Happy birthday, love

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Callie said…
Happy Birthday to Steve...our very missed and beloved home teacher and friend!
December 17, 2008 5:43 PM
amyegodfrey said…
Happy Birthday, wonderful son-in-law! We love you!
December 17, 2008 6:02 PM
MarySue said…
Happy Birthday dear friend. If I were in Provo I'd give you a bag of chocolate chips...and know you'd share.
December 18, 2008 7:21 AM
Anonymous said…
It wss a good day. Thanks for the well-wishes. Callie, I miss home teaching your family and your cats. Amy, we're looking forward to seeing you. MarySue, I'll eat some chocolate chips in your honor.

And Emily, you're wonderful. I hope we can grow old together, even though you'll always be two days older.
December 18, 2008 1:52 PM
austinmcraig said…
That's a great picture.
December 18, 2008 4:39 PM
pam said…
What a fun picture! Glad we got to celebrate with you. Happy birthday to both of you.
December 20, 2008 6:11 PM
Suzie Petunia said…
You did real good, Emily. We like that guy. Happy belated Birthday, S!
December 21, 2008 11:47 PM
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