Happy Birthday to Clayton, Garen and even me

It has been a very long day and I have not been able to get to the computer so I will just wish Garen and Clayton a Happy Birthday for right now and will blog their special day as soon as possible. Love you all lots
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GAREN ------ May 21st was Garens Birthday. We are so very grateful that Garen is a part of our family. He is a man of very few words but seems to try his very best to be a wonderful companion to his sweetheart Meagan. Garen has set some very high educational goals and with lots of hard work and dedication I am sure that he will accomplish them with great success. Nothing worth having in life will come easily. But the more we work to gain it the more we value it. Garen is an Arizona boy but has made Utah his home for now. When it comes to being a Dodger fan Garen will always stand tall and shout out for them. He definitely spends a lot of time on his phone or i-pod. Seems to really enjoy them. We are looking forward to having him live next door to us for awhile. Love you lots

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CLAYTON ---- now this is a bit late but Clayton is the reason why. What little boy would not like a new shiny bike for his birthday. Well, on his special eighth birthday his mom and dad were so excited that they had been able to purchase his very first Clayton owned bicycle. (had always had a hand me down from the older brothers) But ----- he did not want a bicycle he wanted some Legos and did he every throw a fit about it. Dad was in Minnesota working and Mom was left to handle the problem. A slammed door, lots of loud words and yes a spanking later, grandma was called and headed to Syracuse to help. Such a disappointing day for everyone.
Now Clayton is my namesake and we share the same birthday so he holds a very special place in my heart. I too was sadden by the events of the day. Clayton is a very special young man who is so willing to share his love with grandma. He always has a story to tell me and that cute little smile and mischievous eyes say so much. Clayton is going to be baptized this year (hopefully) but he has a lot to think about first. Choosing to be baptized means that he will take upon his self the name of Christ and try to live a life like he teaches us. Being the youngest child in his family has perhaps had a great influence on Clayton's actions because he seems to need everything to be his way. In following Christ he will need to think of others first and how to be extra kind and loving. I pray that my little namesake will make each day a little bit better and happier. Love you lots