does and brings to our lives each and every day. for all the papas out there today - have a happy father's day!
http://sperlygirl.typepad.com/sperlygirl/2008/06/to-this-papa.html
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersperlygirl
Your husband sounds wonderful!

Well, I've got to post two photos that I took this week. This one I took on a walk with my husband and son on the street right in front of our house. We take a walk almost everyday, and our son is just now getting big enough to walk without the stroller. He loves to hold his dada's hand:

http://www.mamaofletters.com/Mama_of_Letters/Camera_Happy/Pages/Nikon_D60.html#1


And I got this one yesterday at the mall's merri-go-round. I really like how it turned out:

http://www.mamaofletters.com/Mama_of_Letters/Camera_Happy/Pages/Nikon_D60.html#2


June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commentershelli
I just wrote a post of appreciation for all my husband does. He's a great father.I should tell him how much I appreciate him more often. (he also cooks and cleans, what's not to love??)

http://www.wineonthekeyboard.com/2008/06/15/not-my-father/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkacey
Your husband sounds wonderful. Happy Father's Day to him and all the dads out there!
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJen
they have a very special bond. she has always been a daddy's girl, from day one. he is an amazing father and loves her beyond description.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23196640@N03/2579691397/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdanielle
My dad is a great dad and my husband is a great father as well... Here is a shot of my husband and daughter at the farm watching a horse show...http://www.flickr.com/photos/divrchk/1244041843/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdivrchk
what a wonderful post! happy father's day.

photos are few and far between, but here is one of my favorites in action:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerashymomma/325679712/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commentercamerashymomma
Happy Father's Day to all the amazing daddies out there. I know there are so so many.

I'm so grateful for my husband. He always puts our children first, always. And when he comes home from work, he drops his stuff to go right into being a daddy. He puts all aside to play with the kids just so I can work. I'd never ever get my work done without him helping in this tremendous way. I'm so thankful for him.

http://flickr.com/photos/purple-valley/2580873726/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterVal
What a BEAUTIFUL picture that is! And a dedicated father, obviously!
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterShannon
We have a lot of loving men in our lives who are all honored here.
http://fabulousflyingzamoras.blogspot.com/2008/06/happy-fathers-day.html
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterUrsula
Sarah-ji, thank you for sharing such a beautiful photo and words to go with it. He sounds like a great dad!

Although I think my hubby's a great dad too, I'll share a photo of my own father holding my daughter. Words alone cannot describe what a wonderful dad he is.

http://www.dolcepics.com/dailypic/abba/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlaura - dolcepics
Honoring my husband and all his roles with our babies.http://ridethewavesoflife.blogspot.com/2008/06/happy-fathers-day.html
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBridge
As an infant, my son did not always have his dad around at home:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maknj/2581308486/in/photostream/

They make up for it now at home. Dad is still the preferred parent for games and stories and lunch.

This next one is not with our son, nor at home, but it's how I see him, in my mind's eye:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maknj/2580480213/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMAKNJ
I just posted a blog about 3 great dads - my dad, FIL, and husband. http://www.thethiers.com/2008/06/happy-fathers-day.html
I love this day when we honor the men who make life so great!!
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAngie
Here's mine. Happy Father's Day everyone...
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Juliestew/548010/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjulie


Dear Shutter sisters

It's a hard day for me. I lost my dad a couple of months ago.
Here's a photo of us a good few years ago, doing dad and daughter things!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickythomasphotography/2581372626

Nicky
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commenternicky thomas
Happy Father's day!
Here's mine... http://www.flickr.com/photos/8986729@N02/2541599313/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJenty
These are all so great!

Here is my hubby and three girls watching a sunset...
http://flickr.com/photos/ang_loves_jesus/761843160/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAngela
Lovely photos!!

Here are my daughter and husband this morning :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/antijenx/2581426758/
June 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJen

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