The Right Stuff!

From rocket scientist to astronaut, you really don't know when to stop, do you? I hope that your birthday was a blast today and that your celebration was out of this world. Happy Birthday, Dad, Wes, and Grandpa!

Go Get Him Karen!

I was going to photoshop Tony's face on Lance, but I didn't know if you two kids are still carrying on any friendly velo-sibling rivalries or not. Besides, where you and Lance have beat such great odds against cancer, this seemed more fitting. Here's to AT LEAST 50 more birthdays for a great sister, daughter, mom, and yes, grandma. Go, Go Karen Jo!!! Happy belated birthday!!!

Wie haben wir es verpassen Sie Ihren Geburtstag?

Emer, Emer, Emerson! How could we have missed your birthday too! When I found out, I thought that I would give my friend Joana Zimmer a call (she is just one of my many German pop diva friends) and have her come across town to sing "Zum Geburtstag viel Glück!"--but I see that you already found her! Happy LATE Birthday to YOU!

Emma "Meghan" Smith

Megan, who knew that being a Sister Missionary in Nauvoo could make you such a celebrity of the LDS cinema? Best wishes for an awsome year. They are sooo lucky to have you. Happy (belated) Birthday, Sister!!!

From http://www.josephsmith.net:

In his journal for 1842, Joseph reflected: "Many were the reverberations of my mind when I contemplated for a moment the many scenes we had been called to pass through. The fatigues, and the toils, the sorrows, and sufferings, and the joys and consolations from time to time [which] had strewed our paths and crowned our board. Oh! What a co-mingling of thought filled my mind for the moment, again she is here . . . undaunted, firm and unwavering, unchangeable, affectionate Emma."

THEODORE!!!!

OK, so we can't always yell at Alvin. Besides, it wasn't his birthday anyway. Belated birthday wishes to the silliest chipmunk in the family!! I hope it was a good one and that you ate lots of cake instead of Alvin's hand.

West Side Birthday

"Maria . . .I just met a girl named Maria . . . whose birthday is today . . . she takes my breath away . . . ."

How did you get so grown up? Happy birthday Ri-Ri! I hope you find your Tony with a MUCH happier ending. Have fun celebrating!

Not old, just a classic

Jim, I guess some things just get better with age! I hope you had a fun birthday. Keep on Truckin'!

Bryant can drive 55

Bryant, here's to a "CHiP" of the old Block. You have made your dad proud (and your mom, and you brothers and your sisters)! Here's to 55 great years and to another 55 more. Congratulations and Happy Birthday!

In the Eye of the Tiger!

Calvin, cute Calvin . . .goo, goo . . .da, da . . .following in the Tiger daddy's golfing footsteps, are ya? Coo . . .What an adorable family. Happy belated birthday! I hope the celebration was well beyond par for the course.

"Golf is good for the soul. You get so mad at yourself you forget to hate your enemies."
--Will Rogers

Lady Jane is one year wiser

Jane, so sorry for the late birthday wish! A little birdie told me that not only was it your birthday, but that she has a friend who is a songbird and shares your name. How about that? You have a great name! I hope you had great presents and that you are having fun in Utah. Maybe your Mom and Dad will take you to Paris someday and you can sing, and sing, and sing too!

Wappy Werfday Wesley!

Hey, Wesley.  Its that time of year, the time you have been looking forward to for months, a time where it is all about you, a time where you can be irresponsible for once . . .Summer Break!  Oh, yeah I understand it's your birthday too.  I guess that works.  Seriously, we hope it is an awsome one and that you get a nice juicy kiss . . .from Jack!  Gotta love pets.  Happy Birthday!

Forget-Sam-Nots

OK, so nobody's perfect. I somehow skipped Samantha's birthday on NOVEMBER 1. Sorry about that. Now you can find out what it means to have a Spring birthday. In fact, I bet your family missed it while you were at school anyway, so you might as well celebrate now. At a minimum, make them bake you a cake or take you out to dinner. Hopefully, this bouquet of Forget-Sam-Nots will help me remember better next time. If I forget, and you don't remind me, I am going to photoshop your head on a Turkey since you have a November birthday. In fact, the same thing goes for any other turkey in the Morgan clan who doesn't let me know of a missed birthday. Happy Belated Birthday, Samantha. I hope it has been a great year for you so far.

Trevor's Big Day!

I hope you won't be singing any birthday blues, Trevor. So, you are arranging Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars for choir, eh? Here's something to help you chase them properly . . . .VROOM!!

Happy Birthday!

Brittany, tu es très BELLE!

What a versatile and talented girl! From school, to career, and now cartoon fashion model for Disney! How do you do it all? The rose really draws attention to your eyes. Those Animaphotographers are really talented, if I may say so myself!

Oh yeah, by the way, it was your Birthday on Tuesday! I hope you had time to celebrate. I am so sorry this birthday wish is a belated one. Here's to a great new year. Wihoo!

Off to save the world, Alex?

What a big boy, Alex. We are so glad it's your birthday. You better keep Teddy, Reba, Swammy, Ma and Pop out of trouble. If they didn't get you good presents, you can hang them upsidedown from their feet with your Spidey-Web! You can tell them, "Don't mess with Tex-'lex, Partner!" HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Linda, if April Showers bring May flowers . . .

. . .then what do the May showers you are receiving bring? I hope they brought you some good presents on your birthday anyway! Best wishes for your birthday and for a wonderful year ahead, not to mention some sunnier days soon. Your 10-day forecast looks pretty grim, unless you are a duck. Take care.

Photo: Greenfield, MA Balloon and Music Festival

Show Me the Kathy!!!!

Did your birthday survive Tax Day, Kathy? You would think that with your birthday on April 15 I wouldn't have been late on the B'day blog. I would say you are a good return on Adrian's investment. We all definitely got a great windfall benefit from it through you! May Good Birthday Karma follow you throughout the year!

Belated Tony Award

Tony, sorry for the late birthday greeting. April 9th was a while ago, but we hope it was a nice day. Here is a Tony Award for "hatching" near Easter. We are so lucky to have you in the family.

April Flowers

Apparently March snows bring April flowers in Utah.  Everyone's had enough winter already!  Thanks for giving us something to Celebrate!  Happy Birthday, Mom, Grandma & Nell! We love you.

Alexander the Great

ActuallyAlex, you really are tall--further evidence that evolution is one mechanism that God uses in his creative processes.

From http://www.ancestry.com:

Curcio Name Meaning and History - Southern Italian: nickname from southern dialect curciu ‘short’, ‘small in stature’ (from Latin curtus ‘short’).

Happy birthday to the big guy!

Greetings from Eight Emmas

Way to Go, Emma! You are great, you'll soon be baptized, because you're eight.  We are so proud of you! 

from  http://wiki.name.com/en/Emma:

The name Emma is said to creat a restless, creative nature and a longing for independence.  A person with the name Emma is versatile, musical and artistic; they must have the freedom to express their creative ideas and abilities to be happy.

Ride 'em Cowboy, Ethan

Its finally time for your Birthday, Ethan!  Looks like Monroe, Utah is rubbing off on you a bit.  Hold on tight for an exciting day!  Weeehoooia!!!!

Happy Birthday, Melissa!

Well lass, the DVDs were a bit out of me price range.  Until it's back on the telie, you'll just have to settle for a nice photo of Glenbogle and greetings from your clan on your Highlands berrthday.  Hope it is a grreit one for ya lass!

Scout in a Scout Driving About

Happy Birthday, Scout!  I hope you had fun at Disneyland.  Looks like you might have brought home a friend . . .Wihoo!

Johanna Republic

Awesome tear sheet, Johanna! Your mom could design your own line of clothes for your budding modelling career.  Best wishes for a wonderful and exciting birthday!

Heather you are sooo photosynthetic!

Hey, even though it was Sunday today, I hope that you weren't a wall flower on your birthday or plant anyway.  I mean, just because you were named after a plant (and a BEAUTIFUL one at that!) doesn't mean you have to be one, right?.  Way to keep in touch with your roots!  Happy Birthday!

Daniel, way to go!

Daniel, I hope the Commonwealth gave you a birthday celebration fitting of a Congressman and Veteran.  I mean you quelled the Whiskey Rebellion after all--even in your retirement.  What a guy!

(history lesson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Morgan)

Seriously, I hope it was a great day for you.  You're getting up there Old Man!

Happy Canucky Birthday, Danielle!

We Miss you tons.  Hope your birthday was a blast--and I'm not talking cold weather here.  Stay warm and best wishes!

Hau`oli la hanau! Lauren

 . . .You're sweeter than shaved ice,

Aloha a vous! 

OK, so the French helped it rhyme a bit. I don't really have a future in Hallmark!

Its a lot of work being a mom

I hope you took some time to be idle on your birthday, Leah.  If not, I dare you to do it now.  Best wishes for a lazy day.

FREAK! Another Birthday!

James, I know getting older is kind of scary, but at least you have good company, you old geezers!  We hope your birthday was a blast!

Eat, Drink and be Mary!

Congratulations on another Birthday to our family's own little Mary.  You make a much cuter queen, by the way, than Mary Queen of Scots!  I hope you had a fun day.  If not I think you need to celebrate it again.  You have my permission!  Wihoo!

Happy Belated Birthday, Jelly Bean!

Julia, I hope your birthday was picture perfect and artfully sweet! (photo: American Gothic from the Goelitz Collection of Jelly Belly mosaic art)

Congratulations, Sir Knight!

Have a blast on your birthday, Samuel. And don't let your friends leave you with the "check, Mate"!

Well, bass-ically it's your birthday, Christopher

No need to sing or play the blues when you have so much to celebrate, Christopher. Have an awesome birthday!

Jackson's Well Beyond Five!

Congrats on Number Eight, Jackson!!!!

From Veggie tales to tales of being a vegetarian, you're getting old, buddy! Sorry for the late wishes.

Happy Birthday to the Seminary Teacher

Seminary teaching would require the patience of Job!! I hope your got some sleep for your birthday.  Sorry for the belated greetings!

Nick is Swinging in to Being Four!

We are very excited about another birthday for Nick. Time flies almost as fast a Spiderman down Broad

way! It was a great birthday today and we had a lot of fun. Best wishes for the Birthday Boy!

Nick, Emma, Bishop Bob and Mary Lou 

 

Presents!

Theme: Spiderman with a little Dooly & the Snort-snoot

 

 

One, two, tree, Blow!

 

All the monkeys in the zoo, send their best regards to you, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to YOU!