Friday, May 27, 2011

37







Travis Frank Kraupp turned 37 yesterday! Here are 37 must knows about the dear ole dad at our house:

1. Though he just kind of mumbles the words when it is time to sing in church, Travis always has a song in his heart. He is always singing to us, to the kid's friends, and to anyone who is near and dear to him. Usually, the songs are some he has created. This morning at lamb weigh ins it was, "this lamb is your lamb this lamb is my lamb..." to the tune of This Land is My Land (of course).

2. Travis loves his work (most days).

3. Travis loves being the bishop (most days).

4. Travis is messy.

5. For Travis, having fun is easy to do.

6. Travis loves to laugh, and laugh hard.

7. Travis finds traffic laws to be optional. This is reflected on his driving record.

8. Travis makes his wife feel like a gourmet chef my hmmmming at each bite, not matter what she makes.

9. Travis loves giving kisses to his kids.

10. Travis loves to tease.

11. Travis is a morning person!!

12. From Annie: Travis is an awesome dad.

13. From Jake: Travis lets me drive the feed truck.

14. From Emma: Travis is a hard worker and is handsome.

15. From Megan: Travis bites me and I say thank you.

16. From Justin: Travis threatens to eat me.

17. Travis loves pop.

18. Travis loves steak.

19. Travis loved his mission.

20. Travis is a texting fool, he and is cell phone have a very close relationship.

21. Travis always smells nice, unless he eats garlic. Oh dear.

22. Travis is a worrier.

23. Travis has a temper that ignites and flickers quickly.

24. Travis pays Emma to rub his neck.

25. Travis takes the longest showers in the world.

26. Travis bites his nails until they bleed.

27. Travis loves to go out to eat.

28. Travis rarely stays up late.

29. Travis would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

30. Travis looooooves to mow the lawn.

31. Travis is not a Mr. Fix It.

32. Travis usually forgets garbage day.

33. Travis is NOT observant.

34. Travis hates to read anything but the scriptures.

35. Travis cannot grow a beard.

36. Travis will watch his favorite movies again and again and again. (Maverick! Apollo 13! Secretariat!)

37. Travis fills a home.




Happy Birthday Travis! We sure love you and are grateful to you for all the joy you bring to our lives.




3 comments:

Keri said...

That is the perfect summary of Travis. So nice! I am so sorry for bagging out on cake and ice cream. I was SOOOO looking forward to it.

Brittney and Zach Lundgreen said...

oh my no lie everything about Travis was my dad to a T!!! they are kraupps

can't grow beards
short flicker temper
no road signs apply to them
paying their kids to rub their feet
my dad wont sing for anyone except family and its a funny thing to see!!!!

haha they are so much a like

oh and they are so not mr. fix its!!!

Joey and Michelle Chandler Family said...

That was fun to read about Travis. Travis and Joey have a few things in common as well. Morning people, don't stay up late, likes to work,etc...Good men. Happy Birthday Bishop Travis! You guys have a great family.