Hey Amby...It's Your Birthday !

On June 20, 1975, Amby was born. Reed and I were thrilled and amazed with her and we still continue to be today. She has been a great example to our family and a wonderful daughter. In 1998, after her college graduation, she most excitedly passed out her business cards to us and loaded the car with her things and drove to California. As I tearfully watched her drive down the road, I thought to myself,"I give her a year." Well, she proved me wrong and it has been 10 years. The shy little girl who could hardly speak above a whisper had grown up to be such an adventurous spirit. She has so many talents and interests, it's hard to keep up with her. She has always wanted to see and learn about everything. She has such a range of talent. She is a gourmet cook and party planner. She can plan and plant a beautiful garden, be a world traveler and remodel a home. She can also remember old rock stars, new rock stars, enjoy classical and Broadway music. She can create, sew and organize and she can also be a whiz with budgeting numbers. If I were to be on I Want to Be a Millionaire, she would be my first lifeline. I miss her so much and would love to have the day- to -day life connections , but how could I ever be sad when she is away and doing so many wonderful things. She has always taught me much more than I have ever taught her. She is a wonderful wife and mother. She is a phenomenal Primary President and I know her former ward even calls her to do little tasks for them. No one does things with such thoroughness and tenacity as she does. When Ashton had her surgery she handled things so beautifully. She kept things normal for Tenley and was calm and showed great faith. We are so proud of her life and the things she does. We have great respect and admiration for her. Happy Birthday Amby.