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Tip your hat- March 10-16

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 This week was mostly about my dad and Ruth, with a few other things taking up space and time as well. 

Monday, Dad officially retired from the fire department and was sworn out. I made it there for photo opportunities but didn’t communicate that I was coming so the short swearing out took place while I was walking in. Oops. 

Ruth turned 11. 

Ruth and some of her friends have started playing Dungeons and Dragons and a few of them came over to play after school on Monday. It was the best kind of not party party. Kids having fun together without any pressure or expectations. 

We went out to dinner to Chick-fil-a. Lilly and Grandma and Grandpa Egbert joined us. We missed having Lucy with us who was traveling back from Colorado. 

It was a fun celebration of our spunky, smart Ruth. 

Dad’s retirement party was Friday. Joe kind of talked him in to having one instead of just slipping out. I am so glad he did. There were so many family, friends and fellow firemen that came to tell him thank you. It was great. 

I tried making sourdough bread again. It turned out pretty well. 


Captain (Dusty)Dern, Dad and Joe- Dusty and Joe have been friends since childhood and did paid call with Dad and other people in Herriman when they became 18, before they all got hired to full time, at different times. 
Dad’s fire prevention co workers.
Joe and Dad


Jed, me, Ali, Derek, Mom, Dad, Wayne, Marian, Joe and Julie
Top row- Mark, Daryl, Teagan, Dad, Clara, Lilly, Mom
Bottom row-Anna, Logan, Ruth, Raif, Ridge, Ellie, Beth
Dad getting his retirement shadow box. 
Mom and Dad visiting with Mark Evans, Mark’s son and Jeff Gray
The gorilla was requested to make an appearance at the retirement party. :)

Dad and his friend Eric
Mom and Dad and Matt Robinson a neighbor and family friend
The older grandkids consulting. Mark, TaLyn, Clara, Lilly



Comments

HW said…
Congratulations to your Dad and Happy Birthday to Ruth! I especially loved seeing your family of origin.
May 5, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Paige said…
Don't you love having a full day to think about your dad? I hope you do. I feel that strongly about my dad.
June 7, 2024 at 10:37 AM
kirsta said…
How did I miss this post??? What a great retirement party for your dad. I was so proud of myself for being able to pick out your kids amongst the grandkids and recognize that Lucy wasn't there. What fun to have so many cousins so close! Love to see your family together.
June 16, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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