Wow! After all we’ve been through I’m so happy to celebrate my husband today for his very first father’s day!

Originally I had this day all planned out at home before I realized we would be here for Robert and Bobbi’s first big daddy’s day. I was going to make him eggs Benedict, take him for a pedicure (yes he’s cool like that), go out for Korean BBQ then simply see what happens. But plan B it is!

I did try to make it as special as I could on the road. I dressed Bobbi up in blue nautical overalls with pink text that said “Always Daddy’s Girl,” and put on her “First Father’s Day” bib to surprise him in the morning. I loved waking up to the sound of his cousin’s daughter’s feet padding on their hardwoods. I also got him a tank top that said “I’m a Sailing Dad. It’s Kind of Like a Normal Dad but COOLER.” I felt like if he was going to wear a cheesy dad shirt, which is a must on your first celebration, then that had to be the one. The problem was that even though I sent it to his cousin’s house who we were staying with, it still didn’t arrive on time. In fact, it didn’t arrive until weeks after we left with all the “supply chain issues.” Bummer, I know.

It’s all good though. We had a wonderful time with his family, and it was special that he got to spend it with his father too. We hung out on the dock, swam in the cove and grandma grilled hot dogs. It really was a good old fashioned American lake day. I loved every minute.

Later on, we decided to take the brush hog out for a spin. It’s like a rugged, beefy, off-roading golf cart. We love exploring the land since the family property is about 120 acres. Bobbi seemed to enjoy it. She was strapped to Robert’s chest in the ergo – safe and sound. It was really fun to explore together and we even spotted a few deer that commonly live around the area. We loved that she got to experience the wildlife and that this place will be here for her throughout her life. It warms my heart.