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chopin

great review

SO i liked it. This was a very important part of my childhood, and therefore

There’s no man in town as admired as you
You’re ev’ryone’s favorite guy
Ev’ryone’s awed and inspired by you
And it’s not very hard to see why

No one’s slick as my dad
No one’s quick as my dad
For there’s no man in town half as manly
Perfect, a pure paragon!
You can ask any Tom, Dick or Stanley
And they’ll tell you whose team they prefer to be on

My what a guy, that Jim Blair!
Give five “hurrahs!”
Give twelve “hip-hips!”
My dad is the best
And the rest is all drips 😉

No one grills like my dad
Has cool skills like my dad
No one reads like my dad
Delegates and leads like my dad
Oh, ahhh, wow!
My what a guy, that Jim Blair!

No one talks to folks (old, young, very young, total strangers, etc.) like my dad
Makes great jokes like my dad
Then goes hiking and biking with blokes, like my dad
My what a guy,
My dad!

My daddy is one of the friendliest people I know, and an incredibly example to me. He’s taught me how to work hard and play hard. He’s taken me hiking, biking, swimming, ice fishing, camping, skiing, to India and Nepal, to the temple, all over everywhere to do service, to his office, to the hospital to visit Grandpa Blair, to Peter Breinholt and other concerts, almost to a U2 concert, to Boston, to New York, to Hawaii, to many daddy-daughter activities, to Pixar opening night showings, to the cabin, to the Sky Club, and so many more places.

He’s also taught me to love the scriptures, to have an attitude of gratitude, to show love and respect, to be dedicated, to share my talents with others, to be kind to everyone, to be accepting, to be a leader, but to let others also do their part… And sooooo much more. I know he’s changed hundreds of lives, as a bishop, young mens president, business man, brother, friend, etc. I love my daddy!

And it was kind of hard to write this song, because my daddy and Gaston don’t have anything in common except that everyone wants to be like both of them. So that’s why the words are so choppy. Just sayin.

Well, I decided that if I’m going to talk so much about these kids I just spent 6 weeks of my life with, I may as well formally introduce them. So… I’d like you to meet my Spring Ohana:

ADDISON
Well, of course the entire LDS population has heard of Addison, because he’s already a very famous LDs recording artist. But Addison S. Kirk is going to compose for the church for the rest of his life, increase in fame, and maybe even become a general authority. I say that because he is

Addison is one of the best people I know, and I have so much respect for him.

There’s something to be said for spending 6 weeks (make that 10 months) in Paradise. There’s also something to be said for going to a great school, taking fantastic classes, and learning a lot. But I don’t think enough can be said for going to school in Paradise, taking great classes, and having 7 best friends to spend nearly every waking hour of every day with. (You’d be surprised how many waking hours there can be out of 24.) I just had the happiest 6 weeks of my life so far because I had my Ohana in Hawaii.

“Yeah, but…” -Addison

SUNDAYS were always fabulous. We all had church at different times, so we wouldn’t meet up until lunch. But once we did, the fun never stopped until we got kicked out of the lounge. Our Sunday activities included… eating (always for a very long time), going to the Visitors Center to watch the Joseph Smith movie or Mormon Messages, going to the temple grounds, watching Conference Talks or MoTab performances, watching church movies, playing games, just talking. We spent so much time just talking! We rarely planned anything or went anywhere exciting, but we always had a blast just sitting in the Hale 5 lounge together.

“Definitely!” -Ben

Our JAM SESSIONS were awesome. First of all, Addison is a very famous LDS musician and he can ear play pretty much anything, not to mention make a beautiful arrangement out of any hymn. Then Lauryn is Miss Musician I-don’t-know-how-you-got-so-ridiculously-talented! She plays the flute, the piano, the cello, and sings like an angel. Tessie also plays the flute, and was in fact in the Davis marching band, of which I happen to know if a very good band, meaning that Tessie is very good. She also went on some European music tour, which further confirms her excellent musicianship. Ben has a ton of sheet music downloaded on his ipad, providing us with lots and lots of options, and many hours of singing and playing. He also has a harmonica which he likes to pull out on occasion. And I also play the piano. We had so much fun making music together!

“Interesting” -Ben

We had several ESCAPADES INTO TOWN this term. One really fun trip we went to Cheesecake Factory. Mmmmm! That same trip, we went to Payless and somehow got Addison to try some high heels on. Beautiful. We also did this fantastic cancer fundraiser called RELAY FOR LIFE. We were scheduled for like 2 in the morning, so that automatically means fun and crazy. I must say that we were totally the life of the party. They asked us to do kick boxing for one thing. Pretty much, that was just a super fun night/ morning. Sleep just didn’t ever happen. Oh, and MEALS were some of our finest hours. And I really do mean hours. This is just another example of how we could just sit and talk and love every minute of it. We also had fun playing in the GAME ROOM where Tessie works. But I’m still one of the world’s worst bowlers. 😉

“This is what I’m most excited for in marriage…” -Ben

“I always assume everyone shares my opinion, because my opinion is usually right.” -Madison

“I like your face. It looks good on your head.”

And one of our funnest times ever (in my opinion) was our LATE NIGHT RUN. Sooo many memories there! This included a good run down on the beach and then back up to the temple, running around a certain car parked outside the temple, playing leap frog and having an ab workout on the field next to the temple, getting soaked to the skin by a sudden rain storm, catching frogs, and just having a great time. We also did a beach/ park clean-up SERVICE PROJECT together. And played at WAIMEA. And went to all the FIRESIDES and DEVOTIONALS.

“I ACT old!”

I love my Ohana in Hawaii! I’m never going to forget this amazing Spring Term. Chris and Azriel are leaving for DC and Long Beach for 2 years, and Addison will probably be getting married soon ;), and I’m going on my mission in a year and a half, and Tessie is going to Provo, but none of that makes this term any less magical.

Cherries hurt you.
We all have work, don’t be a jerk! Put your shoulder to the wheel!
I have been given an earthly home, with parents kind of weird.

TO Do
WHC reading
WHC paper
practicing
D&C study
D&C SM references
ELiza’s presentation

76. Three degrees of glory
77. Questions and Answers about Revelation
82. I the lord am Bound
84. Oath and Covenant of Priesthood
87. Prophesy on War
88. Olive leaf: school of prophets
89. Word of Wisdom
93. Glory of God is intelligence
98. Renounce war of proclaim peace
107. Constitution of Priesthood
109.
110. Appearances in Kirtland temple
115. Name of church
116.
119.
121.
124.
127-28.
129.
130-31.
132.
133.
134.
135.
137.
138.
OD#1. Plural Marriage
OD#2. All worthy males receive priesthood