More Than I Could Ask For...

Daniel and Morgan have a special bond. He has been there for her from second one. It was Daniel who got to see Morgan for the first time (he said the first thing he noticed was her beautiful eyelashes). It was he who flew with her to San Francisco and it was he (other than doctors) who changed her first diaper and gave her, her first bottle in the hospital. I thought I was going to be the one to show Daniel how to do these things and although I’ll always be disappointed that I didn’t get to witness these moments, I’m so thankful that Morgan had her daddy. After I awoke from anesthesia, the doctors told me that Morgan was going to be airlifted to San Francisco. It gave me great comfort knowing that her dad was going to be with her. I can’t imagine how scared I would have felt if he hadn’t been able to be by her side. I remember how weird it felt to show up in San Francisco a few days after she was born and meet her for the first time. I remember feeling so strange that it was Daniel who ended up showing ME how to change her diaper and give her a bottle without disturbing the tubes and wires hooked up to her. I truly believe that those first days where Daniel had to quickly figure out how to be the one and only parent for Morgan created a bond between them that will never be broken. I know it gave Daniel a confidence that he hadn’t expected.

Obviously, I’m not just thankful that Daniel was there for those first few crucial days, I’m thankful for every day since. Daniel is an amazing father who brings so much to the table. I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to do it alone. I know Father’s Day has already passed but I wanted to write this to say thanks to Daniel for being an amazing Father. Morgan is a very lucky girl!

Just a few months ago I saw the first 3 pictures below for the first time. I never got to see Daniel in scrubs so when Dusty showed me these pictures she had forgotten she took, I was really excited and a little sad only because it brought me back.

Even though Daniel wasn't in the room when they took Morgan by c-section (they didn't have time to prep him to be in there) they had him suit up just in case.

He got to be in the nursery though while they tried to figure out what was going on with her.

This is all I got to see of her before they flew to San Francisco. I was very disappointed because a nurse had just come in to tell me I was going to see her before she left. I had pictured holding my little girl for the first time and was stunned when they brought her in like this.

And so the story begins of a little girl and her dad...

Father's Day 2010!

Daniel had Father's Day weekend off and we enjoyed every minute of it! Friday, I had a girl's night out which involved dinner, drinks and a movie. Saturday we went to a party thrown for some family friends we hadn't seen in years and Sunday was great! Morgan and I took Daniel to a Blues Music Festival here in Fresno.

But first Daddy opened Morgan's present to him. She made this beautiful picture of her feet at daycare.

Morgan's first concert.


She made a friend and dance partner.



We truly had a great day! Daniel kept saying what a good day he was having.

I was a little leery that the Blues Festival wouldn't be enjoyable because I'd be chasing Morgan around the whole time but that wasn't the case. In true laid back Morgan style, she just chilled and played on our blanket the whole time. We were able to enjoy the music for 4 hours before Morgan started to get tired.

Daniel and I both realize how lucky we are to be her parents.

Time Together

Daniel had this Saturday off. It's extremely rare that we get a day off together. Daniel usually works Saturday and Sunday and I work Monday through Friday. It's really hard to find time to do stuff together because one of us is either rushing off to work or exhausted after a full days work. We're both okay with this situation for now because it means Morgan is only in daycare at most 2 and half days a week.

Surprisingly, Daniel got this Saturday off without asking. At first I thought we should make the most of that time by visiting the zoo or doing something we normally don't have the time to do but then we realized that it would be nice to have the whole day to relax together without having strict time lines to adhere to.

We were able to wake up slowly, have breakfast around 10 am, lounge around the house until about 4 pm when we finally made it out of the house. Our first stop was to this really nice area in Fresno that has a play area, restaurants, movies, shopping, etc. We only let Morgan play for a while before heading to dinner.

We didn't stay too long because it was really hot and Morgan has extremely fair skin!

Daniel and I shower Morgan with attention and often times we'll even find ourselves staring at her during meals, etc. I enjoyed the fact that during our dinner out I actually kept forgetting Morgan was there because Daniel and I were so engrossed in good conversation and good food. I know it's good that Morgan isn't always the center of attention and she's able to witness her mom and dad enjoying each other's company.

Sunday, Daniel didn't go to work until 4 pm so we made the best of that time too with more fun in the sun. We're getting good use out of our $5 pool.

Not Our Finest Moment

Before having Morgan, I told myself that I wouldn't be one of those parents who let their kids run around in only a diaper and do whatever they want. What I'm finding is that no matter how hard you try there's just times that it's going to happen!

Swim Class & New Big Girl Seat!

Morgan is in her first swim class. She was of course extremely observant her first time. She still had a huge smile on her face though. The below pictures were of her second class and she's already started to really participate.

We're taking the class with a co-worker and her daughter.

Morgan thought it was funny when I'd blow bubbles under water.

I wish they had one of these for adults. This looks fun!

A couple of weeks ago, Daniel and I finally purchased Morgan a new car seat! Great choice Irwin ladies, thanks! She really likes it and I'm happy that we did this before it got super hot because now hopefully she can get more airflow.