my dad (aka swervin') was here back in september, and just before he left i took him out on a birthday surprise day to the big smoke...boston! it was fun to be just the two of us and we got lucky with the weather too, meaning my plan of taking a boston duck tour could happen. we learned lots of interesting facts about the city and saw all the highlights...and how can you not love riding in a duck shaped thing that goes on the road and in the water?! (i may or may not have raised dad's hand when the driver asked for a volunteer to steer the boat...and i may or may not have been pinched extrememly hard as a resut...)
as a moody teenager i shut my dad out of my life for several years (man hater!), and wish i hadn't been such a brat! i love my dad a crazy amount and am so grateful to have him in my life...he's always there for me. rage or not! glad we could spend this day together being aussie tourists in a big american city. i'll always remember it :)
looks like a beautiful time for you two! and what a strong relationship -- all the tougher, perhaps, after your teenage angst. my dad passed away before he could know my husband and kids, and i miss him so much. give 'swervin' an extra hug for all of us dad-missers next time. xoxo
Posted by: Lindsay | November 08, 2012 at 04:29 PM
I had a contentious relationship with my dad when I was a teen, also. But now I just love him and can appreciate all he did for me while I was growing up. I'm glad you had a fun day together. :-) I've visited Boston and have taken the same tour - it was great.
Posted by: Laurie | November 08, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Looks like you had a fabulous time, relationships with Dad are so special, mine passed away when I was only 16 and I so think of all the things I've done places I've been and people I'm with that would have loved to have met him. So you are right to appreciate what you have right in front of you!
And I'd agree with Lindsay - extra hugs from those of us who no longer have a 'swervin' in our lives.
Much love
Posted by: Virginia | November 08, 2012 at 11:37 PM
I've always wanted to ride in one of those boat/cars. Love your honesty.
Posted by: Shayna Proctor | November 10, 2012 at 04:44 PM
Love the photos! I need to tour the east coast! I've only been once; to DC! Miss you!
Posted by: Kristen | November 10, 2012 at 09:31 PM
The next time 'swervin' is in town, give him a big hug and kiss from me too. My Dad has been gone a few years and I miss him like crazy!! I loved him to pieces and would give the world to have one more day in his company fishing or just talking. But I have some of the most beautiful memories of him that keep me attached and feeling like he's right here with me.
Posted by: Beth | November 12, 2012 at 03:39 PM
One of my favorite cities to walk around ... it does look like a glorious day and I love the shot of you with your dad. I also had some knock down drag out moments with my dad and hold on to such memories of us connecting as evidence of the power of love to overcome some really stubborn souls!
It looks like you are having a stellar Autumn with your family! xo
Posted by: Lis | November 13, 2012 at 08:26 AM
How nice to spend time with your dad! I took the duck tour with my two girls after my younger daughter ran the Boston Marathon last spring...what fun!
Posted by: judy in carefree | November 16, 2012 at 09:47 AM