Father's Day Gift Ideas (Great Stuff They Gave Me!)

Boy, did I have a GREAT Father's Day yesterday! I had the right mixture of relaxation, thoughtful gifts, and family time. Wifey and the girls all worked together to make a terrific breakfast. The table was adorned with numerous goodies. I post this not only as a memoir but to help others who might be looking for ideas. I'll start with what was on the table.

Recognition Buttons: All six daughters wore hand printed buttons on their shirts that displayed different phrases. Lily's says "I have one fabulous Dad!" The girls wore them the entire time we were at church. Each was cut out of card stock and taped to an existing button.

Personalized Rootbeer: I was given some IBC Rootbeer and Cream Soda in glass bottles. The bottles AND the six pack holder were custom decorated with homemade labels. This bottle pictured below says "Pops, you are one suh-weet dude!"

Happy Father's Day from Orange Jeep Dad

Image courtesy of Google, Inc.

I just did a quick Google search and their daily image is a crooked Father's Day sign. There's a neck tie used to symbolize the "L" in the word Google. Wifey is herding the girls down the hall to add the finishing touches on some lucky Dad's Father's Day gifts (just a hunch.) :-)

So, I'm posting a quick HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all you Dads out there! If you're here searching for some last minute gift ideas, see my post earlier this month on my Top 10 Father's Day Wish List or inspirational Father's Day quotes.

Happy Father's Day!

My Top Ten Dad Gifts for Father's Day

I have six daughers, ranging from age 13 (almost 14) down to 2 years of age. This list is meant, in one way or another, to include all of them.

10. For one day, as hard as it may seem, can you please put things back where you got it...for me?

9.  A tie is always welcome. How about having one made with photos of you and your sisters on it?

8.  Play me a beautiful song on the piano using the skills you learned from all those piano lessons.

7.  Help me wash the cars in the driveway and don't storm off if I accidentally spray you.

6.  Work with your sisters to cook a wonderful dinner that we can all sit down together and enjoy.

5.  A big, heaping plate of warm, gooey, super-dee-dooper chocolate chip cookies.

4.  Take a pencil and paper, a book, anything...that helps you be completely quiet one Sunday in church.

3.  Before Father's Day, without any stomping, grunting, or whining...do ALL of your normal, daily chores.

2.  Hug me randomly, talk with me quietly, and offer to hold my hand or sit in my lap.

1.  Just spend Father's Day with me and casually mention "Happy Father's Day"...about 80 times.

Dad Quotes for Father's Day

Father's Day is coming and I'll soon be getting the annual question: "What do you want for Father's Day Dad?" Its not an easy question because I'm not used to thinking about what I want. I'm usually thinking about who needs school lunch money, is the back gate secure so the dog doesn't get out, where is my darn shoe?

So, during my late night google searching, I came across some great quotes. Some by famous people, some anonymous, some just about dads in general. They made me smile so I'm sharing them here.

A father carries pictures where his money used to be.
~Author Unknown

There are three stages of a man’s life: He believes in Santa Claus, he doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, he is Santa Claus.
~Author Unknown