The Story of Father's Day

Father's Day, contrary to popular misconception, was
not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card
manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father's
day" was first proposed there were no Father's Day cards!

Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the
idea of a "father's day" in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a
special day to honor her father, William Smart. William
Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife
(Mrs. Dodd's mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child.
Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five
children by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington
state. It was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she
realized the strength and selflessness her father had shown
in raising his children as a single parent.

The first Father's Day was observed on June 19, 1910
in Spokane Washington. At about the same time in various
towns and cities across American other people were
beginning to celebrate a "father's day." In 1924 President
Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father's
Day. Finally in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a
presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June
as Father's Day.

Father's Day has become a day to not only honor your
father, but all men who act as a father figure. Stepfathers,
uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all be
honored on Father's Day.

Celebrating Father's Day

Everyone celebrates Father's Day a bit differently, but
if you are looking for something a bit different then here are
some things/ways you might consider

Flowers - Yes flowers! How many ties does 1
dad need?!
If you know your dad has a special flower then a
bunch would be a nice gesture. If you are unsure what
type of flower, then the elegance of a single rose will
let him know you care

Homemade Card/Picture - It doesn't matter if
you're 8, 28 or 48, a handmade card or note from the
heart speaks more of your feelings than the store
bought variety. If your artistic ability is a bit lacking
check out our selection of Father's Day pictures that
you can print out and color

Home cooking - Give mom the day off as well and
invite them both over for a good home cooked meal.
But remember today is not the day to test out that
new recipe. Play it safe and stick to dads favorite

Dinner - If your not the home cooking type - then
nothings better than being treated to a tasty meal at a
nice restaurant surrounded by the ones you love. It
doesn't have to be anywhere fancy, depending on your
dad it could be the neighborhood diner or even the
locale pizzareia

Munchies - Does your dad have a sweet tooth? A
plate of those homemade cookies or his favorite pie
tastes even better when he knows it comes from your
heart

You can have a Happy Father's Day Banner with
your Father's name HERE for a one time charge of $25.00 !!!
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Happy Father's Day Dad, we all miss you very much!
From: Jeanne, Gloria, Denise, Frank III & Janet


From Craig, Trisha, Susie, Clark and Kathy

From Jason, Adam, Samantha and Noah

From Samantha and Salvador


From Stacey and Renee


From Debbie, Rick, Jeff and Greg


From Devin

From Lauren and Abby

From: David, Susan, Daniel, Sally and Kurt

From: Caroline, Thomas New and  Jack II

From: Sarah, Anna, Laura


From:Chris, Lance, Marcia, Jesse, Janell, Jake


From: Shaun, Nicole and Amanda


From: Steve and Karen


From: Justin Paul


From: Jennifer and Brian