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Tonight, Karyn , Melinda , Andrea , and I went to dinner to celebrate "the Andreas' " birthdays. Three of us got Diablos and we urged Karyn to try them all at the same time. Melinda serenaded the event. I only caught half of Andrea in the video. As usual, we shut the place down. Crazy fun times. I love these gals! Thanks so much for the birthday wishes and dinner and EVERYTHING! And Happy Birthday, Andrea , tomorrow!!!

Someone who's FIVE! How did you get to be so big? Happy birthday, AL . May you have a wonderful birthday and a stellar birthday party this weekend. Love ya!

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Happy birthday, little man! You are such a barrel of fun and energy. I love your spunk and silliness, sweet nephew. Hope you have a wonderful third birthday!  

AM, I so couldn't resist this picture. I'm sure you'll love me for it one day and can't even remember why you were so sad. I love your fiesty personality and emotion. Hope you have a wonderful third birthday, little niece!

Wishing you a very happy and wonderful birthday, EL! Love you so much! I can't believe how big you've gotten. Three already? I love your fierce hugs and strength. What a sweet girl you are. You're simply amazing, little niece!!!

On this day we choose to honor our fathers, I want to say thank you for believing in me. Thank you for your love and guidance. Thank you for your patience. May you have a wonderful Father's Day! Love you!! Here are some quotes and poems about dads that I wanted to share. They reminded me of you. My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply. "We're raising boys." ~Harmon Killebrew A father carries pictures where his money used to be. ~Author Unknown The greatest gift I ever had; Came from God; I call him Dad!~Author Unknown Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope. ~Bill Cosby "Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad." -- Anne Geddes What Makes a Dad God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, ...

In case you didn't know--it's your birthday today! Hope it's a good one full of all the best things in life. Have a wonderful day! Love your stinkin' guts!!!

One of my company's advisory board members shares his experience with exercise, family, and the Ironman. Wow! Go, Team Ed!

Thank you to my own sweet mother who wades through the weeds of life for me, watches over me, prays for me, and loves me—sometimes inspite of myself. Mom, may you have a wonderful, peaceful Mother's Day today and every day. Below are some quotes and poem's I found about mothers and motherhood... Enjoy! I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. — Abraham Lincoln God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. — Jewish proverb A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. — Washington Irving (1783-1859) RICHER THAN GOLD You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jew...

Happy birthday to a fabulous sister, friend, and example! I love you more than words can say. Thanks for letting me be a part of your life. Hope you have the best birthday yet with many more to come! (Thanks too for letting me steal your darling pic!)

Happy Easter! Words from President Monson

Don't Worry Too Mush Though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd74X8pYtcs

Thanks for sharing, Clint!

My friend's husband passed away this week. It's strange. He was only 46. Complications of a heart attack. Jeanette is a widow. Much too young for either of them. He was supportive and kind. A gentle giant with an eye for photography, a quick smile, and an easy laugh. He will be greatly missed. I am greatful to know that death is not forever. I couldn't find his obituary online, but have copied what a friend forwarded me below and the link to an article about his passing:  the lacross head coach at Lone Peak High School . Randy Stout (1965-2011) Randall Alan Stout (Randy) passed away suddenly on April 12, 2011 in Provo, Utah, after a severe heart attack. He was surrounded by family and friends. Randy was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on May 14, 1965, fourth child to Lois and Monte Stout. As the youngest child, he was adored and tormented in equal measure by his three older siblings, Mark, Lisa (Brodie), and Conrad. He quickly became a promising athlete just to ...

Happy Birthday, Dad! Thanks for your thoughtful and loving ways. I appreciate all you've taught me and am grateful you watch out for me. Hope you have ea fabulous birthday! Love you so much!!!

Happy April Fool's Day!!!

I can hardly even believe it. In a week and a half I'm moving to Seattle. It's been such a whirlwind and just happened so fast. But, when the pieces all fall together so perfectly, what else can you really do? Anyone wanna buy a house or know anyone in the market looking to rent?

Hope it's a spectacular birthday, Bekah!!! You're amazing and certainly deserve it. Best wishes too for a wonderful new year.

                         By Shel Silverstein

Guess who is having a birthday? Adam - that's who!!! Hope it's a super day!

Saturday is Spring Fest!   Enjoy the scents, sights, and sounds of a Turkish Bazaar without leaving Salt Lake City. Come see Utah's nationally acclaimed Middle Eastern dancers, bands, and vendors offering hypnotic scents, dazzling jewelry, sparkling costumes and clothing, henna tattoos, tarot readings, and so much more! Utah State Fairgrounds Promontory Building 155 N. Temple 1000 W. Salt Lake City, UT Hope to see you there! Saturday, March 5 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Desert Gypsy Dance Company is scheduled to dance around noon . Admission $7 (children under 5 free)

This sounds interesting; wish I could attend... The BYU Church History Symposium has become the premier symposium for scholarship on Church history. Please join us Saturday, March 5, 2011, beginning at 8 a.m. at the BYU Conference Center in Provo, Utah. This year’s symposium will focus on the growth and development of missionary work and will feature several notable historians, scholars, authors, and experts. There will be two ninety-minute breakout sessions with a refreshment break in between. The keynote speaker, Lanny Britsch, will conclude the symposium beginning at 11:10 a.m. Each of the two sessions will offer 4-5 classrooms with three presenters each. All interested individuals are welcome and encouraged to come. This symposium is free to attend and registration is not required.

This story happened a while ago in Dublin , and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it's true. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Bradford, a Dublin University student, was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night and in the midst of a big storm. The night was rolling on and no car went by. The storm was so strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead of him. Suddenly, he saw a car slowly coming towards him and stopped. John, desperate for shelter and without thinking about it, got into the car and closed the door.... only to realize there was nobody behind the wheel and the engine wasn't on. The car started moving slowly. John looked at the road ahead and saw a curve approaching. Scared, he started to pray, begging for his life. Then, just before the car hit the curve, a hand appeared out of nowhere through the window, and turned the wheel. John, paralyzed with terror, watched as the hand came through the window, but never touched or harmed him. Short...