Friends of Scouting

A few weeks ago I got at call to help with Friends of Scouting. I said sure, I would give them a check. The scouts were at my door in about 30 minutes to pick up the check. The next Sunday in Sacrament meeting the Bishop stood and thank all who had donated to Friends of Scouting, but said they still needed more money. I heard Bob whisper in my ear and said "G'Lenn please write another check for me". So I did because I know how much scouting meant to him. He would always help the scouts collect the money they needed each year. He knew who to call and how much they would donate. He loved doing this. Bob, I will remember each year to pay a little more for you....

Bob never received his eagle award as a young man but he loved helping others receive their eagle. Scouting is a very important part of our family. Kipp and Travis both received their eagle awards. We loved to camp with the scouts. This is how we had many camping trips in the summer. Thanks for the memories...

Missing You

Philippians 1:3 "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you."

Today, eternity seems too far away...

Miss Lizzy

This morning while I was outside, Miss Lizzy looked at me and wanted to go for a walk on the canal bank. So I told her lets go and of course Durfee and Popeye went to. The sun was out, but there was a crisp wind blowing. The dogs took off and run up and down both sides of the canal making tracks in the snow. Miss Lizzy was slower than normal. She hasn't been feeling very well. The last couple of nights I could tell she was in pain because she was restless. I even heard her moan a couple times. I knew it was time for her to go home. So this afternoon I took her to the vets. I know she is now with Bob and they are playing together.

Miss Lizzy was an "Ericsson's Herd Dog" (if you get a minute look this breed up on the internet). She was a well bread dog and was well trained to herd sheep. She worked hard as a young dog. Miss Lizzy was given to Bob on May 22, 2002 from Wendy Paris. They have a big sheep ranch in Nevada. Wendy wanted Bob to have her because she knew Miss Lizzy would be well taken care of and get to be around a few sheep. It was time for her to retire from the big herd and long hours of work. Miss Lizzy went with Bob and helped with the sheep up in Fairfield. She loved herding sheep and being in the mountains. She was around 14 years old. (What's that about 98 in dog years) She lived a long dog life and worked hard. We love you Miss Lizzy. Now it is time for you to rest in peace and be with Bob.

Happy Valentine's Day

Today I have been thinking about all the wonderful times we had together. You never forgot to bring me flowers on this day. They were always red or yellow roses. I remember how beautiful they were. I know the last few years you worked at Fox Floral delivering flowers for Valentine's Day. I know you must have enjoyed seeing people smile as they received their flowers. So I want to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day and thanks for making me smile. XOXOXO

Happy Birthday!

We celebrated Papa Bob's birthday by having a snow day! That wasn't exactly planned, but it worked out nicely. Travis is usually in school all day Tues. so it was nice to spend the day together as a family. We made apricot chicken for dinner and a german chocolate cake. We also made heart shaped sugar cookies, since our hearts were full of love! Travis and the boys helped shovel some driveways, which I think was a great way to celebrate since Bob loved to serve. We listened to the music from his blog during the day. (We do that a lot anyway.) At dinner, Spencer said he'll always remember that Papa Bob loves horses. Then he learned that Papa Bob actually preferred mules! Drew said something about daddy being a little boy and Papa Bob being a big, Big , BIG boy. (I'm not quite sure what he meant.) Travis remembers how much he loved seeing Papa Bob play with the boys, and I remember his enthusiasm for teaching Spencer how to ride a horse. We are sure grateful for the good Dad and Papa he was and continues to be. We love you Papa Bob!

We all made a wish for Papa Bob.


Drew said "We gonna show Papa Bob how to eat these!" And we did!

Happy Birthday Dad

Once in a while, when we were young, we would have a "Movie Night" on Friday nights. We would go to the Wild West Video store on Blue Lakes Blvd. and rent a VCR with lots of movies. We would spend the weekend watching and rewatching movies. We would all sleep downstairs in our sleeping bags and stay up late watching movies. Then Saturday mornings would come and we would wake up early to watch cartoons. While we were watching, we would hear dad come in the door with the sound of crinkling paper bags. We would jump up from the floor and run upstairs, because we knew exactly what "that" noise was coming from. White bags with a great big yellow "M" on them. McDonald's pancake breakfast. Sometimes it would even be egg mcmuffins. Boy, what a real treat!

This morning Kipp and I went to McDonalds in San Francisco and ate a Pancake Breakfast together. It was great fun. On the glass of orange juice I read the words, "Making a better world, one kid at a time." I liked that because I thought of all the times Dad would take us to McDonalds or bring it home for us to eat. I definately don't think it was the food making the world better, but I know it was dad making a better world with each of us kids. We enjoyed our breakfast in a scary part of the neighborhood and it reminded of us of our family trip to Washington, DC. When we went in to a McDonalds and as we were about to order, Dad said, "We are the only white people in this place and we need to get out of here!" I remember Kipp and I thinking that Dad was so racist! Now that I am a parent, I can see that he was only looking to protect his family, he is not racist. It always makes a good story and brings a laugh.

Tonight, after returning home to New Mexico, Matt and I took our kids to McDonald's for dinner. We let them "get whatever they wanted" like Dad would always say. They each ate a Happy Meal and were so excited to get a prize. We sang Happy Birthday to Papa Bob on the way home.

It was fun spending the day thinking of dad and his life. I hope that I don't have to eat at McDonald's very often...Dad has given me a lifetime's worth, but it was fun to go there just special for him.

Love ya Dad and Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday from Kent

Happy Birthday Bob!! As I sat this morning wishing I could call you up and sing Happy Birthday to you, as we have done many times before, I decided to call out loud to you anyway. As I finished I heard your laugh like the one I have with your voice on my phone! I have saved two messages of yours and want you to know that I listen to them often. I find it easier to acknowledge you when I need to talk to you!! Thanks for all the Great memories you have left me!! I Love You!!

Your Eternal Brother Kent