Bob is one year older. He says it's the last year he feels good about. Next year it just starts sliding down to 40.
He had an exciting birthday this year. He's been on a lucky streak lately. He listens to talk radio all the time and a couple of weeks ago they were giving away tickets to Nascar weekend. Bob called in and won. I didn't know people really win those things. The prize Bob really wanted was tickets to the MountainWest Basketball tournament. So they started giving them away last week. He called in and won two tickets to the championship game. He was happy about that, but he'd like to go to more than just one game. So there was another giveaway and he called in and won again! He won 2 tickets to the whole thing. Jackpot! He was so proud of himself. And to make it even better, his good friend, Kenton, decided to come out from Chicago to go to all the games together. They even wore matching Cougar shirts (sadly we forgot to take pictures). The night before Kenton came in and the games started, Bob could hardly sleep he was so excited. They spent three days at the basketball games and had a great time! Even when they spent 3 1/2 hours at the DMV together. And Mark was able to join them for a couple of hours on his way through town.
On Bob's actual birthday, we had pizza and sprite and chocolate cake from costco--all Bob's favorites. He got a double glasses case that Rachel made for him in her sewing class; so he can carry his regular glasses and perscription sunglasses at the same time. Danny got him a sudoku book, Aaron got him a baseball tee so they can practice together. And he got new tennis shoes for his upcoming triathlon.
We love Bob so much! He is a great friend, husband, dad and provider. He works hard and with lots of integrity at his job, which he loves. I love Bob because he's my best friend and he's so fun to be with. We work together as a great team. I love when he surprises me with dates that are already all set up including the babysitter and when he brings home flowers for no reason or leaves sweet notes for me. He's kind and helpful and loving with our family. He's so great with the kids. They love to play with him and "get tossed on the couch". He's so good at distracting them and making them feel better when they get hurt--way better at it than I am. He's always the first parent they go to when they have a bad dream in the middle of the night. Here's what the kids say is great about their dad.
Rachel-he's a great swimmer and biker and he gives us gummy candy.We love you Bobby! Happy 34th!
Danny- he's really nice and throws us on the couch and plays with us.
Aaron - he's the greatest dad because he has the priesthood.
Rachel says Seth would say this if he could "I like dad because he makes me happy"
3 comments:
Kenton had a blast. He needed time away from his job. Thanks for inviting him, and taking care of him. It was a dream come true to have a BYU weekend with Bob. Kenton loved being there for the Costco cake too. It's one of his favorites as well.
Happy b-day Bob! You are either really lucky, or nobody else listens to that same talk radio station, and you are their only caller!
Just checking blogs and read yours today. So great to see the pictures and hear your news. We miss you here in Georgia! Happy Birthday Bob. Hope to stay in better touch on the blog.
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