Happy Bday Dane B. & Gpa Austin!




Living in Utah, away from family, isn't always easy.

But, we've met some really really amazing people here, and that helps.

So many people/families/friends have made us feel like a part of their family. We are really fortunate.

But my point!

Today is the birthday of not one, but TWO guys--in TWO of our favorite families:

1. Gpa Austin Garner--who I believe is turning 212 today. Yet, he looks like he's in his 70s. It's amazing.

2. Dane B.--who is turning 5 today. And he definitely doesn't look a day over 5.



I hope you both have great birthdays! We love your guts.
(What is the plural of gut? Gutii? 
Gutss? The guts of both of you?)


***** *****

Always serving (He stepped in as LuLu's grandpa for a school event . . . after serving in the Temple that day!).
Up early (And usually weeding our joined strip of grass--oh, the guilt!).
So generous (He always wants to pay finders-fee to the kids when they see Dog-Boston "escape.").
Thougtful (He brings cards! With actual signatures.).
I would love to live in a world filled with Gpa Austins.
No one deserves a Happier Birthday than you! Let's celebrate!


Diggity.
A brave soul (Who climbs street posts at age 4? I'll tell ya who, monkeys. I see jungles in your future.)
No one has a bigger Lego Tower than you!
Elephants dance at the sound of your name.

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