Happy Birthday to this Special Guy!

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Happiest of Birthdays to my favorite Loyd!  Loyd brings us joy and pride everyday.  He is kind and loving.  He looks for ways to bring joy into the lives of others every day, including his siblings.  He works hard to better himself and achieve big goals and dreams at school and at work.  He's the best curtesy clerk the grocery store Ridley's has ever had!  He has a personal and powerful testimony of Jesus Christ and the Atonement.  Loyd is fun and intelligent.  He's funny and tender.  He has the biggest heart and loves the tiniest of God's creatures immensely.  I love that he is developing his love of nature, had great kindness towards little helpless creatures, and isn't afraid to try a new adventure.  The past 17 years have flown by in a whirlwind and I am a better person for being given the privilege of being Loyd's mother!  Happy Birthday, Loyd!  I love you more than you can know!

Loyd had a couple of friends over for his birthday party.  They were a good group and had fun playing board games, making cake, and eating Dustin's famous grilled pizza.  Gotta' love this kid!


Loyd's latest green thumb creation!

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