January 29, 2011--the 6th anniversary of Bill’s death—the kids call it “Dad Day.” We usually go to the Sugar Plum to have breakfast at Bill’s favorite dive followed by a visit to the cemetery. This year it fell on Sunday, so we didn’t go to the “Plum” and decided dinner together would be a great substitute.
Among Bill’s ultra favorite dinner meals were lasagna, meatloaf, and crab. I didn’t plan ahead very well this year. First, I invited Ed for dinner but, alas, he had another commitment. Then, in checking the pantry for dinner fixings, I discovered the cupboard was bare because I didn’t get to go to the supermarket on Saturday (see the Granite Bay post). After talking with Mandy this afternoon, we decided to make Bill’s favorite breakfast for dinner: orange juice, pancake sandwiches, breakfast meat, and fruit.
After a trip to the cemetery, Alex cooked pancakes. I cooked sausages, made a fruit salad, and fried eggs. Omi made hot chocolate and set the table. The 47’s came over, Sarah said the prayer, and we enjoyed a scrumptious “Dad Day” meal.
Among Bill’s ultra favorite dinner meals were lasagna, meatloaf, and crab. I didn’t plan ahead very well this year. First, I invited Ed for dinner but, alas, he had another commitment. Then, in checking the pantry for dinner fixings, I discovered the cupboard was bare because I didn’t get to go to the supermarket on Saturday (see the Granite Bay post). After talking with Mandy this afternoon, we decided to make Bill’s favorite breakfast for dinner: orange juice, pancake sandwiches, breakfast meat, and fruit.
After a trip to the cemetery, Alex cooked pancakes. I cooked sausages, made a fruit salad, and fried eggs. Omi made hot chocolate and set the table. The 47’s came over, Sarah said the prayer, and we enjoyed a scrumptious “Dad Day” meal.
Where the time has gone? Six years and it still feels like yesterday. I ask myself if I will feel this way every year…
I am blessed with the knowledge of the plan of salvation and so grateful that Bill and I took steps to create an eternal family.
4 comments:
Thank you for this loving tribute to a great husband, father, and man. We, too, are big fans of the "Plum."
Hugs and Kisses,
Alan and Michelle
Yum!! I'm glad you copied my dinner. Your pancake looks amazing! I should have smothered mine in butter...
Yeah, Mandy; Sunday was a free day--eat anything you want. That melted butter on those pancakes was sooooooo yummy! Will took one look at the over-hard eggs for the pancake sandwiches and said, "I don't want those eggs."
I love your blog barbara! I have to get used to reading it!! Sarah and I are cuddled up in bed enjoying it! However she looked at the picture of Bill and said,'is that uncle Jim?'. I said,' no it's your papa.'. She said, 'My papa?'. We need to look at more pics of Bill with her!!!
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