The story of Tim

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the birth of a fine fellow indeed. Presumably the second born child of his parents (we're convinced he's adopted, but that's a long story for another day and time), Tim was born on a cool August morning in Roy, Utah. He was a large baby, two weeks late, with the biggest head you'll ever see on a small child. His poor mother.



Tim spent most of his childhood in Idaho, exploring in the hills and lighting fires with the local children.



His family also had a short stint in California before they settled in Mountain Green, Utah, where he lived out the rest of his days, running through the dry farms behind his home and working at Target. Then, when he was found worthy (enough), Tim embarked on his 2-year long mission in the lone mountains of Argentina. He trounced through the streets, preaching and teaching and writing and reading (and digging holes apparently).




Upon his return to his dear old hometown, Tim decided to travel the long journey to the Brigham Young University and begin the arduous path of higher education. He also went on a dating spree, to hunt down prospective companions for himself. However, none of these ladies seemed to catch Tim's fancy quite right, but he was persistent nonetheless. Yes, they were pretty and smart and talented and spiritual, but Tim knew he needed more in a wife. Or maybe he didn't realize just what he was missing until that day on the bench when he sat next to the most beautiful being he had ever set eyes on. It took him a mere 23 days to decide to marry this goddess, entranced by both her beauty and her intelligence, but most of all by her unfailingly weird ways. He couldn't help but be hooked on her. And conveniently, she was hooked on him as well.



Their love was quite requited, and on September 20th of the year 2008, they knelt across a beautiful white altar and made promises that they plan on keeping for a long time.




Tim and his new wife did not experience the weird transition or rocky start of most new marriages. Instead, nearly every day was bliss and butterflies for quite some time. They even (accidentally) decided to procreate, resulting in a stubborn little offspring that still has yet to make his appearance into the world.


But even with the sudden turn of events and the roadblocks in their path, Tim and companion have never been happier, content to lay in one another's arms and bask in the beauty of love. Tim makes quite the husband. He's thoughtful and kind, hard-working and dedicated to learning and improving himself. He really has become a better kind of person during the past year, and this wife is really grateful for his hard work and dedication to the Lord.

So, now, today on this 24th celebration of his birth, I have but one thing to say: thanks. Thanks for being YOU. Because the you I know has got to be one of the coolest kids in town.