First of all, William Lafe! Happy first birthday, little guy. I SO remember laying awake in the night waiting for a phone call that he was here and all was well. He gave his mama a run for the money- and I was so happy for the call that finally came. We got to spend some time with Lafe this summer and he is such a fun little guy to get to know (if you doubt this last just watch the patty cake video on You Tube- it'll have you smiling.) In the meantime- he's a man of few words- "hut!?!" We love you, Lafe, and are so happy to have you as a part of our family!
Can it really be two years since this little miss came on the scene so spectacularly? Happy Birthday to Miss Ainsley Rebecca... it seems she's kept her mom and dad going since making her appearance on the family couch. ("I Bite!" she announces now with just a hint of mischief ) I remember this little one peering at me through the clear acrylic side-wall of her little hospital bed. She looked so small in such a big and complicated place- yet so large compared to some of the others that were also there. Breathe, Ainsley, breathe- such a little thing to have such importance... But now look- like the little energizer bunny she goes, goes, goes- and aren't we glad! Happy Birthday, Ainsley-pie- we love you!
And now for the Big Guy- Happy Birthday, Bry! Bryan, David, Adam- the year 1977 was a great one for the Smith family. I remember the summer evening that he drove up to our house in his spiffy looking big black dodge truck- he had come to take me for a ride and an ice cream cone- it was a good time and is a happy memory for me. Bry taught me how to fold jeans correctly (thanks, Bry), and used to keep himself busy in the yard when they lived on Appleblossom Drive so I could rock Gracie (just months old) and put her to bed on the evenings Jen was at work- I was so thankful for the chance. Bry is a solid guy all of his girls can count on, and I love him for that. Happy Birthday, Bryan- I hope this year is a great one for you!
Other than that we went on some great hikes, and spent half of each day listening to each other give science talks.
Some of my group at the base of Crystal Crag (the professor I work for just left of me in the gray jacket and sunglasses):
This is a lookout on the drive. We passed through Yosemite National Park. The farthest peak to the right of my head is the famed Half Dome in the Yosemite Valley.
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Yeah I think that shows quite well "where" (if i can say that) I am in life. Who'da thunk eh? I don't know how I convinced/fooled her into thinking i was good enough for her to date me, but I'll take it! She is out of this world good after all! :) I guess introductions are in order. This is audrey! I've known her for a few months and for the past few weeks we have been "officially dating". And that makes me very happy! Mom in her post said my middle name at the moment is stressed... I couldn't agree more. This whole falling for someone and hating not being close to them thing sucks. As mother also said I am looking for an apartment in Ogden, and I think I've already found a job! I can't wait to be closer to This wonderful girl! I hope you all get to meet her soon! She truly makes me happier than I thought was possible... Which is good... Right? ;) Lets see.... what other news do I have? Hmmm, well besides the fact I still can't decide on a major to save my life there isn't much else going on. Seems a heart in love will drown out all the small stuff that would normally be important. Anyways I'll stop rambling, Keep up the faith fam I love ya.
