Since this is Todd's first year as a daddy, we started celebrating Father's Day weekend on Friday!! First stop, Kitt's Cafe for breakfast. This is actually a weekly tradition for the three of us now. Delicious! If you haven't been there, you must give it a try! All of the ladies there just LOVE Tuck, too.
Next stop, Lashbrooke! This is our lot. It's at the highest point in the community, so we have great veiws of the lake, the interior lakes, and the beautiful rolling hills. We come every two weeks to mow the grass, and usually come on the in-between weeks to swim.
This is the view from our lot. It's absolutely breathtaking. We can't wait to one day sit on our front porch, sip on some ice cold lemonade, and call this home.
The pool was so nice. The water was beautiful and warm. Tuck loved it again! I'm so thankful to have a happy water baby. This will definitely be fun when we go to the beach.
I made Tuck a sunproof tent with a lounge chair and a beach towel!!
He was so cute...
and smiley!!
I thought he might nap a little bit. But no, he just played the entire time!!
Next stop, Parkway Drive-in theatre! Gates open at 7; Movie starts at dusk....which means almost 2hrs and 45min later!
That's perfectly okay, because this cuteness was the talk of the field! Everyone wanted to know how old he is, is he a good baby, does he sleep well, do you sleep well, etc, etc, etc.
Special times with daddy!! We loved our time at the drive-in, so much so that we plan to go back this week too! Man of Steel was good, but I'm thankful we only paid $7ea for tickets, plus it's not as loud as the real theatre, which makes it Tuck-friendly.
The drive-in is really all about the experience. And we had a BLAST!! Tuck was perfect; slept in mommy's arms the entire time! We all cuddled under a blanket. It was priceless.
This was also so reminiscent for Todd and I, as our very first date was at this drive-in movie theatre 10 years ago!!! I can't believe it's been that long. I'm still just as crazy about him, and had a few butterflies all over again when he pulled the blanket up over my shoulder, just like he did on our first date. I'm in true love. It doesn't get any better than this.
We didn't get home til 1am, and yes, Tuck continues to feed every 3-4hrs, whether you've spent the whole day going strong or not! We were completely zapped, and didn't even get out of the house until 4pm the following day! We went for a great walk though! Just like daddy, Tuck is wearing one of his double dip sprint triathlon shirts. Too cute. This was really to keep the sun off, and keep him cool in the hot hot hot weather! I love these two with a fierce passion. I certainly look forward to taking Tuck to his daddy's triathlon races this summer!
Which leads me to Todd's first Father's Day gifts. This year is all about "firsts" of course, so Tuck now has his first life jacket, his first bike helmet, and first pair of running shoes, all to "train" with daddy for his first race :)
Daddy also gets to experience the first kick of a soccer ball, first hike of a football, and first slam dunk of a basketball with Tuck. Yes, these will take place years down the road, but Todd is set and ready for many many fun firsts with his son. You can't see it, but Tuck's first kettlebell is also in his duffle bag. First Crossfit WOD!! You know it!
We hope to go to our first Western Carolina football game this fall, with Uncle Evan, Aunt Rebecca, and cousin James!! Big thank you to Rebecca for picking out this sleeper for Tuck, and mailing it to us so it arrived just in time to give to daddy for Father's Day.
Todd is probably especially looking forward to his first hunting trip/weekend at Mamaw's with Tuck. She actually picked out this outfit for Tuck. I can't wait to see him in it!
We'll soon have our first beach trip together, and experience Tuck's first "toes in the sand and ocean" moment. So excited for this!! And this tent is supposably a life-saver for littles on the beach. We're definitely planning to put this to good use!
After our long walk, we went to NFC, and hit the swimming pool!!
These swimmy diapers are TOO ADORABLE! They are a MUST for little boys.
Todd says I take a lot of pictures of Tuck....and I DO!! Can't help it...especially when he's so picture perfect!
Doesn't swimming make everyone sleepy?? That makes for some great snuggles with daddy =)
Happy Father's Day! Tuck even broke out his tie, khaki shorts, and sandals (thank you Emily and Momma J!!) for daddy's very special day.
He started out with a smirk/grin....
....then realized he was in the nursery....
....and that we would soon be leaving him with strangers.... I think he just wanted to stay in daddy's arms, especially on this very special day for dads.
Father's Day brunch at Tupelo Honey Cafe!! We love Market Square, and we REALLY love Tupelo Honey!! We can also HIGHLY recommend anything on their menu.
Todd, Tuck, Grandad, and Mimi.
Three generations of Mills'.
I would so love for my daddy to be apart of this picture too. He gets to celebrate Father's Day in Heaven though, with his own loving Heavenly Father, as well as his earthly father.
I'm sure my dad knows the love we have for him, how much we miss him, and how excited we are to be reunited with him again one day. What a day that will be. We love you Daddy/Papaw Barr, and will make sure Tuck is apart of the great legacy you left behind.
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