first father's day

on sunday, matt got the chance to stand in the spotlight a bit: we celebrated his first father's day! and the spotlight was really all his since all of our parents were out of town (his family was, obviously, in ohio and my family was at the lake for their annual trip). even though i worked the two nights before, i attempted to pull together a memorable first dad's day. here's how the day turned out:

i got off work at 0700, headed to the grocery store and picked up some breakfast necessities (long ago matt told me that all he wanted for father's day was eggs and bacon...), i also picked up a couple frappuccinos to ensure that i had enough energy and as a tasty treat for matt. i came home and wrapped presents, made cards and cleaned the house while matt slept late -- noah was up to help me for part of this before taking his mid-morning nap. we enjoyed a late breakfast of egg-bacon-cheese sandwiches and fruit then matt got to open his gifts. noah and i had surprised him with a hard-cover copy of watchmen, a meat thermometer for our grilling enthusiast, a box of his favorite bad-for-you treat (nutty bars), and a coupon for a round of golf -- redeemable when he pleases. fortunately, all the gifts were a big hit! we enjoyed the rest of the day at home, happy that no one had to be at work!

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first father's day

happy first father's day, honey! we can't wait to celebrate many, many more with you. even though you've only been at it for 16+ weeks, you are a pro at this fatherhood thing, and i couldn't have asked for a better husband for me and daddy for our son. love you!