New Dad

[shane25]

This doesn't really concern hunting but hopefully in a few years it does. Last Thursday February 1, 2001 I became a father for the first time. It is unlike anything I have ever done before. I never thought I'd say this but hearing that baby cry for the first time was the best thing I've ever witnessed. October 1 is now the second best day of the year. It's a girl and we named her Paige Autumn, because Autumn is the best time of year.

[Kevin]

Congratulations!
My wife and I are expecting our third in April. I know of nothing more rewarding than watching kids discover the world, especially the outdoors. I wish you and your family the best of health and happiness.


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Amos
Peace through strength, strength through peace.

[song_dog_slammer]

That is great news Shane Sandy and I have two. Sometimes kids can be trying but well worth the effort. Good job

[Oct.1]

Congratulations Shane,
By the sounds of your post you will be a good loving father. Take care of her, a daughter is always daddys little girl no matter how fast they grow or how old they get.
Blessings to your family.
Oct.1

[grizzly]

Congrats and hope all is well with the new addition to your family. Hopefully your child gets to share the many rewards that the outdoors has to offer. There is no better feeling than taking youngsters hunting or fishing in the great outdoors.
Again congrats.

Grizzly. PS my 7 year old son went on his first deer hunt and duck hunt this year. What a special time.

[shooter921]

Congrats!!! Maybe she'll enjoy the outdoors like her dad. :)

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Time to get those reels back in the water, and catch some BIG fish!

[EAGAL]

Congrats Shane enjoy every minute,they grow
up so fast.Its hard to belive my son is
already 5 years old.

[Banditto]

Congrats! Yes daughters are great! I have living proof. My Allison is 9 months and is just about walking and talking.

All I can say is the first month is tough, but after that it really gets fun.

I laugh my head off every day.

[boehr]

Congrats

Daughters are great I have 3 ranging from 23 to 18, they do grow up super fast.

[rrbuckmaster]

Shane, Congrats to you and your wife!!They are a handful at times but, one of the most rewarding thing you will ever do. I got three myself with 2 grand-daughters. :D :D
Best wishes to you and your FAMILY

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HUNTING IS NOT JUST A PASTIME, iTS THE BEST TIME!BE SMART,BE SAFE & DONT DRINK & HUNT!!

[Basscat]

Congratulations Shane! My wife and I are expecting in July and I am very excited. I can imagine how excited you are about having a new daughter.

Basscat

[DGF]

Congrats. Would it be a safe bet to call her a future hunter?



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[DodgeDad]

Hearty handshake to the new father. Been there twice. Once 16 years ago and once 13 years ago, both boys.

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[Eastern Yooper]

Congradulations, Shane!

Becoming a parent is the BEST feeling in the world.... Life as you knew it is forever gone; now you have a whole new set of responsibilities and a brand new person to mold.

I have a son who turns 5 in May; and a little girl (who's middle name is Paige) that turns 1 in June.

Time sure does go by quickly.

Best wishes to you, your missus, and your new daughter!

[InTheWind]

Give that man a hearty handshake and a slap on the back. Well done, Shane! I see that your "doe" must have gone into estrus in the right season. You don't know how many guys I know that get suckered into the Valentine's Day estrus cycle. Danhead's daughters birthdays are less than a week apart, during prime rut. Congrats to you and your doe. Paige will enjoy the outdoors as long as the father that she loves and admires enjoys the outdoors. G'luck!!
Squig

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"Live the code."-Fred Bear

Shane i want ot wish you and your wife Congratulations !!!!! From a fathers standpoint there WORTH all the effort , trying times Good luck to your WHOLE FAMILY !!!!!


gare

[BowDad]

Way to go!!!! You've just started the most important job that you will ever have. Becoming a father is by far the best thing I've ever done. We have three kids ranging from 6 yrs. to 3 mos. and I race home from work every night with a huge smile on my face. Now you know what life is all about! Congrats!!!! :D

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"We shall never achieve harmony with land, any more than we shall achieve absolute justice or liberty for people. In these higher aspirations the important thing is not to achieve, but to strive." Aldo Leopold 1887-1948

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[Markfaz]

Congrats Shane!!

Oh, and by the way, how's that sleep deprivation thing going about now? :) :)

It'll all be worth it in the end!! I think being a parent and taking a child out in the woods to share their love of the outdoors must be one of the proudest moments a parent can have on this earth. Although I don't have kids of my own, I can tell you my dad used to tell me the best times he has ever had has been with us kids out in the woods.


Good luck and God Bless!!

[LabGuy]

Shane,

Congrats! I have 3 boys, so I don't know about daughters. I have five grandchildren though and they are all girls!

Best Of Luck!

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Cliff Cushard
Cushard's Kennel

[stelmon]

Stop, Stop it, all of u. Now all I have to do is wait about 10 yrs and then I can be a father :)U r all making me jelous. jk. My dad I don't think cares that I am in the out-doors. Congrats shane from a kid :)

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Stelmon, the only one.
Becareful out there..

[Mtnman198]

Shane,
GOOOD NEWS, GOOOD NEWS FLASH,I LOVE IT,CHGOO- GOO!
great job on the new paige in your life.I just want everyone to know shane has been out in the goose field every weekend with his cell phone on waiting for this.He would tell me every weekend ,"well this is it I am done after today,should be a dad by next week."Well we pretty much got through goose season fatherless.Finally you have acheived what you have wanted for so long.I am very happy for you and melissa.
don't think paige is going to get the hot stand in the corner in 12 years!lol.She can definately have it if she wants it.
Hey everyone,I have to let you know Shane still is able to go hunting,he has called to inquire about a quick rabbit hunt this weekend.Seems I may not have lost my best huntin buddy after all!!!!
hopefully I can get by to see the new addition this weekend.
Great job shane!!
Jarrett

[Neapolis]

Congratulations to you and your wife.



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