Father's Day: Store Bought and DIY

Father's Day is Sunday.  I already gave my hubby his present.

Last month actually.

We had both been looking for a new watch.  Nice steel banded dress watches.

Our neighbor frequently shops at the local pawn shops and suggested we go because they always have a ton of watches.

We went to a couple and nothing jumped out at us. Some shops are downright scary. 

Then we went to a more upscale pawn shop in a really nice area of Raleigh.  There were so many choices.  Watches, jewelry, purses, instruments and all of it in beautiful (and clean) condition. 

We found what were were looking for!

Beautiful and affordable.  I am always looking for a deal and I am not afraid to ask for a discount no matter where I am so of course I asked for their best price for both.  I don't care where you shop, they offer a discount.  With my newly discounted watches we were on our way and were very happy. I had my Mother's Day present and he had his Father's Day present.

If you know me at all you know this will not be the only present my hubby gets for Father's Day.  I usually make him a present of some sort as well.  It always involves photos.

I love to take pictures.  I have never been a video person and sometimes wish I was, but I have tons of pictures. 

 Every year-round this time I start digging through files on my computer to com up with as many pics as I can of my husband and the kids. 

 Some years I have done a Shutterfly album.  These are great because I can have the kids add their thoughts and even artwork to the album.  These are always a hit.

I will make a photos album this year.  I am a long time scrapbooker and I know from past experience these are the most treasured by my husband. I know because I never see them again after her opened them.  He puts them with the rest of his treasured items never to be seen again, except by him.  

I know I have done a good job when he gets a little misty.  That is the goal.  To move him with memories from the past year.  To make him remember all the great times we had.  I want him to know that so many of the good times in our lives involve him, and often revolve around him.  

I want him to know that without him none of this works.  I want him to know how loved he is and how much we appreciate all he does for our family.

   
  These are photos I have used in the past.  I just like to remind him how much we love him.  He is not just a father.  He coaches for the kids' teams, he is a sideline cheerleader never missing a game, he is a hug after the game to congratulate or console, he is the best snuggler on the couch, and the official height comparison in our house.  You must be tall if you are taller than Dad.

It doesn't have to be perfect or elaborate.  Sometimes one great photo says it all. I will post pics After Father's Day, I don't want to post pics before he sees it.  

What are you getting your Dad?