Occupation: Estimator for CIS Industries
Wife: Tiffany
Child: Roy, 1 month
Hobbies: Hunting, being outdoors, golfing, and spending time with family and friends
As the clock struck midnight and fireworks illuminated the sky, Landon André and his wife, Tiffany, welcomed their baby boy on one of the most celebrated days of the year—New Year’s Day. Baby Roy made his debut as one of the first babies of 2025. Landon reflects on the joyous and unforgettable moment, sharing the emotions of the experience while also offering a glimpse into what his first few weeks of fatherhood have been like.
WHAT WAS THE FIRST THING YOU SAID OR THOUGHT YOU HAD WHEN YOU REALIZED ROY WAS OFFICIALLY THE FIRST BABY OF 2025?
LANDON: It was pretty crazy. As he was being delivered, all the fireworks were going off outside the hospital window. I just had a loss for words. Honestly, it was pretty crazy. I think that’s what I said. I was like, this is pretty wild.
HOW DID IT FEEL TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR BY BECOMING A DAD? WHAT EMOTIONS WERE RUNNING THROUGH YOUR MIND?
LANDON: I had a wide range of emotions. I was happy, excited, and scared, but it was a special moment.
WHAT’S A QUALITY IN TIFFANY OR YOURSELF THAT YOU HOPE ROY INHERITS?
LANDON: Probably a good sense of calmness from my wife. No matter the situation, she seems to always be the one I could turn to, to make sure everything’s fine and all that good stuff.
WHAT HOPES OR DREAMS DO YOU HAVE FOR BABY ROY AS HE GROWS UP?
LANDON: I hope he likes sports and all the hobbies I like, but I’ll just be happy if he’s happy. Whatever he likes to do, I’ll
get behind.
WHAT’S ONE LESSON FROM YOUR OWN FATHER THAT YOU’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO TEACHING ROY?
LANDON: Always treat people with respect. Things in life are going to come naturally, you just have to let them come.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT OF FATHERHOOD SO FAR?
LANDON: He smiled a couple times. He’s only a few days old, so not many things are really going on, but seeing him smile for that first time was pretty special.
HOW HAS BECOMING A DAD CHANGED YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE SO FAR?
LANDON: All the things that I thought were big in life are not as big as I thought they were, to be honest. You know, definitely other things are more important now.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THIS NEW CHAPTER AS A FAMILY OF THREE?
LANDON: Just making memories honestly, seeing him smile and laugh and enjoy life as much as me and my wife have enjoyed life so far, and enjoying it even more now that he’s here with us.
WHAT IS A TRADITION OR ACTIVITY YOU HAD GROWING UP THAT YOU’RE EXCITED TO PASS ON TO YOUR SON?
LANDON: Going to the hunting camp with my dad, and he’ll be coming with me now, and doing stuff like that. Visiting family and watching LSU sports. That’s a pretty good family tradition we’ve got going, supporting the Tigers.
WHAT’S ONE SKILL OR LESSON FROM YOUR CAREER THAT YOU THINK WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER FATHER?
LANDON: Probably managing time and tasks throughout the day, and being able to maneuver around that.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
LANDON: I work with some of my best friends, so being able to go to work and see them every day is pretty cool. And getting to work with them. I find that that’s probably the most rewarding thing about work.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF PARENTING ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED SO FAR, AND WHO GAVE IT TO YOU?
LANDON: My dad.Things will happen naturally, you just have to let it happen. Everything’s going to be fine.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER WORKING DADS ABOUT NAVIGATING THIS NEW STAGE OF LIFE?
LANDON: Find sleep whenever you can. Honestly, I think that has been the hardest part. I think that’s harder than taking care of the baby, finding time to sleep, to be your best self and be able to help your significant other with all the things they’re going through as well.
RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS
Q: Favorite local spot for date night…
A: We like going to the local Mexican restaurant and having some margaritas and chips and salsa.
Q: One word that best describes your family…
A: Happy.
Q: Favorite tv shows and movies to watch…
A: Yellowstone.
Q: Favorite food…
A: Pizza.
Q: Hidden talent…
A: I can swaddle pretty well!
