DEBI'S BELATED BIRTHDAY

Well, as you all know, I am not always up on things. First of all, Debi's birthday snuck up on me. I always seem to remember Matthew's because he was born during the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Now Debi, comes along this year, when I am trying to do a very difficult classroom. So, I not only forget to put her card in her childrens package, but then I forget to post my tribute to her. Good thing she is a Mom and realizes how life gets complicated. No, Deb I do not love you any less than your brother, I just haven't had one second to post this. BUT HERE GOES YOUR TRIBUTE
1. Debi is the most organized person I know. She likes to plan things out and does a great job
2. She is a TERRIFIC MOM. She is so cute with those girls and tries so hard to be the best mom she knows how.
3. She is a great runner- wow, I have never entered a marathon, but she does and does a great job. I got to go see her run in Pittsburgh a year ago.
4. She is a terrific decorator. I love her house and the things that she has done with it. She definatley has a talent.
5. She makes fantastic HAIR BOWS for her children. I love the bows that she does and she could have a whale of a business.
6. SHE IS VERY SMART. Ok, she will hate this, but I have to brag. She graduated in Human Resources from Utah State. Then when she was pregnant with Sophie, she decided to go back to get her Masters. She never told any of us and after Sophie was about a year, she graduated WITH HONORS from the University of Nevada. Not only with honors, but just a few people get chosen to be honored to belong to a group of NATIONAL business degrees that is very exclusive and YES, she is a member. SHE GOT STRAIGHT A's. Now that seems a great feat, and she did it while her husband is in school too, she is nursing her baby, and working full time. YES, she is SMART.
7. She loves her husband very much. SHE IS A TERRIFIC WIFE. They are the cutest couple ever.
8. She loves to shop- Yes, she really takes after me.
9. She is a bargain shopper- much better than me.
10. She hates the phone- not at all like me.
11. She really plays with her children. She is adorable playing dolls or whatever they want to play.
12. She is very healthy. She never gives her kids treats that are not healthy, and makes sure she gives them good nutrious treats.
13. She has a terrific shape. She watches what she eats, well forget the ice cream and chocolate, and she looks fantastic. TINY.
14. She is a good friend. She loves people, and loves to be good to her friends.
15. SHE LOVES A GOOD PARTY and knows how to throw one. She does a great job at any party you want her to throw. I have been to a few, and they are steller.
16. She is a GREAT DRESSER. She loves clothes, and always looks cute. She even looks cute when she is running.
17. She likes to go to bed early and get up early. This is great for her kids.
18. She can handle her kids by herself, 4 days a week. Travis is a consultant, and travels to his jobs and she is home with the kids herself. I could never handle a 6, 3 and 1 1/2 year old by myself.
19. Debi is very honest.
20. She is a great jogger and walker. I had so much fun walking with her in Pittsburgh. I hope she remembers the night we went in a rain storm. FUN, FUN, FUN.
21. She loves to travel. Deb and Travis go on great trips. They seen most of the back east sights, gone on cruises, been to Europe, and I think she would travel all the time, if she could.
22. She loves to ski, and wishes there was more skiing back east.
23. She is a great Primary teacher. She loves her little class.
24. She is a great cook, and loves to try new things.
25. She is very organized and can get alot done in a short amount of time.
26. She still loves Ralph Lauren- she worked for Polo once in Jackson Hole.
27. I think she has a nice singing voice, but she doesn't believe it.
28. She is very thrifty, in everything she does.
29. She is a FANTASTIC DAUGHTER and loves her family very much. She tries hard to do what is right, and is teaching her daughters valuable life lessons. She loves her Heavenly Father, and is a great GIRL. I am SO HAPPY SHE IS MY DAUGHTER. I love you and I am so, SO SORRY THIS IS A LATE POST.
NO MORE BECAUSE NONE OF MY KIDS ARE GOING TO GO TO 30!!!!!!
I wish there was more pictures but this dumb thing wouldn't work tonight. SORRY. I will post more pictures of Deb later. Love ya, MOM

Matthew

I just did a big birthday surprise and I am checking this to see if it is working.

Matthew's birthday

If I could figure out how to put a picture on, I would. I will have to do pictures later. This is Matthew's Birthday. So, in honor of his birthday, I am going to tell you 29 things that I like about our son Matt. I hope you like this Matthew and that you will appreciate the thought. I love you and wish you the BEST BIRTHDAY. Sometime you might want to listen to your cell phone messages.
1. The number one thing in his life is the LORD- he puts everything in perspective and loves the LORD
2. HE LOVES HIS FAMILY and they come right up there with the LORD
3. He is very KIND and CONSIDERATE
4. He is VERY SMART
5. HE IS SUCH A GOOD FATHER- He is so good to Logan and loves playing ball and watching disney shows with him. He is looking forward to being a daddy of a baby girl!
6. He is a LOVING HUSBAND - He loves his wife very much and loves to surprise her
7. He knows how to send his wife ROSES- he is nuts about flowers
8. He makes a big deal out of every HOLIDAY-I think he gets excited about doing things more than getting things
9. He loves to do surprises- Hey Amanda, wasn't that birthday pretty darn good?
10. He is a GREAT UNCLE - especially MR. PUPPET. He loves each one of them and is especially good with little Michael, once being the only other little guy.
11. He has a GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR- He keeps everybody laughing. I could never get mad at him for very long, because he could make me laugh at any situation. That is a great quality to find humor in everything.
12. HE LOVES HIS DAD VERY MUCH- His Dad misses him terribly and looks forward to the visits and phone calls. He came to take care of his Dad when he had surgery recently, all by himself and gave up a fun cabin trip.
13. I HATE THIS ONE BUT HIS DAD LOVES THAT HE LOVES HUNTING- Oh yes, lets use those guns YUCK.
14. He is a GREAT FISHERMAN and BUDDY- His Dad loves that fact and now he is going to teach his son this great art. He loves to go RAFTING with his Dad too, down the mighty coffee pot part of the snake river.
15. He loves BASEBALL- he use to eat, drink and sleep baseball. It was one of his first WORDS
16. He is a GREAT ICU nurse and when he puts me to sleep someday, I will hope it isn't permanent.
17. He is a GREAT FRIEND- He will help anyone that needs anything
18. He IS OUR NUMBER ONE SON- He is our only one too. I am so glad he came to us
19. He is a great STAINER OF A DOOR- you did a great job son
20. HE is a GREAT BROTHER- he loves his 4 older sisters
21. He loves BYU SPORTS more than life- find him on the COUGAR BOARD ANYTIME
22. He loves to go on VACATION
23. He loves DISNEYLAND- he is a disney freak like the rest of us!
24. He is great at Barbequing. His steaks are the best.
25. He is a pretty good cook- I have eaten things he makes and they are pretty tasty
26. He loves is in laws- I am grateful that he has another set a parents that are so good to him, and he loves them and Amanda's sister and brother in law.
27. He loves animals- he was always so kind to our dogs and he loved to go to the zoo
28. He never forgets anyone or anything- he doesn't like anyone to be left out or feel sad
29. HE LOVED his MISSION and is still a great MISSIONARY. He loves the CHURCH with all his heart.

NOW ONE TO GROW ON- He LOVES HIS MOTHER- well, anyway that is how I see it.
There you have it- our son's tribute for his birthday. His favorite birthdays were spent at the STATE FAIR in BLACKFOOT. He loved to go there on his birthday. Remember the time I took you, Brian and another buddy. We had so much fun that birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY and WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!