Wednesday, October 29, 2008

5 Fantastic Things About Grippy

(aka my dad)

A few days ago my dad had a birthday and I'd love to share 5 FANTASTIC things about him with you!


1: He loves people...anyone who's ever met him can tell you that.
2: He "loves his babies"...(come on siblings, can't you just hear him saying that in your mind as you read it?)
3: He "loves his wife"...(you know you can hear that one too :)
4: He loves his grandkids.
5: AND he loves taking pictures, sending e-mails, and text-messaging...he's definitely good at staying in touch!

We love you Grippy and hope you had a great birthday!

10 comments:

Andrea said...

he also loves to dance a few quick steps with your friends while they wait in the receiving line at your (as in you that is the author of this blog) wedding. . .
i met him all of a couple of hours and i think he is great. happy birthday!

Heather said...

I have such good memories of your Father. He is such a wonderful and caring man!

Kathyb1960 said...

I'd like to wish him a happy birthday,too! I always enjoy getting to see him and Virl anytime they are with the rest of the family. I hope he is doing well.

HAPPY (LATE)61ST BIRTHDAY TOM!

Kathy in West Texas

Kathy said...

Your Dad has always been a favourite person of mine :) He has a wonderful sense of humour, and was extremely patient with me while I was interpreting for him many many years ago. He taught me sign language in the 80's and I saw him again on my mission and we have been back in contact for about 3 years :) I hope he had a wonderful day :) _\m/
THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts about your Dad :)
Kathy

C, J, T, and M said...

Isnt it great that there is at least one person you know that will say he loves you everytime you see him? Yeah, pretty cool. (and sorry about the dryness of your life.)

Pen said...

Your dad just sent me a Halloween e card Anna.
I have yet to meet him but he is always friendly caring and considerate.
Lucky you.....

Fiona (Phebes) said...

Hello There,
My name is Fiona or Phebes, I post on Matthews,Geoffs & Hyrums blogs,

Just wanted to say what a beautiful family and the cats.. LOL yep they look like they could be cute.

Your Dad is wonderful! He writes on my wall on Facebook.

Take care x Phebes
Phebes4361@googlemail.com
Phebes4361@blogspot.com

M@ said...

Very nice!

I love and miss you all!!

Pen said...

But why is he called Grippy?

Anna said...

On his birhtday a few years back my neice made him a card and she wrote "Grippy" on it instead of Grandpa. We thought it was so cute and the name has just stuck since.