Fisher's Dedication

Our pastor Michael Beach prayed for Fisher and his parents at church on Sunday. It was a special time to publicly commit him to the Lord, although we had done so in our hearts long ago. Our friends the Ansiels were visiting from L.A. with their chidren Garrett and Danielle. Family who attened the service included his Great Grandparents Sam & Rosie, Great Granny Melba, Grandparents John & Julie, Aunt Janeen, Uncle J.D., the Danesis and Uncle Sam. He was very good during the service and only whimpered at the end, about the time he thought Pastor Michael should be wrapping it up.

We celebrated afterwards with a lunch at our home of "Fishes and Loaves" (Fishsticks of course, since that's Mike's nickname for Fisher). Fisher's Granny Julie and Great Granny Melba sang "I will make you fishers of men" to him with hand motions of casting and reeling in. The centerpiece was a fish with the verse "Come follow Me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men." His Great Grandparents Sam & Rosie enjoyed spending time with him too.
Our friends from church the Beaches, Johnsons and Kornachuks. Uncle J.D. and Alison in the center.

Persistence Progress Report

Saturday we spent the day in Ensenada checking on Persistence and discussing the deck repair. The restoration is coming along well. Most of the odor is gone because the headliner, upholstery, carpet and damaged wood have all been removed and the remaining surfaces are being sealed. There is fresh gelcoat in the bilge and anchor locker and fresh paint behind drawers and appliances and in every other nook and crannie. While we were there they were painting above the headliner in the pilothouse. The deck repair is next, then we'll be ready for paneling and carpentry. Our friend Brian Ramage came along so Fisher and I entertained each other in the back seat of the car during our long drive from L.A. to Ensendad in the morning, and back to San Deigo in the afternoon. www.persistenceyacht.blogspot.com

Three Month Portraits

Kindermusic

Fisher and Thacker Popejoy attended their first Kindermusic class together. Thacker is one month younger than Fisher.

When Thacker cried, Fisher cried back in sympathy.

Before the crying, the boys enjoyed singing and movment during the class. Fisher likes to sing along and grins when we do hand motions.

Promoted to Management

Fisher got promoted from field work to management. Like all good managers, he likes to take an afternoon nap.

First Words?

Mike is convinced he heard Fisher say "Hook Up!" Or could it have been hiccup?

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Bath Time

Fisher loves bath time. He only cries when it's over. These photos are from 5 weeks old. He's too big now for the newborn sling and "sits" up in the tub on his own.

Reel Love

At 9 weeks old we enjoyed a beautiful day on the water in San Diego. It began with a dinghy ride to brunch at the yacht club, followed by an afternoon harbor cruise, naps, then dinner with friends. Fisher fought Mike for the wheel, but Mike won.

Two Month Check Up

Fisher weighed 12lbs 11oz and measured 24" long at his two month check up this week. His weight, length and head circumference were all in the 75th percentile. We're blessed with a healthy and very happy boy.

Two Months & Smiling

Two Months

Fisher is really developing a personality. He loves to smile and even has begun to laugh. Enjoy...

Three Week Portrait

Lets Go Boating!

Dinghy rides are supposed to be fun. Fisher didn't know that when he went out for the first time. Dad explained it all to him when we got back to the boat.











At two weeks old Fisher went to his first Boat Show. He and dad checked out Cat diesel engines and made arrangements for our new boat PERSISTENCE to be shipped down from Seattle on a freighter. Visit our other blog http://www.persistenceyacht.blogspot.com/ for the details.

New Experiences

Sleeping on the job! At one week old we visited Dad at the office and Grandpa was eager to babysit.








Mornings are the best! Fisher is alert and happy, he even smiles.











Fisher loves bath time! His cousins Heidi, Demi and Ian came over to help with his first bath at home. He likes to lay in the sun and look at the characters on the wall while he dries off.














Is there anything as aweet as a sleeping baby?

Baby's First Christmas

Fisher'scelebrated Christmas at his grandparent's house with the entire Gaddis family. His great-granny Melba and great-gramma Rosie both held him as did many of his great aunts and cousins. He slept through the entire evening, even through his crazy uncle J.D. singing "Blue Christmas" like Elvis.

Mike made a toast to "Little Fish" saying that of all the places he's been and of all the impressive things he's seen in the film business nothing compares to the miracle of watching his son being born.

Three Days Old

Our handsome boy loves his bouncer seat. Thanks Melissa!

He's A Keeper!

Fisher Michael Saad
December 21, 2005

12:05pm
8 pounds 7 ounces

19 1/2 inches

4D Images

Here he is! Today's 4D ultrasound confirmed we're having a baby boy. In the first image his hand is covering his left eye and his umbilical cord is up by his left cheek. He looked a little squished in there. Just two more months to "bake".

Labor Day at Cherry Cove

We spent Labor Day weekend aboard Reel Love in Cherry Cove at Catalina Island. We enjoyed visiting with friends in the cove aboard Helen B, Las Tunas, Cup a Jo, taking long walks ashore with Bosun and spending time on and in the water. Mike, Jill's brother J.D. and her uncle Sam went scuba diving off Reel Love at Emerald Bay.


Neoprene stretches! This was baby's second trip to Catalina Island. Jill felt great and even snorkeled three days in a row with her brother and friends. They spotted bright orange Garibaldi amid the kelp, halibut, sand sharks and reys on the cove's sandy bottom. Both Mom and Baby enjoyed the cool water and beautiful, warm weather. When can we go back again?