My sister did this for her husband and I thought it was a great idea so... I'll start!
Favorite Memory: I couldn't just pick one so here are a few
1) Dancing in Living Legends with you. We shared in so many special experiences with that group that I will never forget. I got to see the desires of your heart there and hear your sweet testimony often. That is when I fell in love with you.
2) Our many attempts to scare each other in our first house, but my favorite was when I stuffed pillows in the bed to look like me and hid behind the door. Then I watched as you crawled in, threw up the covers, and yelled. The yell just went higher as I jumped out from behind the door and screamed... haha I am still laughing about that. Guess you had to be there. Your face was the best.
3) Seeing your reaction after Noa and Micah were born and watching you hold each one in your arms for the first time.
4) Watching you wrestle with the boys, teach them sports and how to treat the ladies, your attempts to dress and feed them ... pretty much I love watching you be a dad.
5) Disney World. That's all I need to say about that.
Something I admire about you:
Your love for the gospel and for Heavenly Father. You have a passion for it and aren't afraid to share it. Your love for your family. You are always striving to put us first and do what's best for us. It's so hard to get you to do things for yourself. Your level head and frugality, how you help around the house even after an exhausting day, that you comment on everyones blogs and facebook posts, and your easy going personality. You make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. And finally, your pure awesomeness and attractiveness. I love you Tau and I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
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Hahaha! That story of you scaring Tau is hilarious! Wish I couldn't witnessed it. So funny!
I love Tau because he is a man with the right priorities. It's so clear when you talk to him that providing for his family and being the best father and husband for them is number one. And right there with it is his commitment to the gospel. I love that Tau will post links to inspiring talks and messages on Facebook. The general authorities have encouraged us to do that but sometimes I'm afraid because I wonder what my non-mmber friends will think. Tau isn't afraid and he inspires me to share my testimony more freely. I agree with Sarah that it's so awesome how Tau comments other people's blogs and facebook updates. That goes such a long way in helping us feel connecting and important to you guys and your family. Tau values work and has a great work ethic. He also can totally rock the facial hair and dances a mean tahitian!
Happy Birthday Tau! you are an awesome brother in law and I'm so glad you are part of our family!
I love Tau's gentle spirit and his committment to the gospel and to his family. Tau is always willing to share what he has and to lend a helping hand. Most of all I love how he loves my daughter and our little grandsons. He is such a good husband, Father and son. Happy Birthday Tau! I love you and appreciate you so much!
Happy Birthday Tau! It's been great working with you the past several years. It's been mostly enjoyable :). No, we've had some great times together and I look forward to many more. Tau's a hard worker who keeps everything "real." He does use most our office's budget when we go out to eat...
Oh, and thanks for making me feel insecure with your beard!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAU! I'm glad Sarah has someone to make her as happy as you! Yes, Living Legends was fun! Do you remember the curvy water slide at the hotel in Mazatlan? Haha, fun times!
Hmmm what do I admire about my bro???? Maybe we should just go to a funny memory LOL I'll never forget u Rob & Ray in high school...almost like u 3 had 1 name, farting non stop in the back of the van & giggling like little girls & all the while i wondered why the heck all these little girls found you so cute haha good time :) but seriously i'm grateful to have such a wonderful brother who's a great example to his sons & an awesome husband & father. Never will understand how u ended up so calm & soft spoken...maybe u really were adopted haha jk. Love u Tau!!
great idea! happy birthday tau! i am so thankful to have ya as a brother. you are smart, hilarious!, chill and easy going. you have a beautiful family and you are proud of that! we admire you for your commitment to the gospel, your dedication to the priesthood and your example to your adorable boys! we love you.
Happy Birthday Jesus, ah i mean Tau! =)). ill put my first memory of you. of course it was in living legends and rachel was introducing me to all the polys in our section. you had come late and so when you strolled in (after devotion) rachel pointed you out and said, "oh and that's Tau...he also dances with us). I swear you had a scruffy beard, and a beanie on with all your hair sticking out from underneath. i remember asking rachel...i didn't know haoles danced in the poly section too. haha. she said, i know it doesn't look like it but he's half samoan! haha. living legends was good times!!! hope you had a fabulous birthday!
Happy birthday Tau! You are a good man and I hope you've had a great b-day. As others have already mentioned, you are a great example of a faithful husband and father, always willing to work hard and to provide for the needs of your family. You have a great sense of humor and fun to hang out with. Have an awesome day!
What a humbling and special gift this is...thanks to everyone for your kind words. Especially to Sarah. She does so much for me and our family. Thanks again everyone you really know how to make a guys get all emotional...tear drop. ;)
Tau is patient and kind. I admire him very much for that.
Happy Birthday Tau. I'm so very thankful that heavenly father trusted me to be your mother. Tau has always been very generous,kind and willing to help others. He always got along with everyone. I've learned alot from his example in my life. I'm very blessed to have Sarah has my daughter-in-law who makes my son very happy and is a very good mother to there two sons. I pray he will continue to grow in the gospel and know heavenly father loves him very much.
When we were roomies I really had a great opportunity to see what a honorable priestholder is and should be (ie Tau). Tau I am always so impressed with how you just "get it" in the sense of the eternal perspective--even though just looking at you you come off as a thug. As far as my favorite memories... I got a lot of them but I will always remember you running after someone in your sleep. After witnessing that I am glad it wasnt me. Haha.. good times.
Things I love about Tau:
1. The dude can eat. Its like clock work...two bites, drink, two bites, drink. No talking, just eating.
2. He calls me "Money", which is a nickname I earned during high school basketball, and no longer deserve because a) I don't have any money and b) I'm not any good at basketball anymore. But I like that Tau keeps the legend of "Money" alive.
3. He's a great athlete. Volleyball, golf, whatever, the dude always had game, but never made anyone else feel like they suck, even if they did.
4. He's a good man. Tau is the real deal. Genuine, down to earth, committed to Gospel, hard worker, and a great dad.
Happy Birthday buddy.
Josh
happy birthday Tau! I hope you had a great birthday. thanks for treating Sarah so amazing! We will definitely need to do a bbq this summer all together-Love adam & Becca
Oh how awesome is Tau?? I feel very lucky to call this dude my neighbor and friend! I first got to know him at church teaching the Gospel Principles class-- He's a natural and is so down to earth and it makes it easy to be around the guy! I love that he isn't offended when I make fun of 'the beard'cuz' he's ready to get you right back at the perfect moment! Have a great B-day man!!
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