Robert Dale Owens Sr

 

 

My Father passed away this past Thursday.  In the words of my sister, Bobbi:

 

First day of my life without my dad in this world. The angels in the spirit world are welcoming an amazing man. Robert "Bob" Dale Owens, Sr. Father of 7, Grandfather of 15, Korean War veteran, AVHSD Administrator/High school principal/educator/school board member for 30 years, Lancaster Rotary Club President, football player for Missouri State, Pianist, World traveler, the greatest Historian & Genealogist ever!, Descendant of William Bradford (member of the William Bradford Society), Best story teller in the world, and most of all-- my dad. :) I love you.

 

 

My Dad with me and my sister, Sandi.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The day was supposed to start with this great breakfast:

Unfortunately, it didn't go as planned.  We have church at 8:30 and I wasn't planning on going because Pyper is sick.  I set my alarm for 7:40 so I could get up and help Kensley get ready to go with Stephen.  She also had her alarm set for this same time.  I woke up a few minutes before my alarm and turned it off and accidentally fell back to sleep.  The next thing I know, is Stephen is getting out of the shower and it is after eight.  Kensley's alarm woke her up and she went downstairs to watch cartoons, not even bothering to get ready for Church.  I forgot about the cereal and made Kensley a peanut butter sandwich to eat in the car on the way to Church.  Pyper did get a bowl of cereal, though, since we were stuck at home.

Kensley in all her St Patrick's day finery.  She was all stressed out about wearing this to Church.  She kept asking me if it was okay for her to wear a shirt and not a dress.  I assured her that no one would kick her out of church for this outfit!

Mint chocolate chip cookies!

Preparing to eat our St Patrick's Day Feast of Corned Beef and Cabbage.  Kensley devoured her food and even asked for seconds of her cabbage.