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.

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