Boston Accent

This video is a great example of a Boston accent from someone living close to the city. When Steve and I visited in July he received lots of questions about the Boston accent, so I thought it might be interesting for you to hear it. Luckily Steve only sounds like this if he wants to. :)

A Day Worth Remembering!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTINA!

This is a very special day! My memories of this day:

On September 20 at approximately 5:30 p.m. things began to happen that would pave the road to a new life in more ways than I had ever imagined. Mick had gone to take some scouts to camp, but since the contractions were getting closer and more regular I called my sister, Shirley (a nurse) to ask what she felt I should do. She took me to the LDS hospital to be checked by the nurses to decide if this would be the day our new baby would come into this world. Christina must have already picked September 20 to be her special day! She was expected on or about October 2, but that wasn't soon enough for her.

Mick arrived at the hospital in plenty of time to be with me when she was delivered. I have always been very thankful for that blessing. It is such an amazing experience to watch a precious spirit being born, one that is best shared with the father!

Before Christina was born I felt I knew her. When they put her into my arms, I remember so well feeling that we had met before! What an amazing spirit she is! She had a very slightly turned up nose, a feature that is darling in a newly born baby. Her color was very good and she was energetic right from the start. I remember vividly just staring at her, never tiring of watching her every move. As I did just that, I said to the nurse in my room, "Oh, I have waited so long for this precious little one!" She asked me warmly how long I had been married. Imagine her shock when I said 11 months!

For the record: Christina was born on Friday, September 20 at 10:46 p.m. in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. She weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. The doctor who delivered her was James Marchand. Important facts, but none of these bits of information can tell anyone just how amazing her birth was!

Happy Birthday, Christina, and as Uncle Steve would say..."and many more"!

It's finally here....

...and what a special day it is. I do not usually get excited for my own birthday. However, I do get excited when it comes to celebrating others. Today's celebration is exceptionally special amongst us all. Christina never forgets to celebrate ours. Thank you for taking your time to celebrate our birthdays and yours with us. We are so blessed to have you in our lives.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINA!

Birthdays give us the opportunity to celebrate the lives of our loved ones. Christina, we love you!
You have touched our lives in so many ways. I wish you the best birthday celebration today and many more to come.

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

Thank you for being the prime example of a sister. I am proud to call myself your brother.

Happy Birthday Allyson!

Allyson, I hope you have a wonderful 2nd birthday! I wish I could celebrate it with you! I had so much fun seeing you in July. You are growing up so quickly and I loved hearing all the new words that you can say. I am so proud to be your aunt. I love you!

Grandma Davies - Home At Last!

Grandma Davies has returned to her home after an extended stay at Health South. She is getting stronger every day and it is easy to see just how happy she is to be home. It is wonderful to see how happy Grandpa is to have her back in their home, also! They really are a special couple and have grown very close over the many years they have spent together. Your prayers, visits and phone calls will be greatly appreciated. (495-1962)

Happy Labor Day!

I wish you all a Happy Labor Day! This day always reminds me of Dad. Even though I only remember really working on Labor Day once (I think we were staining the wood on the gazebo), every Labor Day I think in my head "why do you think its called Labor Day?" and I get a big smile. We are so lucky to have such an amazing dad. I remember lots of fun Labor Days at the cabin too. I miss my family and I love you!