Make the 4th of September a special day for Dad .  It may be as simple as letting him sleep in or perhaps you can clean the car.  Whatever it is, let it be his day. Some nice ways to celebrate are:

Making him breakfast in bed .  Every dad will enjoy a big breakfast of eggs, toast, Baked Beans or Spaghetti & a big cup of coffee.  Delicious Breakfast Ideas can be found at www.foodinaminute.co.nz  here are some favourites:

 

 

Bringing him the newspaper to read in bed and make his favourite pot of coffee or tea

 

 

Make it a family day . Get everyone in the family together for a fun day. How about including all the dads in your family and not just your own father?  Try some of the following ideas:

 

Have a family picnic:

 

 

Cook a family barbecue for him:

 

 

Take dad to his favourite sporting event or organise a family game of soccer or touch rugby

 

 

Go fishing or play golf together

 

Be creative .  How about making him something?  Sometimes gifts which you make are just as special as those you can buy.  He will appreciate the effort and special touch.  Try some of the following ideas:

 

Bake a cake:

 

 

Make his favourite dinner:

 

Draw or paint a picture for your dad from a favourite photo or from memory

 

Simply spend time together with your dad and enjoy the day!