Sunday, November 15, 2009

Happy Birthday, dear Donald ...

9 comments:

Richard Bennion said...

I like Don because:
he is a great husband and father
he is bright and interesting
he isn't afraid of a little adventure
he isn't afraid of a big adventure :)
he is good as well as good looking
he works hard and provides well
and I am confident he will succeed in everything that he deems important.
Happy number 31!
Love,
Dad

Joe said...

I like Don because,
He has a wonderful sense of humor
He is a great Father,
He is a sharp dresser
He is a good clothing adviser
He has an excellent taste in movies
He loves to have a good time
He is well traveled
He is a great friend,
And I like him a lot.

-Joe

David and Jocelyn Bennion said...

I like Don because...
He has a great sense of humor
He is a great Dad
He is great with people
He is very smart
He has great ideas and big goals
He is a great conversationalist
He always gets excited about my successes
He is gives a mean toast/roast
He is a very shard dresser and very handsome
He is very generous and so is his wife to let me stay with them in Denmark as well as in Utah right after my mission
He is fun to work with because knows how to work hard and play hard
He is fun to be around
And I like him a lot.

Happy B-Day!

Dave

John said...

I like Don... a lot.

He is a great brother.
He is a great conversationalist
He is very funny.
He is an excellent father.
He plays a mean tenor saxophone.
He sees life in good perspective.
He is a great swimmer.
He is brave.
He is smart.
He is handsome.
He married perfectly.

Happy 31st big D!

Linda Bennion said...

Happy Birthday Donald!
I sure do love you and miss you and Amy and the boys. Each time we go to Utah, I think of how nice it will be to have you back in town!
There are so many reasons I love Don....

He is great company on a long trip....I remember listening to Allison Kraus as we traveled across Idaho...Dad was asleep and I was driving. I enjoy sharing music favorites with Don.

He was a fabulous teenager. He made good decisions, had great friends and was an impressive leader!

He has been amazingly adventurous in his travel - Mexico, Africa, Japan, Denmark, Australia - and has taken full advantage of every opportunity to take in the richness of each travel experience.

He is funny, funny, funny and I love, love, love that!

He is interested in lots of things - the financial markets, great literature, politics, philosophy - and is a great communicator. Love to talk to Don.

He has a full portion of wisdom. I truly value his thoughts and counsel.

He has his priorities in good order.

He is a good dad - fun, but not a push over.

He is handsome, has great taste and an eye for beauty.

He is blessed with the perfect wife for him and he realizes it!

He is a JOY to me and I love him so much!

Robert Dunlap said...

I love Don, he is truly a grand son.

I like Don's sense of humor, his inquiring nature, his honor, his work ethic, his choice in women (Amy your are terrific), his musical and athletic talent, and the example he provides to us all.

Sorry to be so late, Don, but Grandma and I wish you a wonderful birthday. We love you with all our hearts.

Grandpa

Naima said...

Happy Birthday Donald! (since i'm late, I might as well say Happy THhanksgiving as well!)

I like Donald because he is so down to earth and easy to talk to. He always makes you feel welcome.

Donald has an amazing wife and they are so much fun to be around. I loved Don and Amy's parenting tricks on the bus to legoland and the zoo. Donald has a great sense of humour!

Donald is a true adventurer. I love it that he is taking advantage of going to all these incredible places around the globe and shows no fear of change. From the wintery lands of the north, to the sunny beaches of Australia.

He does a pretty fine michael jackson impersonation. I was VERY impressed. Although I think his son may have outshone him there--(but only because he is under the age of 6. Don topped him in skill!)

He takes beautiful photos. His photos of the reunion were really sweet and thoughtful.

I am proud to have Don as my cousin!

luv,

Naima

Robin Burton said...

Happy belated Birthday Don,
I love Don because:
He is fun, happy, funny, generous, thoughtful, and sincere.
He is a great dad and husband.
He is taking full advantage of Life
I look forward to the next reunion to all the great stories we will hear. Happy Thanksgiving too!

Anna B said...

So, so sorry, db about the lateness, here! Bad, bad Anna.

Give me a:

D! Daring and adventurous--Don is always up for trying new things, putting his ideas out there, and exploring new places. He and Amy have really taken advantage of these trips outside of the US and explored and experienced in really cool ways.

O! Outrageously funny. Seriously, it's Out of control.

N! (k)nows stuff about stuff :) Don is so intelligent and is a great thinker. I love talking to Don about books and movies and issues. He has great opinions and insights.

A! A great example of righteous living. Has always been.

L! Loves his wife and kids and family. Who are also totally wonderful and amazing. They are so welcoming to visitors and I loved living close--they always took great care of me and let me come over all the time :)

D! Dashingly handsome.

D! (appreciates) Dickens and the greatness that are his novels.

B! Ok, I can't figure out a way to use "b" for this--Don is great at including and serving others. I appreciate this more and more about my sibs and parents as I'm away from home. Don helps people feel great.

I hope you had the best day and I can't wait for you guys to live back in the states!

love,
Anna
xoxo