You don’t see much of The Husband around here. That’s pretty much due to the fact that he really would rather not have his face gracing the computer screens of complete strangers (all ten of you who still read this blog)…..and I try to respect that. But since it is Father’s Day, he is going to just have to suck it up because I have some things to share.
This is The Husband and The Girl. His Babygirl. And oh, is she a Daddy’s Girl. You would be too if you had a daddy who carried you around on his shoulders, put your hair into ponytails, let you cross things off the list when he took you grocery shopping, and laid curled up in your little twin bed with you every night until you fell asleep. (Well, at least until you turned five. Now Daddy…and his back….get a break…you are working on going to sleep alone.)
See? Daddy’s girl.
This particular daddy also goes by the name Bana (pronounced Buh-nuh). Why Bana? Who knows. The Boy first met Bana when he was about 19 months old. The Boy had a habit of mishearing things. (Still does.) The Boy also had a habit of making up words. (Still does.) Upon meeting The Husband, The Boy somehow got it in his mind that he was called Bana. No one knows why. Upon any correction, The Boy merely shook his head, adamant. He was Bana. Period. And he still is.
This particular Bana changes bike tire intertubes, spends 8 hours working on a Rube Goldberg version of a simple circuit, and BBQ’s a mean tri-tip (Or so I’ve heard. I’m a vegetarian.) This particular Bana also sold his beloved truck, as soon as we started dating, because it could not fit a carseat for a certain, small boy. A small boy who will soon be much taller than Bana.
See how his skinny, little beanpole legs are practically dragging? I predict The Boy will be taller than Bana in less than two years. What do you think?
If you happen to have a dad…or a Bana…like this is your life, you should consider yourself to be lucky. And blessed.
I know I am.
Happy Father’s Day Nick/Bana/Daddy!
All of the pictures in this post were taken by the most supercool, awesome photographer, Lynsey Peterson. If you are anywhere near Boulder, CO you should schedule a session. Even if you are not near Boulder (which I am not….this session was at Huntington Beach, CA), you should still check out her site, because she travels from time to time. It is super-fun and super-worth it. Thank you so much for the pictures, Lynsey!
15 responses so far ↓
1 jen // Jun 15, 2008 at 11:15 am
Great photos - hope you all didn’t get too wet. Happy father’s day to Bana. Our father’s day happens early September so it’s a bit strange reading about father’s day in June.
2 Kelley // Jun 15, 2008 at 11:36 am
The whole time I am thinking ‘who was taking those amazing photos?’
Happy Fathers Day Bana. You sound like a wonderful man.
Good thing it isn’t Fathers Day here in Oz cause my post wouldn’t be as glowing!
3 Adrienne Melusina // Jun 15, 2008 at 11:55 am
What beautiful pictures … she’s really talented (although of course, it helps to have such good-looking subjects)!
I am mildly curious what your daughter found in her dad’s ear in that first picture though …
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads.
4 kristen // Jun 15, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Great photos! And what a beautiful post, Mel. I’m proud to be one of the ten
5 joshnunn // Jun 15, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Those are wonderful words. And those photos are gorgeous - I love the one where you’re all running towards us.
And I’m miffed I’m not one of the ten.
6 Kimberly // Jun 16, 2008 at 1:55 am
Those pictures are marvelous!! I can totally see your love - all 4 of you.
Wonderful post. I hope Bana has a perfect Father’s Day. Looks like he deserves it
7 Melissa // Jun 16, 2008 at 2:20 am
What a beautiful family you are!….
8 kellypea // Jun 16, 2008 at 5:45 am
Okay, so maybe some of us are slower at checking in to see how you’re doing…but still. Lovely photos of you & yours. Truly!
9 The Sarah // Jun 16, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Sorry Bana/Nick/Husband/Daddy,
but I am glad your wife put up all these pictures of you and The Kids! They are wonderful and I loved looking at them. And just so know, your face is gracing a computer screen in Leverkusen, Germany just now! ;o)
Congratulations on such a happy family, you guys!
PS: See, Mel, I am still reading your blog! I am just reeeeaally into lurking these days…
10 Adventures In Babywearing // Jun 16, 2008 at 9:03 pm
These photos are gorgeous!
Steph
11 Amanda // Jun 17, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I adore those photos! Perfect!
12 nicki // Jun 18, 2008 at 3:14 am
I love those pictures, and I love your family! The world needs more guys like yours.
13 the new girl // Jun 26, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Hey! Hey! I’m still here. A little behind, sure, but I don’t use a reader…
Anyway, you are stunning. As is your family.
Great post, Mel.
xo
14 Ang // Jul 1, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Hey Mel, Holy Moly! She is amazing and all of your pictures are awesome! I love how she capture you guys being you, and not posed at all! I hope your all doing great! Love you guys!
15 amy // Jul 16, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I DO live in Boulder, Colorado! And I WILL call her for a photo shoot of me and my two boys!!!
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