Thursday, September 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Adam

Happy Birthday to my Hunny!! There are so many people that love Adam, I think because he always wants to be everyone's friend, he is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone(and I mean anyone) This week alone he stopped everything to go help someone with a flat tire, gave a lady grocery money. Adam is always out for the fun of it. Everything is a competition, everything is a game. Adam is an honest worker, Adam loves to invent things, build things, and blow things up, test everything to the limit and play like there is no tomorrow. The kids love when dad picks them up from school because he has a game he plays, and it is so fun. Love you hun, I'm so lucky to be married to the funnest, toughest, smartest guy. Love ya Your wife

Happy Birthday from Boston! I hope you’re still rolling with your burly beard and your pocket knife. Take care – Johny, Corinne, Kate & Sam Wudel




Adam,It seems to me like you just had a birthday last year, but happy birthday anyway. I hope you and yours are doing great.Love,Burt McCumber and family
Okay, I obviously was too slow to make the post but here are some of my memories of Adam. When he and Felicia were dating, we all went to Utah along with my friend Eric. Adam was downing one Mt Dew after another and it wasn't long before he was bouncing off the walls. I think we banned him from drinking anymore. We were in G&G Peel's old car and the drivers' side window got stuck down and wouldn't come back up. We didn't know what we were going to do. We were all tired (except Adam on his caffeine high) and so we went and took naps. I woke up and couldn't find Adam so I looked out the window and saw Adam out in the parking lot with the car. He had taken the entire door apart and I almost crapped my pants. I was wondering how on earth we were going to fix it now. I wasn't sure if he knew what he was doing, but sure enough, he fixed it good as new. I was very impressed. Also, when we first moved into this house we bought a ceiling fan. Court's brothers and his dad literally spent hours trying to put this fan up and could not do it. Adam came over and did it by himself in 20 minutes. He was our new superhero! I also remember the huge smile on Felicia's face when she went on a motorcycle ride with Adam one fateful day! She loved Adam's sense of adventure and that he was always on "full throttle"! Adam has one of the best hearts of anyone I know. He's always fun to be around! Thank you Adam for making my sister happy! Happy Birthday! Love, Michelle


when i think of adam, i can't help but picture him walking out onto the paintball field in only a white, short-sleeved t-shirt and pair of shorts. what's significant is, despite the fact that he stands out like a sore thumb on the pball course, no one can ever seem to hit him! he is both fearless and invinsible! Dave Hyatt



The thing I admire most about Adam is that he is always willing to help ANYONE in need. I can’t even remember all the times he has come over to help me with something, and I really appreciate that about him. Plus, the guy can fix anything! ANYTHING! He’s a genius! Happy Birthday Adam!
Angela


Adam is always concerned for those around him and will help at the drop of a hat. He bends over backward to make things work for people. He is a great example of service. I am grateful for his friendship.Glenn Mangum


I have a wonderful memory of Adam...When he was born he was a very tiny baby...I held him and I never could imagine that he would grow up to be so big and husky and beautiful. Aunt Linda


Hey Brother Kriloff (Pa) I had a fantastic time being in the same treck family with you. I also apreciated when you came to some of my choir concerts. I am very glad I had the chance to meet you. Love Myles Guymon


Bro Kriloff,

Your service in the YM organization is very much appreciated.
You truly are blessed to have such a caring and thoughtful wife.
Make you B-day a good one!

Happy
Birthday!

-Bro Carlsen

I have some great memories with Adam. One of the main ones is all the morning that we carpooled to Mt. View in his Fairmont. The front window was shattered so we drove in reverse the whole way! We didn’t just do that a couple times, it was like a whole semester. I also remember the time that he made me so mad (I can’t remember why) but I ran after him as fast as I could and right when I almost caught him he ducked and I did a front flip over him and landed on my back right in the middle of the road. I hated him for that, but now it’s a great story that we laugh about. I also remember one time we were boxing at Jon Brady’s house and he gave me a right hook to remember! Or to not remember because it knocked me clean out, it was awesome. I always thought of Adam as that older brother, because he was tough and wrestled and I knew he would stick up for me any time. Adam you’re a great friend!
Later, Jedd Johnson




Hey Adam, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

We just wanted to let you know that we are wishing you the best on your birthday and that we think a lot of you. You have been a good friend to our family and we appreciate the influence for good you have been on us all.

Mark is looking forward to October 4th so he will be able to see and associate with you after Priesthood meeting.

Mark & Eilene Johnson

Adam has been a good son. We are proud of the man he has become and we appreciate the hard worker he is. It is delightful to see him with his children and the genuine love he has for them. It is a sweet pleasure to hear his little ones call him “Daddy,” and to see them light up when he comes home.

Adam was my son that always enjoyed having the family together for Family Home Evening. We didn’t have FHE 100% of the time, but when we did Adam seemed to be the one to say “come on you guys” if the others were out of line. He seemed to especially enjoy FHE when Sean was on his mission. I remember when Sean sent home the first tape from his mission. We all gathered for FHE to listen to it and Adam was especially anxious. We listened to the tape and had a lesson on missionary work. During the lesson, Adam said, “Mom, I think I’m getting my testimony.” I told him it was the Holy Ghost telling him the things we talked about were true. It was a very sweet experience.

Adam had a testimony of prayer at an early age. He lost his brand new pocketknife just before leaving on his first campout. I helped him look and we couldn’t find it. I told him to pray and ask Heavenly Father to help him find it. It took a couple of times praying, but he did find it as a result of his prayers. I’m grateful that prayer has been a part of his life. A simple child’s prayer is actually the purest form of trust in Father we can have. If we only knew how powerful prayer was we would be amazed and never start the day without it.

Adam came home from Poston one day and said he wanted to be on the wrestling team. I was supportive until I went to the first match. I thought I was going to throw up when I saw my son out on that mat wrestling with the other boy. Adam was very good at wrestling and won that first match, as he did most of his others, but I was a wreck. Inside I was screaming, “let go of my son, you’re going to break his arm.” I never told Adam how hard it was to watch – it never became much easier as he continued to wrestle through junior high and high school. We were so pleased he worked so hard and even won the City Championship in his weight class one year. He even made “the wall” at Poston when he was undefeated during his 9th grade year. It is that determination to succeed and never give up, that will serve him and his family well.

Love you Adam!!

Mom & Dad



2 comments:

Kleinmans said...

Okay, I obviously was too slow to make the post but here are some of my memories of Adam. When he and Felicia were dating, we all went to Utah along with my friend Eric. Adam was downing one Mt Dew after another and it wasn't long before he was bouncing off the walls. I think we banned him from drinking anymore. We were in G&G Peel's old car and the drivers' side window got stuck down and wouldn't come back up. We didn't know what we were going to do. We were all tired (except Adam on his caffeine high) and so we went and took naps. I woke up and couldn't find Adam so I looked out the window and saw Adam out in the parking lot with the car. He had taken the entire door apart and I almost crapped my pants. I was wondering how on earth we were going to fix it now. I wasn't sure if he knew what he was doing, but sure enough, he fixed it good as new. I was very impressed. Also, when we first moved into this house we bought a ceiling fan. Court's brothers and his dad literally spent hours trying to put this fan up and could not do it. Adam came over and did it by himself in 20 minutes. He was our new superhero! I also remember the huge smile on Felicia's face when she went on a motorcycle ride with Adam one fateful day! She loved Adam's sense of adventure and that he was always on "full throttle"! Adam has one of the best hearts of anyone I know. He's always fun to be around! Thank you Adam for making my sister happy! Happy Birthday! Love, Michelle

Rosalyn Francis said...

Hey girl... what a great idea!
I love this for your guy!
I raced home to check your blog... you are soo on top of things!