The Red Gales...

On Reed's birthday we were able to go to South Jordan and help them celebrate their 150 year anniversary. As a part of their city celebration they asked the fire department to put together a softball team reminiscent of the legendary Red Gales. We had a great time watching them play, and win. And yet, through a lack of communication the trophy was awarded to the other team. Apparently, in South Jordan, the losers also walk away victorious. This did not sit well with some of the players, but we hope by now they have gotten over it.

Happy Birthday Reed!

Reed, on this the celebration of your 35th birthday, we, your family, pay tribute to you in the form of a letter of your name poem.

R - R is for being a Really, Really great Dad.  A Runner of Races with your kids.  A Red-Hot lover.  A Real man.  A Rescue technician.  A Responder to emergencies.  A Revered colleague.  A man who understands Reverence for sacred things.  A man whom we Respect.  A husband whose values Resonate with my own.  Resolved to do Right.

E - E is for Eternal mate.  Excellence in Everything.  Eager learner.  An Expert in many, many things.  A good Egg.  An Exuberance for life.

E - E is for continuing your Education.  An athlete who makes it look Effortless.  Your Ego.  Your Electric personality.  A great Escort.  An even greater Example.  Sometimes Exasperating, always Exemplary.  Grateful to Exist together with you.  An Elder.

D -  A great Daddy.  Sometimes Daffy!  My Dear.  A hater of Debt.  A Deep thinker.  A Defender of right and truth.  You Do your Duty.  Very Dependable.  A Descendent of noble heritage.  A lover of Dessert.  Determined.  Disciplined.  Last but not least, a Delightful companion.

I guess what we are trying to say is that we admire all of your qualities and love you very much.  Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Reed, Happy Birthday to YOU!

Happy 17th First Date Anniversary!

A letter...

Dear South Jordan, 

If you haven't heard already, our family will be moving there within the next year or so, emphasis on the "so."  I'm going to be honest with you, we are not very excited.  You are going to have to do a lot of selling to get us excited to move to your northwestern city.  The city we live in now nestles right up against a grand mountain range.  All you have to offer is the world's biggest hole, which as you know, you can see from space.   Where we go, the school is on a traditional schedule.  Yours is not - and frankly, that blows.  You do have two, count them two, temples.  That is a plus.  That and Chick-fil-a.  Those are the only two pro's we can come up with at this point.  Please understand, it's not you, it's us.  We just really, really like our home, and our neighbor's - especially our neighbors.  If you wouldn't mind sending us a listing for a brand new home, or building lot, that has a friendly neighborhood, a fun ward, and is conveniently located next to a Charter School, we would really appreciate it.  Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Sincerely, 

Us

A Letter From the Neighbors...

Dear neighbor, 

Would you please do something with your yard?  If you haven't noticed it is looking atrocious.  The roses need pruned, the lawn needs mowed, and have you ever heard of weeding? Take care of it.

A concerned neighbor.

 

Our response - 

Dear neighbor,

If you think the yard looks bad, you should see the inside.  Ever since we found out we are moving the whole house has went to pot.   Everyone has said, "clean the closets, clean the closets" and the closets are getting there, but in the process the rest of the house has fallen away.  At this rate it will take us months and months to move.  On a better note, the bathrooms have also been cleaned.  Please excuse the boxes you will have to step over if you come and visit.

Love, 

Us.

First Day...

The first day of elementary school has never looked so good.  The kids were stunning in their new attire, and only had mildly nervous bellies.

Good luck to you and yours as we all embark on a new school year!

First Day of Junior High...

She made it!  She was only late 5 times, and only got lost 3 or 4.  We are hoping for a great year!