Elliott learning that when you mess with the bull, sometimes you get the horns.

Elliott exploring Google Cardboard

Elliott and Adeline killing time at a wedding reception.

Two children in formal attire are joyfully running on a grassy area surrounded by trees.

Elliott’s first Steeler game! Also his first time hearing the F word! 500 level FTW!

A man and a child are at a football game, eating snacks and surrounded by people wearing team jerseys.

Elliott fishing in the Gulf

First time driving at the range

Stunnas

Photobombed by LARPers

A man and a child take a selfie outdoors with people dressed in historical costumes in the background.

Family hike at Ohiopyle for Jilly’s birthday. It was sooo hot.

Elliott got his own library card. Here’s to a great future of reading books.

Bonita Beach Birthday for me

Flag football

Neighborhood family walk

We finally finished it!

A young boy happily poses with a detailed LEGO model of the Millennium Falcon on a wooden table.A detailed LEGO model resembling a spaceship is displayed on a wooden surface with decorative items in the background.

Father and son guitar hero

A man and a child are playing a guitar video game at an arcade.

We had a white Thanksgiving, the first I can remember. Elliott and I were out early trying to catch the snowflakes on our tongues. The gentle blanket of snow added a layer of comfort to the day.

Elliott and Mr. Steve

A smiling man and a young boy are sitting outdoors under a tent, interacting happily while the boy holds a colorful brochure.

Our first visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo

A person is reflected in a shiny surface, crouching down while holding an orange device, with a child wearing a red jacket and sneakers beside them.

Cabin fever.

A young child wearing a white shirt and red pants is lying on a wooden floor with arms outstretched.

Elliott is his favorite playground apparatus. He can’t wait to go to school!

A young child is smiling while sitting in a play structure designed to look like a school bus.

Father's Day #1

Rounding the corner to my first Father’s Day is kind of blowing my mind. All my life, Father’s Day has been something I’ve associated strictly with my Dad. Both Grandfathers passed early on in my life, so up until now, this day has been basically exclusive to my father. Granted, the last few years have entailed not much more than a phone call.

And now it’s kind of about me, too. The thought that Elliott will someday greet me on the morning of the 3rd Sunday in June with a “Happy Father’s Day” and a World’s Greatest Dad coffee mug makes my heart smile.

I can’t believe I never understood this stuff before.

So this should be a nice weekend. Don’t really have much planned – and I like it that way. Happy Father’s Day to any Dads who happen to read this. Enjoy the day. It’s all about you.

I’m going to try to make these entries more frequently because these early days in Elliott’s life should be documented. Maybe someday he’ll enjoy going back through these posts and reading about my perspectives on being a father. Kind of a public commentary from my point of view on his life.

It’s just the boys tonight. Bachelor night #1 means an easy dinner for everyone (JEFFREY, MONTY, ELLIOTT). Jilly is out picking up some clothes because she says none of hers fit. She could wear a burlap sack and I would still think she looks great. It’s good for her to get out, though. She’s home all day with Elliott and needs to experience some alone/adult time. Distance is healthy sometimes. Plus it gives me the oportunity to indoctrinate Elliott with good tunes.

Now playing: BRA!D’s Frame & Canvas. We’re off to rock.

I’m a father. Elliott Lucas Inscho born 05.25.07 at 7:22 PM. Seven pounds, seven ounces and 21 1/4 inches. More to come.