Monday, June 1, 2009

Happy Birthday to our own personal angel, Stephanie!!

The month of May was a complete blurrrrr for me! However, I hope it's not too late to wish my most beloved Stephanie a Happy Birthday! We all love you truly and deeply, and wish only the best of everything in your life, for no one deserves it more! You have been loving and giving from the moment you were born. As each new family member came into our family, either by birth or marriage, they immediately fell in love with our dear Stephy. We all feel so blessed to have you in our lives. We always wish you were closer, but we know your heart is in California. We know your heart is in Utah, as well, and a little bit in Ohio! You never cease to amaze us with your ability to remember the comings and goings, the pains and joys, the ups and downs of this huge enormous family. You rejoice in our glad times and cry for our pain. Stephanie, you probably know the birthdays of my grandchildren better than I do! You are wired for love and true compassion! How blessed Jason, Jack and Joshua are to have you everyday!!!! We're a little bit jealous! Uncle Dennis and I love you with all our hearts! We hope your birthday was as wonderful as you!

Here's a few messages from the rest of the gang:

Happy Birthday Steph! What's nice about writing a little birthday message to you is I don't have to think of anything funny to say, because no matter what I say you laugh! So.....we hope you had a great birthday! We love your sweet personality; it brings a lot of joy to us.
Treavor, Sara and Owen

Steph is one of the MOST genuinely kind, caring and loving person I know. She has an infectious laugh that brings happiness wherever she goes. She makes you feel important by how well she listens to you and her sweet words. She would do anything for her family...extended and immedite! Steph is a wonderful example of perseverance and one tough woman!!
Love you, Clay, Telisa and Bodie

Stephie,
I love you like crazy, you are always a joy to be with. You are an amazing mother to your adorable boys. I hope Jason knows how lucky he is to have you for a wife, I am sure he does. I am so happy that I get to call you my cousin. We have had some good times together. You make anything and everything brighter when you are around. You are just the sweetest gal I know.
Love, Tara

Hey Stephie, happy be-lated birhtday! You bring joy and laughter to all you come in contact with! You are such a sweet and tender person and I am so grateful to be included in your circle of family and friends!! I love you!!
Love, Tiffany

Dear Stephanie,
From the moment I met you, I loved you! You are soo fun to be with. You are so loving and accepting to everyone and that so refreshing. I love your smile, I LOVE you laugh and your great sense of humor. I LOVE how you are with your amazing boys. I even love your great choice in marriage. Jason reminds me SO much of my dad--and that is a WONDERFUL thing.
Our kids still quote Jack. We miss him and we miss you. I am PRAYING you will be able to come to St. George with us. You would bring a whole new life to the party and I get very excited just thinking about it!!
Stephie, I hope had a wonderful birthday. I hope your boys spoiled you rotten and that you loved every minute of it. I love and appreciate YOU so much!!
Love, Kim

Stephanie,
Happy happy birthday! You are such a great person, and so fun to be around! Jason and your boys are very lucky to have you. Can't wait to see you again! Have a fabulous day!
Love, Travis

Dear Stephie!
My, closest and most favorite cousin(sorry other cousins, but it's true)! We have been buddies since day one! You are such an amazing person-I just want to be like you when I grow up!! I hope your birthday was a fantastic one this year! I SO wish you lived closer so we could hang out every day instead of every year. I would give anything to hear your laugh everyday. Just thinking about it makes me smile!
I am so happy that you have two beautiful baby boys. They are lucky to have you as their mom--I know you are an amazing mother. It really never ceases to amaze me how thoughtful you are. You remember practically everything about everyone and every event in our lives. I don't know how you do it. Maybe now that you have TWO kids your brain will lose some it it's strength and I won't feel so bad for being absolutely crazy all the time!
I hope we get to see you soon, and get to meet that beautiful baby boy Joshua. I love you so very much always and forever!
Love, Tristen





We LOVE STEPHANIE!!

Steph with her cousins!! 2001

Steph stealing a kiss from her cousin Treavor!

Steph and Chris here for Chris and Chelane's wedding

The beautiful blond cousins--Stephanie and Tiffany!
Telisa, Steph and Tiffany--Halloween 2001 ?
Stephy and Tris all grown up!
Just before Stephanie passed out!
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In Honor of STEPHANIE!!

This shot is a masterpiece. I believe it was taken by her mom Carin, in their home in Murray, Utah! It has always been one of my favorites!! Her beauty is only surpassed by her sweetness!


Me and Steph just prior to Tristen's birth in June 1979!


This photo says it all! Look at the love in Stephanie's eyes as she reaches for her great grandpa Heber Parley Smith. This was taken at our home in Taylorsville, the day Treavor was blessed.


Stephanie, Chris, Travis, Tiffany, Tara and Treavor!! I think this was Easter 1982!
Tristen and Stephanie at Grandma Hazel's home in Glendale, California!! Too adorable! Best cousins forever!

I apologize, these photos would not stay in the order I put them! OH well!!!