9/9/9

Here's an interesting article I read about today on MSN:

'9': It's more than a movie, it's a magic number Though technically there's nothing special about the symmetrical date, some concerned with the history and meaning of numbers ascribe powerful significance to 09/09/09.Â
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32735942/ns/technology_and_science-science/?gt1=43001/from/ET

3 years married today

Wow. I can't even believe how quickly time flies. Three years ago today we were sealed for time and all eternity in the Jordan River Temple in front of family and friends.

{Happy Anniversary. I love you baby}

To Dad

Happy birthday!

You are the best dad in the world. No one is funnier, smarter, more handy, as spiritual, or more snuggly than you. I have so many great memories from childhood with you. Thank you for believing in me, teaching me, and always encouraging me. I still believe that "The Leithead family is one of the best families!" and I still laugh at your jokes no matter how many times I've heard them. "You've got a million and three of 'em!"

I love you.

Drive time

We had a great time celebrating Ryan's birthday. All he wanted was to go to Rodizio Grill. (he's very easy to please!) He invited both of our parents. AJ and TP were able to come as well. Great food. Laughs. Family. Gifts. Sounds like a perfect birthday to me!

We spent the weekend with Ryan's parents. We stayed over then drove up with them to Mountain Home, ID to watch Alyssa's V-ball match. We took her back to CSI and stopped by the Perrine Bridge at Twin Falls, Idaho. Here's a little history lesson fer ya: It is a truss arch four-lane bridge carrying U.S. Highway 93 over the Snake River Canyon. It is approximately 1,500 feet long and 486 feet above the Snake River. It was opened to traffic in September 1927, and at the time, was the highest bridge in the world. The privately financed $650,000 structure was originally a toll bridge, but the tolls proved unpopular and were eliminated in 1940, after the bridge was purchased by the state of Idaho. By the early 1970s, the original bridge was outdated and unable to handle heavy loads and required replacement. Construction on the current bridge was completed in July, 1976 at a cost of $9,700,000. The original bridge was demolished.

We got there at the perfect time to see 4 or 5 base jumpers.

Perrine Bridge is the only man-made structure in the United States where BASE jumping is allowed year-round without a permit. As such it is a popular destination for BASE jumping enthusiasts, who often refer to it as Potato Bridge.

Did you know that?... To the east, along the south rim of the canyon, lies the dirt ramp used by Evel Knievel when he unsuccessfully attempted to jump the canyon on his motorcycle in 1974.

(We learn something knew everyday!) After Alyssa gathered her things we drove the 3 hours back to Perry.

We went to the Temple Dedication Sunday. I really enjoyed listening to the prophet and all of the speakers. This Temple holds a special place in my heart because I grew up in South Jordan and we were married in the Jordan River Temple. South Jordan is a pretty awesome place to have two temples, wouldn't ya say?

They say it's your birthday!!!!!!!!

Mua! I love, love, love ya. Here's 26 things about you that I love...why? because today you're 26....

1. your laugh

2. the way you can ALWAYS make me smile/laugh

3. your determination

4. you're so easy to talk to

5. you're my BEST friend

6. how you're always so willing to help me

7. you've got killer gourmet skills!

8. I love when you talk to/about the cats

9. your patience

10. your encouragement

11. your positive attitude

12. I learn something from/about you everyday

13. you are SO very smart

14. that you are always warm and let me snuggle

15. the way you look in a hat

16. the look you give me when you want me to rub your back

17. all of your good ideas

18. how you sing in the shower

19. your faith and sincere prayers

20. how you always roll up your shirt sleeves no matter what

21. i always feel safe around you

22. you're good at everything you do

23. when you speak Kosrean.

24. your handyman skills

25. how you rub your toes together when you lay down

26. that i can spend FOREVER with you!