Happy Birthday Dad!

Here are 100 things about my dad.

1. He would do anything for anyone!
2. He likes to spend time with his family.
3. His family are his favorite people.
4. He loves his grandchildren and spoils them like grandparents should.
5. My favorite thing about my dad is when he laughs. When he laughs there is no stopping. My gut hurts for hours.
6. He loves to tell stories.
7. He's the best hunter I know.
8. He lets me tease him about getting a bigger elk than him.
9. One of my favorite things to do with him is to go Ice Fishing.
10. He loves to camp.
11. He loves us even when we do stupid things.
12. He's forgiving.
13. He doesn't admit to liking movies very often, but we all know that deep down, he loves the movie, "Napolean Dynomite".
14. He is very helpful about doing the dishes at home.
15. He is a good BBQ'er.
16. He is a hard worker.
17. He can use ten key, answer phones and carry on a conversation with me all at the same time.
18. He's the fastest typer/10 key'er I know.
19. He secretly loves to blog.
20. He is a taxidermist. (that is big out here in PA)
21. He has his Associates Degree.
23. He was student body president of the SVATC.
24. He loves his shed!
25. He is charismatic.
26. He has done more work on our house than we have! :)
27. He likes to see his children succeed.
28. He doesn't like soup.
29. I have no idea what his favorite food is... maybe Steak and Potatoes.
30. He owns two diesels (I think).
31. He likes to go float tubing.
32. He use to coach Jace's and Chet's ball teams.
33. He loves the Outdoor Channel.
34. He could watch hunting videos all day.
35. He is a very very good shot!
36. He drives a red Dodge 4-door truck.
37. It has camo seat covers.
38. He likes country music.
39. He gets up super early (not by choice).
40. He watches TV with his eyes closed.
41. He wakes up long enought to change the channel... once you are interested.
42. He likes to watch Everyone Loves Raymond, That 70's Show, According to Jim, Deal or No Deal, My Wife and Kids.
43. He loves to watch anything with Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall.
44. He falls asleep every time we watch a movie. (on purpose or not... I have no idea).
45. I remember getting him to the theater a few times... The Crocodile Hunter, Star Wars (he HATED it), Cars, and Wild Hogs.
46. He will eat mostly anything.
47. As long as it isn't weird... and mostly American.
48. Did I mention he cracks me up when he laughs.
49. He went to Missouri once to go hunting.
50. He applies for Elk Tags in PA. When he draws out, I am coming!
51. He went to Tim and Faith even when he didn't want to!
52. He is 51 years old!
53. I love listening to his stories of when he was a kid.
54. Once he pushed a strangers car into a canal.
55. I love going hunting with my dad.
56. I like that he watches American Idol so we can talk about it.
57. He got a new 4-wheeler that he was excited about... I still haven't riden on it.
58. The same 4-wheeler sucked up Jace's float tube.
59. He is always willing to help his kids... move, remodel, pick up mail, feed dog, etc.
60. He has a lot of funny/gross stories about riding the bus to work when he worked at the Coal Mine.
61. Sometimes I am too much like him.
62. I have seen him cry.. twice!
63. He doesn't love big cities.
64. I like to go on trips with him... I like to navigate while he drives.
65. He doesn't like to decide where to eat.
66. His front lawn always looks nice.
67. He's hard to shop for. When he wants something, he buys it.
68. He is supportive, no matter what.
69. He is very good with numbers.
70. We always look to him for financial advice.
71. He's super smart... AND has common sense too!
72. He has 4 children. Ages 28, 26, 24 (almost 25), and 16.
73. He's been married 29 years (i think).
74. He's a good public speaker.
75. I like to golf. He is good at it too!
76. He use to bowl a lot. His name is still on the board at Jorgensen's for his 299 game.
77. When people find out who my dad is they say... "Oh, he's a good bowler!".
78. He is good at everything he tries.
79. He use to lay brick. He did the rock in our house. He does a good job!
80. He loves laying tile and is good at it.
81. He's a handy man.
82. He wants a Mac! Ha ha!
83. He loves Halloween when the children come to the door.
84. He worked at DP Curtis for 17 years... I think.
85. He thinks that it is my fault that he has glasses.
86. He is excited for us to adopt and really wants to be a grandpa again.
87. He loves taking his grandkids for a ride up in the hills.
88. He likes to go hunting for antlers.
89. He likes e-bay.
90. He visit hunting forums on the internet frequently.
91. He hates hot weather.
92. He built the log bed in his bedroom.
93. He's giving.
94. He like sports, but I couldn't tell you what teams!
95. I value his opinion more than most.
96. He is always willing to help Dustyn out in any way.
97. He's patient, but he'll tell you exactly what he thinks.
98. We know we can always turn to him for advice!
99. He's supported us and helped us through this whole adoption process.
100. He's the best dad I ever could have asked for. Happy Birthday Dad. I love you! You might get a present when I get home, we'll see! :)

100 Things About Dustyn

1. I like to travel with Kamie
2. I like to go fishing
3. Tonga is the best place outside of Richfield
4. Complaining drives me nuts, but I tend to do it a lot
5. I don’t like to read but I like to listen to books on tape/CD
6. I like to sleep in, but not too late
7. Unfortunately I’m ready for bed before Kamie is ready
8. Kamie is my best friend
9. I like it when Kamie sings – she sounds like an angel
10. Camping is a lot of fun
11. I like to watch movies
12. Sometimes I feel very lazy and I don’t like that
13. I like to relax in my home with Kamie
14. I like watching the sun set and rise
15. I like to hike and go biking
16. I don’t like exercising – it feels like work
17. I love Kamie
18. I like when Kamie cooks. It’s the best food, especially her meatballs, german pancakes, and curry
19. I don’t like store made cookies, but I sometimes eat them
20. Cookies are better than candy
21. I like the smell of fresh rain, Kamie, and home cooking
22. I don’t like the smell of flowers – bad experience as a kid
23. I love kids and working with them
24. I have little patience for stupidity
25. I’m not a good driver, I know it, and I don’t need others to point it out to me
26. I like art, except for rococo and baroque
27. I think Thomas Kinkade is a good businessman, but a terrible artist (he makes me laugh not feel sentimental)
28. I look up to my father as a hero and role model
29. My mother is the greatest hero in my life
30. I like to serve others – its easier than talking to them
31. I get worried when Kamie stops talking to me – I tend to always think the worst
32. My greatest fear is loosing Kamie to my stupidity
33. Kamie spoils me when I don’t deserve it
34. My biggest pet peeve is when students question my reasoning, authority, and assignments
35. I am trying to be a better artist, teacher, husband, friend, brother, and priesthood bearer
36. I like it when Kamie is silly
37. I don’t like it when other adults are silly
38. I like to tease but I don’t take teasing from others well – Kamie knows all to well
39. I like cartoons
40. I like to go on road trips
41. I don’t think I would be a teacher if I could change professions
42. I like to paint and photograph
43. I want to be a better photographer
44. I want to sell my artwork, but I don’t care if I am ever famous
45. I like to eat Tongan food – especially raw fish
46. I like to try new things – food, places, music, art, people, etc
47. I like cloudy skies, especially when I’m on a road trip
48. I enjoy listening to music – anything but rap and techno
49. I would like to be an art therapist, but I don’t want to go back to school
50. I don’t like when people mistreat Kamie or are disrespectful towards her
51. Kamie’s father is a great man and father for us
52. I like to spoil Kamie, though it doesn’t happen a lot
53. I like the song “Rainbow Connection,” and I have since kindergarten
54. Sports are not exciting to watch on TV, except for the Jazz, sometimes
55. I like to go to some sporting events
56. I like to take Kamie to eat at nice places
57. I like to surprise Kamie
58. Drawing in continuous line with pen is more fun than with pencil
59. I like art with spiritual meanings
60. I don’t like the spiritual meaning in art to be so obvious
61. I miss my father – I try not to think about it too much
62. Disrespecting is unacceptable
63. I am critical of myself
64. I make life too hard and complicated
65. I look up to anyone who works hard and have good ethics
66. I am allergic to tobacco smoke
67. I like the smell of campfire and burning weeds
68. I like to spend money on nice things
69. I will always spend money on Kamie
70. I am easily irritated by things out of my control
71. I am not irritated by people, just things they do (not all people some are just plain stupid & get on my)
72. I like Manet’s art but Monet’s is boring
73. I like eating super cold things to make my tongue numb
74. Mountain biking is fun if someone takes me to the top of the mountain
75. Breyers ice cream is the only good vanilla ice cream
76. I have always wanted to be a racecar driver
77. I think viewings are an odd custom in our culture
78. The Moki Dugway gives the most spectacular view of the Utah/Arizona border
79. Hells Backbone is the scariest road I’ve been on – too much blue sky below the road
80. The happiest part of my life started when I kissed Kamie for the first time
81. The happiest and best day of my eternity was when I married Kamie
82. The worst days of my life in order
a. When my dad died
b. When my daughter Hannah died
c. When I gave a blessing to Kamie while she was pregnant with Hannah and knew something bad was going to happen to either of them
83. I think some the most exotic things can be found in our own backyard
84. Christmas is my favorite holiday
85. I like going to family reunions
86. I would rather be cold than hot
87. I hated high school
88. I think grades are a joke
89. My favorite movie is “The Color Purple”
90. I’m terrible at communicating
91. I like food way too much
92. A whole in the wall restaurant is better than a well established place, sometimes
93. I wish money didn’t have the emphasis and power it does
94. I miss my Kamie when I am on work trips
95. I love it when Kamie holds me and kisses me
96. I need to learn to lighten up
97. I like to wander aimlessly sometimes and explore
98. Don’t tell me how to do it, don’t tell me I’m wrong, and dot tell me I have pride issues – I already know that
99. I hate the terms artsy or artsy fartsy
100. Really, really!

Hair

My Nieces Bobbie and Danyl came over tonight and put some blonde in my hair! They are so nice to me and I just love 'em! It was fun to chat and talk to them. They are fun! I should have got a picture, huh? Next time.

I also decided today that I would make a list of 100 things about me... funny, silly, strange, whatever. I saw it on someone elses blog and thought it would be fun for everyone to do it! Anyways here is my list. We'll see how it goes.

1. I am a really bad typer. I type fast, but make a lot of mistakes!
2. I love eating out.
3. I like to stay up late.
4. I hate getting up in the morning.
5. I love payday!
6. I like to make cards (holidays, thank you, etc)
7. I hate mushrooms.
8. I like my house to be clean. I am grumpy when it isn't.
9. Clutter drives me nuts. (although I have a lot)
10. I like to cook. I like to entertain.
11. I am really super excited to adopt a baby.
12. I love the smell of rain, laundry, and Dustyn.
13. I like to watch movies, I like going to the theater!
14. I like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and I am so excited that they are coming on tour again to UTAH!
15. I love blogging.
16. I am an Internet/Computer junkie.
17. I like playing video and computer games.
18. I hate talking on the phone, althought that is all that I do all day at work.
19. I like American Idol. I do not like Sanjaya.
20. I hate when Dustyn has to leave me home alone.
21. I hate watching sports.
22. I like attending sporting events.
23. I enjoy fishing. I really like Ice Fishing.
24. I am critical of others and myself.
25. I love the 4th of July.
26. I read the news on KSL everyday... okay serveral times a day.
27. I am obsessed with checking my email. I check it numerous times a day. I would be afraid to count. I check the parentprofile page just as much.
28. Black is my favorite color to wear.
29. I miss hanging out with my friends.
30. I wish we hung out with friends more often.
31. I don't like my handwritting.
32. If I were 20 again, I would major in Architecture and be an Architect.
33. I like to learn about new cultures.
34. I like to travel.
35. I have a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice.
36. I drive a blue '89 Honda Civic. And Occassionally Dustyn lets me drive MY Toyota Tacoma.
37. I've hit a deer.
38. I enjoy spending time with my family.
39. My biggest fear is Dustyn dying in a car crash while on one of his trips.
40. I hate stink bugs and mice.
41. I wanted to be a Marine Biologist when I grew up and work at Seaworld or somewhere like that.
42. I have expensive taste and would rather save up and buy something nice and what I want instead of settling.
43. I was engaged three weeks after Dustyn and I started dating, but we had actually decided to get married the week before and went ring shopping. (I lived out of town sun-fri during this time)
44. I like to be honest with others and like it when others are honest with me.
45. I knew I would marry Dustyn after our first (real) date.
46. Dustyn kissed me on our first date (that is when i knew:))
47. I love spending time with my dad hunting and riding around in the hills while listening to stories of when he was a boy.
48. I expect of a lot from myself.
49. In high school, I hated being known as "JaKell's older sister"
50. I have seen all of the "Friends" episodes more than I can count.
51. I hate the term "kiddo" (bad experience at work)
52. I hate listening to music I don't know.
53. I am not a good dresser.
54. I like watching "Dawson's Creek".
55. I like wearing Jewelry and wish I had more..
56. I can't wear metal jewelry or eye shadow/makeup because of my skin.
57. I love Ice Cream.
58. I have 23 nieces and nephews with 1 on the way.
59. I want to own my own business.
60. I like to be in charge.
61. Dustyn does most of the housework lately.
62. The happiest day of my life was when I married Dustyn.
63. The saddest was when we lost our daughter, Hannah.
64. I like to organize things but I am not very good at it.
65. I want to loose 25-30 pounds, but have no motivation to do it.
66. I hate small talk.
67. I've kissed 8 boys.
68. I am the Personal Progress Leader in my Ward. I also make the weekly Ward Bulletin.
69. I woud rather be cold than hot, but have a very small comfort zone.
70. I don't like watching TV very much. Makes me feel like I am wasting time.
71. I like watching House and the Food Network.
72. Dustyn is my best friend.
73. I either love something or hate it. No middle of the road for me.
74. I am not good at making decisions.
75. I like getting flowers.
76. I don't like other people to see me cry, not even Dustyn.
77. I spend too much money.
78. I want a king bed. And a bike (for exercise).
79. I make $7.50 an hour. And am not using my thirty (or something) thousand dollar degree.
80. I like having people over. (when my house is clean)
81. I am terrified of having an epideral. Oh wait, I am terrified of needles.
82. I have had root canal, lots of fillings, but I still have a baby tooth and my wisdom teeth.
83. I hate doing my hair, mostly because I am not good at it.
84. I graduated from high school 10 years ago.
85. I like getting gifts.
86. I'm not a touchy-feely person.
87. I've had stitches twice.
88. I am not as silly and outgoing as I use to be.
89. I like children's books.
90. I love limes and cilantro.
91. My house is dusty!
92. I eat too many sweets (I use to not eat them much at all)
93. I have anxiety over things when I am too stressed or it's something I don't really want to do.
94. I am not very creative. I lean on Dustyn for creativity.
95. I am stubborn and hard headed.
96. I wish I had more hobbies (skills) and the time to do them and develop more talents.
97. I wouldn't be caught dead singing out loud.
98. I freak myself out when I am home alone.
99. I miss Margarita Night.
100. I wish I took more pictures.