Fathers' Day 2016

Yes, I'm aware that Fathers' Day was almost a month ago. Oops. I haven't blogged since then, and I'm not even going to apologize. This unplanned break was just what I needed with so much on my plate right now. Something had to go, and blogging was my lowest priority.

We celebrated Fathers' Day by starting the day with (semi) homemade apple cinnamon muffins for breakfast - yum! Dan, Annabelle, and I went to dinner at Logan's Roadhouse (his choice!) for dinner, and Annabelle was SO sleepy for some reason. She could hardly stay awake at the table, and we were approached by a lady who thought she was such a "handsome little boy" - so awkward because Dan always corrects people... but seeing the looks on their faces once corrected is hilarious.

As for gifts, I ordered a keychain for Dan that includes the coordinates of the hospital where Annabelle was born - at the Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. It also has her birthdate and a cute, cheesy little quote. I think I love it more than he does, but that's okay.

I also took a few pictures for Dan, and he has them all in his office near his computer / work station now. The photos I adore - Annabelle sitting inside Dan's flight suit and wearing the outfit I gave him in his New Dad Survival Kit for Fathers' Day last year - Dad is My Wingman with some sweet camouflage leggings!

It was a great day to spend together, and I'm so excited to be able to make a fun craft with Annabelle next year for her daddy's special day!

A Happier Spin on Fathers' Day

Fathers' Day is always rough for me. Well, it has been for the past nine years anyway. My own dad passed away unexpectedly when I was a senior in high school... way back in 2006. Then, Dan lost his dad last year. It's just not a fun day for us.

This year, however, I decided to make it fun. Since Dan is not quite a father yet (but will be in September!), I decided to spoil him just a little.

I made him a New Dad Survival Kit... I had seen the idea floating around on Pinterest, but I put my own spin on it and added a couple things. I LOVE how it turned out, and he got a good kick out of it. I added four (used - we don't buy new around here) books about dads for him to read to Baby Cookie, and I found a couple of cute outfits to put in there too.

Dan is a pilot, so one of them says "dad is my wingman" - it's a boys' onesie from Old Navy, so I got a matching headband/bow to go with it... and the other days "daddy's little cupcake" - which he's been calling her. I was so glad to put a happier spin on Fathers' Day this year, and I know next year will be even better with a baby!

I already have some ideas brewing for what Baby Cookie can do / make for Dan next year! Can't wait!