Guess Who's Birthday...

A look at the famous and not-so-famous

(mostly the later) faces who share my big day.

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Steven Anthony Lawrence - 1990

? Disney Channel Actor ?

Jared Padalecki - 1982

? Actor (Supernatural) ?

Nathan Askerlund - 1978

(I'm a few hours older though)

High School Classmate
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Danny Roberts - 1977

Real World New Orleans Heart Throb

Angela Griffin - 1976

? British Actress ?

Anthony Edwards - 1962

Actor (E.R.)

Brian May - 1947

Guitarist for Queen

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Vikki Carr - 1941
Singer

George McGovern - 1922

US Senator

Lizzie Borden - 1860

Suspected Murderer

Edgar Degas - 1834

Impressionist Painter

Uncle Casey's Girls...

My Bubba's and my S.J. (not official nickname.. but a contender) are the bestest nieces ever!

G.E.S. Fire...

At 10:00 am on Monday July 13th a 2-Alarm fire broke out at Grantsville Elementary School. It originated from the faculty room stove, but thankfully due to the quick response of the firefighters it was mostly contained to that room. When I heard the news, my stomach sank, it hit me harder than I thought it would... especially in the beginning when it was questionable the extent of damage. I went to Kindergarten through Fourth grade in this building. It is also where my mom worked as the school librarian for the majority of my childhood. The location to the fire was very close so the library where I had spent many Summers helping my mom with book inventory, watching movies or planning kick-ass bulletin boards. It's odd but I am constantly having reoccurring dreams featuring and having something to do with that library. They usually involved me going back and being pissed about how crappy it is without me. But thankfully G.E.S. was spared. Apparently the school sustained significant water & smoke damage but was spared. An interesting tidbit, is it's been around for decades, it's actually (minus some additions) where my parent's went to High School. I'm glad it was saved. Let the dreams continue.

Happy Belated Birthday...

Danny - July 3rd

Ryleigh - July 11

Stuart Falls Hike...

One thing I love about living is Utah is that you are a short car ride from some of the most breathtaking nature on Earth. So along with Jeff's large family (a couple dozen adults, children and dogs.. oh my!) and friends we ventured up the mountain (near Sundance) to check out Stuart Falls. The hike was delightful-- it reminded me a lot of Kauai actually. After all the rain we had in June, it was very lush and green. Ferns everywhere! The boys and I kinda ventured off on our own at one point. And the highlight was definitely the grand waterfall itself, just stunning! Great way to spend the 4th of July weekend (while burning some calories) out in the midst of this beautiful country I'm lucky enough to call home.

Sadee Watch 7/2...

This girl is super popular... and the sweetest most peaceful baby. Everyone keeps saying she couldn't be more opposite of Brylee (read: quiet). Brylee is the best big sister though, every once in a while she'll let other people hold her baby sis. I haven't came up with her nickname yet.. but I'm waiting to be inspired. Bubbas and ???... hmmmm...

Happy 4th of July...

Jake and Garrett's house was the perfect place to BBQ and watch the fireworks at Sugarhouse Park. We had an amazing view from their back deck and didn't have to deal with the nightmare of traffic... although it did take about 2 hours before all the cars cleared their street. It was literally a massive parking lot. Sadly, this is reportedly the last year for fireworks at Sugarhouse park. I wonder what we'll do next year...

Brylee's Snapshots...

This is what happens when a (nearly) four-year-old gets a hold of your digital camera. haha...

Dad's Birthday Dinner...

We had a birthday dinner for my Dad with the family. I came out a little early to decorate a bit, thankfully Brylee took charge. As you can see by the pictures, we may have a decorator on our hands. The food was good, the cake was better. And of course my dad got a work call right when it came time to blow out the candles, so again Brylee stepped up to the plate. Quite the little assistant!

Happy Birthday Dad!...

I love you!