Bobby's Fam

What A Party!

Well, he did it!  One of my best friends, DonnieB graduated from the Cemetary… er… I mean, Seminary.  His parents threw one hhhhheck of a shin-dig at a very nice, upscale restaurant “Positano Restorante” in Dallas.  Speeches were given, jokes were made, and the 45 close friends and relatives who showed up to celebrate this momentous occasion all had a great time.  I don’t know if there has ever been a time in my life were I have ever felt so honored to be a part of something.  Ren felt the same way. 
In his thank you speech, Donnie made mention of loved ones, both present and passed away, and friends who helped him along the way.  Ren and I were first on that list, which shocked us both.  Donnie and Meredith have become such a HUGE part of our lives and the lives of our girls (all 4 girls just adore their Aunt Meredith and Uncle Donnie… or, as Kyla has coined the phrase… Ms. Donnie… don’t ask, it’s a Kyla thing).  Ren and I both almost cried.  It was one of the most memorable speeches I have ever heard and will never forget, but there is one part that meant the most to me.  Donnie said that he didn’t feel like it was just his accomplishment, it was the accomplishment of all the friends and family who supported him over the years.  And it’s not his degree, but “ours.” Donnie, just wanted to let you know that means a lot to me… because it’s going on my resume as of right now!  Whew!  That’ll save me a LOT of time and several thousand dollars!
So here’s to DonnieB, from BobbyV… it’s an honor and a privilege to be able to call you friend and brother… mostly because you are the only student in Southwestern’s history to have an escort and increased security in chapel!  You rock!

Hijacked!!!

Hello everyone!  This is pirate Bob.  I’m hijacking Rennee’s journal for just a moment to tell you ladies about something WAY COOL!  The next time you want to buy a pair of shoes, go to TOM‘s online.  It’s true, ladies talk about the shoes (and some men… if they’re cool enough).  Anyway, these may not be the first pair of shoes someone runs out to buy… or even the tenth, but they will be the one’s that people will be talking about when wearing them.  Why?  Because Tom’s has a buy one pair, get the second pair free campaign!  "That’s not new!"  you say.  Well, yes, it kindof is.  Because you don’t get the second pair!  A kid in a developing nation get’s it for free! 

According to Seth Godin, "Tom has turned the shoe into a souvenir. A post-modern shoe, a shoe for people who don’t need shoes, but are happy to wear a statement. This isn’t the first pair of shoes most Americans will buy, it might not even be the tenth. But it will be one that people talk about when they’re wearing it."

Plus, I kinda like the design.  They look comfortable.

There’s a company from near my home in Colorado called Chaco’s who has a similar program.  But they take your gently used shoes and sends them to Africa for people.  Chaco’s are awesome… if you can afford them.  But for a company that does so much for the environment and people over the ocean, the price is worth it.

So go tell your husband you want to help a needy child and go buy some shoes! 

Ladies and Gentlemen!

This is where Rennee will be doing her best work… when she get’s around to it.  Start leaving comments here to urge her to post more!!