Happy Birthday Catherine Farnworth!

Name: Catherine Farnworth
Student’s Name: Zach Farnworth
Student’s Graduation Year: 2013
Your Birthday: 12/16/1984
Blog: zachcathcalli.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Zach and I have been married for 3 1/2 years. In March of 2008 we had our first baby who was a stillborn. We saw him, held him and named him William Zachary. Two months after having Will I found out I was pregnant again. In February of 2009 our little Callista joined our family!!!
What is your favorite food?
I love mexican food. Back home they had a huge variety of restaurants I only wish they had more here.
What word describes you best?
Friendly! I love meeting new people. No matter where I go I can find friends so it was an easy adjustment moving.
Where do you like to vacation?
Disneyland/World! It's so amazing anytime you go you seriously don't think about anything in life. It's really the happiest place on earth!
Where are you from?
I grew up in Utah. I lived in Las Vegas when I was younger but Utah is what I call "home".
Who has had the most influence on your life?
My mom. She has been the best example anyone could ask for. She's taught me how to be a wife and how to be a mom!
Are you a beach, country or city person?
I'm a city person! I love shopping and the hustle of a city. It's sure a change with living in K-ville.
Describe your perfect day.
My perfect day would be my husband home, Callista in a great mood and a MALL!!!!

Happy Birthday Angel Price!

Name: Angeline Price

Student's Name: Greg Price

Student's Graduation Year: 2013

Birthday: December 15th

Blog Address: http://gwprice.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.

We are all boy at our house. Greg and I met way back in high school and have been best friends ever since. It is awesome being married to best friend. We both love adventure, travel and any kind of fun we can find. We have three boys, Scott (4), Jason ( 2 1/2), and Sam (9 months). I love being a mom and the boys keep me busy and life full of adventure all the time. They are non stop energy, but I love it and can't imagine life any other way.

Do you have any pets?

Nope, none allowed at our place currently, but if we did it would be a dog.

What's your favorite food?

I love ethnic food, especially Indian, Thai, Chinese, and Mexican.

What is your favorite sport?

All of them!! I love trying all sports, not that I am all that good at any of them. But I love anything active. Especially soccer, football, basketball, and volleyball.

How do you spend your free time?

I LOVE running, anything outside, and reading although lately it is mostly just picture books that I get to read. If I had the money I would spend a lot of it traveling.

What are your hobbies?

Running, sewing, doing projects with my boys, reading, camping, hiking, swimming, water and snow skiing, and any other high adventure sport I get the chance to try.

When do you feel best? In the morning, afternoon, or evening?

I love the mornings!! But being married to a night owl and having young kids translate to little sleep and me not being as much of a morning person.

If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be? Why?

Europe or Southern California on the beach. Europe so I could tour all the amazing places, and Southern Cal cause I love the ocean.

If you knew could you try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?

Write and record and album

Are you a beach, country or city person?

All three. I want a beach house, cabin in the country and uptown apartment. I think I just like variety.

What super-power would you most like to have, and why?

Eternal Energy with no sleep needed! Then I could get all the things I have to do done while everyone sleeps and have time and energy to play with my family all day!!!

Where are you from?

Utah

Happy Birthday Kari Peterson!

Name: Kari Peterson
Student’s Name: Eric Peterson
Student’s Graduation Year: Master's Program 2010; Med School 2014
Your Birthday: December 13, 1984
Blog: www.peterson13.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Umm..we are just three crazy awesome people. My husband, Eric, is the most patient man (he would have to be to be married to me, right?). He is always looking out for what is the very best for me and our family. Noah will be 2 at the end of January and he has been the coolest addition to our lives. I learn more about being humble/funny/awesome/sweet/etc. from him more every day.
Do you have any pets?
Nope and not sure we'll get any. When I was 12 I had a fish that contracted some weird disease and it died and I was heartbroken. The minute I flushed it down the toilet, I think was the moment I stopped really wanting any more pets.
What is your favorite food?
Ooo..this is hard. But Pizza Hut pizza is at the top with plain chocolate ice cream and spaghetti with sausage.
What word describes you best?
Is there a word for someone who says what's on their mind? Indiscreet...that's it.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Getting married...I didn't think anyone would take the risk on me.
Where do you like to vacation?
Anywhere...just going on vacation is a vacation.
What is your favorite color?
I have recently discovered that red is my favorite.
How do you want to be remembered?
Someone who is loyal but super duper funny.
What super-power would you most like to have, and why?
I would like the ability to eat whatever I want and never gain a pound. I truly believe that is a super power.
Where are you from?
I was born in Utah, but moved to Michigan when I was 18 months old. I claim Michigan.
Who has had the most influence on your life?
I had a friend in high school who loved me no matter what he knew about me. He truly had the most influence on me because it was such a pivotal time in my life...I could have gone either way, and he showed me the better way would make me the most happy.
Are you a beach, country or city person?
Do the suburbs count? I hate the beach, like the country, like the city, but love the suburbs-it's the best of both worlds.
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
I would be an ambassador to Africa-anywhere that I would be safe, that is.
What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Oh, there are so many. The craziest thing I ever did that I enjoyed the most was when I took my computer monitor out in the street and beat the heck out of it with my roommates. That was awesome.
Describe your perfect day.
The day when we pay off all of our debts and can start having fun with the money we're making. That will be the perfect day.

Happy Birthday Christian Potter!

Name: Christian Potter
Student’s Name: James Potter
Student’s Graduation Year: 2013
Your Birthday: December 11, 1984
Blog: jamesandchristian.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
James and I have been married for three years. We were blessed with our daughter, Addison, in January 2008 and are expecting a little boy this February.
Do you have any pets?
Nope.
What is your favorite food?
I love ALL food!
What word describes you best?
Right now? Pregnant...
What is your greatest accomplishment?
My family.
Where do you like to vacation?
James and I went to Hawaii this summer and I think that has taken the cake on vacations. So much to do!!
What is your favorite color?
Green
What super-power would you most like to have, and why?
I think the absolute best super power would be to fly because you could go so many more places and do so many more things much faster and easier.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Blanding, UT until I was 12 then moved to Columbia, TN then moved to Price, UT. So...I'm from one of those places; I just don't know which one.
Who has had the most influence on your life?
My husband.
Are you a beach, country or city person?
I think I'm a country person. I like the beach but not the ocean and I would never want to live in a big city.
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
Honestly, BROADWAY.
Describe your perfect day.
My house is clean. James doesn't have school or need to study. Our little family goes up to 1000 Hills and plays in the morning and has a picnic. We come home and have naps then James plays with Addison while I cook and bake up a storm for a get-together with friends. Someone else does my dishes. James and I watch a movie alone after Addison goes to bed.

Happy Birthday Courtney Child!

Name: Courtney Child
Student’s Name: Daniel Child
Student’s Graduation Year: 2013
Your Birthday: December 7th
Blog: danandcourtneychildfamily.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Dan and I are both from a small town in Idaho. We have been best friends since I was 16, he was even my first date. We have been married for almost 6 years, and I have loved every minute of it. We have 2 beautiful daughters, Ryanne is 3 and Aleigha is 9 months.
Do you have any pets?
We don't have any pests, and we probably won't get one until we are done with medical school. Sorry kids.
What is your favorite food?
I love Mexican food, and I miss all of the good restaurants back home. I also love sweets, pretty much any kind.
What word describes you best?
Honest. I am honest with everyone. If you want to know the truth about something, I will let you know. This has been a good and bad thing in my life, but mostly good.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
My children
Where do you like to vacation?
Camping in the mountains. I grew up on a dairy farm, so my dad would rarely leave the farm, but every summer we would go camping. It was a time that we all spent together and I loved it. I am trying to convert Dan because I love it so much.
What is your favorite color?
I love brown.
How do you want to be remembered?
Honest, kind, loving, a good mother and wife, a friend, a good example.
What super-power would you most like to have, and why?
Being able to be at my best even if I don't get any sleep. I think I could handle anything if I felt well rested.
Where are you from?
I am from a small town in Idaho called Weston, population 400, but we lived 30 miles from a town with everything (except a Target, hopefully someday).
Who has had the most influence on your life?
My dad, mom, brothers, and sisters. They have taught me so much. They love me just the way that I am. I can talk to them about anything. They support me and help me so much in my life. They are wonderful examples to me and I love them.
Are you a beach, country or city person?
Country close to a city.
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
Starting my own business. I love to create new things and if I had the money and knew it would work, I would make a business out of it.
What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Not a crazy person.
Describe your perfect day.
The perfect day would be, Dan home, the girls being their best, and we just spend time together talking and playing.

Happy Birthday Britta Peterson!

Name: Britta Peterson
Student’s Name: Scott Peterson
Student’s Graduation Year: 2012
Your Birthday: December 4
Blog: curlysquared.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Scott and I have been married for six and a half years and have a beautiful 7 month old baby girl named Grace. We love our life together and are excited for all that is in store for our future.
What is your favorite color?
Green and red, but not necessarily together. Christmas is convenient for my wardrobe, since it's mostly shades of red and green.
Where are you from?
A suburb of Minneapolis, MN. It will always be home to me, cold weather, mosquitoes and all. I love the lakes.
Who has had the most influence on your life?
My mother. I would love to grow up to be like her.
Are you a beach, country or city person?
City, however I revel in a good beach and enjoy relaxing in a country setting. But for the most part, city is the way to go for me.
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
So many! Record a jazz album, open a bakery, run an art gallery, become a doctor, be the most awesome mom ever, learn to fly, make a new scientific discovery that could save the world! Yes, yes, and yes.

Happy Birthday Lacey Guy!

Name: Lacey Guy
Student's Name: Matthew Guy
Student's Graduation Year: 2011
Birthday: November 30th
Blog: alookatlaceyslife.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Matt and I have been married 4 1/2 years and are having a blast! We have enjoyed getting to see each other a little more on (most) rotations.
What word describes you best?
Friendly
Where do you like to vacation?
New York City!
What is your favorite color?
Green
How do you want to be remembered?
Happy, Friendly, Kind, Loving, Smiley, Christian
What super-power would you most like to have, and why?
I would LOVE to fly. I had dreams that I could fly growing up and it was always super cool!
Where are you from?
Huntsville, AL. I lived in the same house all my life, which is crazy since I've moved 3 times in 4 years since!
Who has had the most influence on your life?
My parents. I like to think I got the best of both of them!
Are you a beach, country or city person?
City, definitely. I love the beach too though!
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
I think it would be fun to be in a Broadway play.

Happy Birthday Melissa Andicochea!

Name: Melissa Andicochea
Student's Name: Chad Andicochea
Student's Graduation Year: 2011
Birthday: November 24th

Tell us about your family.
My husband and I were both born and raised in Southern California. We love the beach and the mountains. I used to be in real estate and sales and now I stay home with our beautiful 10 month old baby girl, Alaia (who was born in Kirksville). We are rotating in Arizona now and love it.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, we have two dogs. An American Eskimo named Hailey and a German Shepherd named Bear. They were our babies before Alaia came along.
What is your favorite food?
Got to be Mexican!
What word describes you best?
I never know how to answer this. I'm a love bug, so let's say "loving".
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Marrying my husband and having my beautiful baby.
Where do you like to vacation?
San Diego or anywhere with a beach. I would love to go to Europe someday though.
What is your favorite color?
Pink or lavender
How do you want to be remembered?
As a God fearing, loving, devoted, giving woman.
What super-power would you most like to have, and why?
To fly like Superman. I tend to run late so it would be cool to just zip somewhere instead of driving.
Where are you from?
Southern California
Who has had the most influence on your life?
My Savior and my husband.
Are you a beach, country or city person?
Beach and city
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
Building a successful sky rise hotel/resort like Donald Trump's.
What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
It's not super crazy, but while on a mission trip in the Caribbean (we were on down time) I saw a man who lived on the island bathing his horse in the ocean and swam out to them. I talked to the man about his horse and he offered for me to ride the horse. I love horses and have experience riding, so I took him up on it and rode the horse in my bathing suit with no saddle, saddle pad or even a halter. There was simply a small rope tied around the horses nose and I held on to the end of it and rode the horse down the beach along the water. It was kind of a dream come true. My fellow team members thought I was crazy, but it was fun!
Describe your perfect day.
Waking up when I want and going with my husband and baby down to the beach in San Diego to swim in the ocean, sun bathe and relax. Then going shopping later and then maybe getting dressed up for an evening out. Having dinner on the coast and then walking in the sand.

Happy Birthday DeAnne Flammer!

Name: DeAnne Flammer
Student's Name: Brandon Flammer
Student's Graduation Year: 2010
Birthday: November 21st
Blog: flammerfamily.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Brandon and I are high school sweethearts. I had a crush on him in seventh grade. We started dating our junior year of high school. We got married 6 years later on December 4, 2003. We have 3 beautiful children: Jocelyn (4), Kal (2), and River (5 mos). Jocelyn is a smartie, like her dad, and keeps me busy trying to find new things for her to learn. She keeps me happy with all of her snuggles. Kal is such a sweetie and loves to clean. He always has a toy in his hand! River is a smiley little girl. She is very interested in everything her brother and sister are doing. Her little giggles brighten my day.
Do you have any pets?
No pets, but Jocelyn and Kal have been pretending to be puppies and kittens for the past few days, and are Wonder Pets (Ming Ming and Tuck) off and on.
What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is steak. I also love Chilis fajitas.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
My greatest accomplishment is marrying Brandon. I had to ask him out first, then I had to work hard to get that boy to kiss me! (but, hey, he was 16 and it was his first kiss!!). A very close second is having our 3 kids (we will probably have 1-2 more).
What super-power would you most like to have, and why?
I would like to remember everything. I feel like my mind is melting from lack of sleep!! I am currently in massage therapy school and would love to memorize anatomy better. An even bigger reason, though, is time passes by too quickly. I want to be able to remember my kids at this age. I know we will look back at this time of our lives and know it was one of the best and I just want to be able to remember it clearly forever.
Where are you from?
I am from Centerville, Utah.

Children's Social at Fire Station

November General Meeting - OMM with Dr. Justin Puckett

Happy Birthday Lisa Shortridge!

Name: Lisa Shortridge
Student's Name: Jim Shortridge
Graduation Year: 2010
Your Birthday: November 14th
Blog: shortridgefam.blogspot.com & simpleecrafty.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Jim and I were married in 2003 and we have two children. Jackson will be 4 in December and started preschool this year and Hallie is 2.
What is your favorite food?

I love Italian food and ice cream.
What word describes you best?

I can't choose between organized and obsessive so I'd have to say obsessively organized.
Where do you like to vacation?

Anywhere! We don't get too many vacations these days:)
What is your favorite color?

Red
How do you want to be remembered?

I would like to be remembered as a loving wife and mother and a loyal friend. Someone that people could always count on.

Where are you from?

Modesto, California
Who has had the most influence on your life?

Most definitely my mother. She is the greatest example of the kind of person I am striving to be. She ALWAYS puts others before herself. She is the most compassionate person I know and is accepting of everyone. Everyone who knows her loves her.
Are you a beach, country or city person?

It depend on my mood. If I'm ready to relax I prefer the beach but if I feel the need to shop I love the city.
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?

I would try out for American Idol. Cheesy I know but what can I say:)

Happy Birthday Kristine Cluff!

Name: Kristine Cluff
Student's Name: Charles Cluff
Student's Graduation Year: 2012
Birthday: November 11th
Blog: www.cluffclan.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Chuck and I have been married 7 years this month. We have three adorable kids Connor-5, Rachel-3 1/2, and Megan-2. We are both from AZ and will probably end up there when we are done with our medical school journey.
Do you have any pets?
No pets. I am allergic to pretty much anything with hair. My poor kids are going to have to settle for fish and reptiles.
What is your favorite food?
I love Mexican food. But I am super picky and haven't found any that I like east of AZ.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Probably motherhood. There is nothing that I am more proud of then my children.
Where do you like to vacation?
We love to go to the beaches in California. I also love cruises!!
What is your favorite color?
I like lots of colors. Blue, sage, and pink are my favorites.
Where are you from?
Born in Utah, but I claim AZ as home since I have lived there most of my life.
Are you a beach, country or city person?
100% beach person. I hope to retire in California right on the beach!

Happy Birthday Carlotta Stevens!

Name: Carlotta Stevens
Student's Name: Paul Stevens
Student's Graduation Year: 2012
Birthday: November 10th

Tell us about your family.
Lets see...first we have Paul. I'd always wanted to marry a Gilbert Blythe ever since I saw Anne of Green Gables, and when I first saw him I thought he was a pretty good fit. Never thought it would actually amount to anything, but I guess he thought I made a pretty good Anne and asked me to marry him 2 1/2 years later. It made me laugh after we were married a few years and he decided to become a doctor just like Gilbert. Guess dreams do come true! Speaking of dreams coming true...there always seems to be a "happily ever after" and we have had four! Tayla, Tanner, Elisha and Kaija and according to our kiddos we have eleven more to go!!!!!!! We like big families but I think 15 kids would be a little over the top for me....like A LOT over the top.
Where do you like to vacation?
Humm...where doesn't matter as much as with whom and that would be Paul.
What is your favorite color?
Green, but red is a close second.
How do you want to be remembered?
Gosh....how I want to be remembered is so dang far from where I am it's a bit depressing. I have a lot of work to do, so hopefully I live for a very long time so I can become what I hope to be remembered as.
Where are you from?
A family of eight (including parents). I was the second oldest child and the first girl. We worked and played and fought like all families do and then we grew up and now we mainly just work and play together. I spent most of my growing up years between Colorado and Arizona.
Who has had the most influence on your life?
God
Are you a beach, country or city person?
I've never been to the beach, but someday I hope to go and bask in the warm sunshine and flop in the soft white sands....ahhh. Other than that I am most definitely a country bumpkin... give me space and lots of it!!!!
What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
When I was a teenager I went to Lake Powell with a group of friends. We decided to cliff jump and the cliffs kept getting higher and higher. The last one we went off was at least sixty feet. Seemed cool at the time, but now I look back and think how incredibly dumb it was.

Happy Birthday Kandis Brunson!

Name: Kandis Brunson
Student's Name: Colt Brunson
Student's Graduation Year: 2012
Your Birthday: November 9th
Blog: coltandkandis.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Colt and I have been married for over 5 years. We are both from Utah, and we grew up a block from each other. We didn't start dating until after we graduated high school. We have been together since. Colt lived in Russia for 2 years serving an LDS mission while I attended school. We got married shortly after he returned. We have both been going to school since. I graduated in May of '08 with my PharmD degree, and we are currently 2nd years here at KCOM.
Do you have any pets?
We have a 1 yr old Shih Tzu Named Bauer (After Jack Bauer off of 24)
What is your favorite food?
Authentic Italian...anything from Carrabas!
What is your greatest accomplishment?
So far it has been graduating from the University of Utah with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Where do you like to vacation?
Anywhere warm with beaches! I really love the Caribbean. I want to go to Europe one day, especially Italy and England.
What is your favorite color?
Green
How do you want to be remembered?
As a loving, caring wife, mother, and friend.
Where are you from?
A town 20 minutes south of Provo, UT called Salem.
Who has had the most influence on your life?
My parents have always been my greatest teachers and fans. Also, my Grandfather has had a huge influence on shaping who I am.
Are you a beach, country or city person?
Depends on the day and my mood, but mostly a city person...with the country close by!
Describe your perfect day.
Any day I get to spend all day with Colt.

Happy Birthday Laura Ewell!

Name: Laura Ewell
Student's Name: Derek Ewell
Student's Graduation Year: 2012
Birthday: November 2nd
Blog: littleewellfamily.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
We are from Wyoming. Derek and I met at college and have been married for 4 1/2 years. Peyson is our sweet little man and is almost 2.
What is your favorite food?
I LOVE LOVE pepperoni pizza
How do you want to be remembered?
I want to be remembered as sincere, real, funny, and a great friend.
Where are you from?
I am from a small town called Lusk, Wyoming. Population...1400! Not my favorite place. :)
Who has had the most influence on your life?
I would say my parents made me who I am, but I am ever changing, and that is because of my wonderful husband who makes me better!
Describe your perfect day.
Any day is perfect when it is spent with my two boys! Derek and Peyson are my life! Nothing is any better.

Trunk or Treat!

Children's Social at Truman Farm

Happy Birthday Tiffany Hillam!

Name: Tiffany Hillam
Student's Name: Steve Hillam
Student's Graduation Year: 2011
Your Birthday: 10/21
Blog: http://hillamfamily.blogspot.com/

Tell us about your family.

My husband and I have been married for seven years. We have one little boy, Nathan, who is two! He is the love of our life. We are in Utah doing rotations and love it! We enjoy being together as a family- going on bike rides, hiking, cooking, and laughing.
What is your favorite food?

I love food! It's really hard to pick a favorite but I love chocolate and Diet Coke as my "treats!" I love going to new restaurants and eating out. I love being in Utah near Cafe Rio!

What is your greatest accomplishment?
Being a wife and mother.
Where do you like to vacation?

We love going on vacation and can't wait until we can do it more often! Before Medical School, Steve and I would take vacations every chance we could! A few of my favorites were going to Yellowstone and the Tetons, Hawaii, and California.

If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?

I would love to sing on Broadway! In my dream I have a great voice, no stage fright, and my show would be sold out every night!
It's really too bad I wasn't born with that talent! lol

Meet the New First Year Rep!

Jennifer Orgill

I am from Arkansas though my husband and I moved here from Utah. We have been married for two and a half years and we have one son, Brenton who is 15 months. I enjoy painting, running, camping, hiking, crafting, travelling, and just hanging out.

As First Year Rep I am helping to plan the Columbia trip and the Couple's Event. Aside from those it would be great to plan a "girl's night out" at one of the coffee shops and just hang out and relax.

Happy Birthday Heather Anderson!

Name: Heather Anderson
Student's Name: Andrew Anderson
Student's Graduation Year: 2012
Birthday: October 16th
Blog: heatherandandrewfamily.blogspot.com

Tell us about your family.
Andrew & I met at a rodeo in college, so we try to go to one every year. Sam is almost 2 and tons of fun! It is such a blast to watch him grow up and rediscover the world with him.

Do you have any pets?

...no, maybe a dog someday...
What is your favorite food?

Today, I think I'll choose a sun-warmed juicy nectarine.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

perhaps making it to be a quarter of a century?
Where do you like to vacation?

We usually visit family, but I would love to visit Europe: Paris, Rome, Dublin, Madrid...
What super-power would you most like to have, and why?

This came up in a conversation the other day! I'd have to say the ability to choose not to sleep. How sad is it that I need a superpower for that!
Where are you from?

I was born in New Hampshire and my family moved to Idaho when I was 8
Are you a beach, country or city person?
Right about now, I'd love to be lying on a beach soaking in the warmth. I would love to end up living in the country for the beauty, the peace, the lifestyle. But I also love the excitement of visiting a big city. If I were a single working woman, I'd live in an apartment in Manhattan...
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?

Publish something I've written ... I'd probably still be too big of a wimp ...
Describe your perfect day.

Breakfast in bed (waffles & fresh fruit). Hanging out with my fam. Curling up with a good book. Dinner I don't have to cook ;-) Staying up late to work on projects and just hang out in a quiet house.