A few weeks ago we went to a fund raiser for Daniel Marriott. Daniel is running for State Legislature in our district. While at the fund raiser we introduced Abby to Lt. Governor, Gary Herbert...
Then over Labor Day weekend, we were back on the campaign trail for Bill Dew. Bill is running for State Congressman against Jim Matheson. Go Bill! We had a fun time walking in the Swiss Days Parade with other Bill Dew supporters. This was the decorating number Dan did on Abby's 'vehicle' for the parade...
Who knows, maybe someday Abby will aspire to be President of the US. Sarah Palin is the paving the way for her! I love McCain's pick for VP. I was dubious at first, and then I heard her speak.
I've always tried to stay on top of what is going on around me as it relates to politics. Most recently I've become a conservative talk radio junkie (mostly because we don't have TV and it gives me something to listen to around the apartment). I'm getting somewhat tired of this campaign season though. So many things make me mad about different aspects of the presidential and congressional races, media biases, and about some of the decisions that the government has made and how it's affecting the economy and energy right now. Sometimes I have to turn the radio or TV (when I'm at my parents) off in order to maintain a feeling of well being and hope about our government/country.
However, I am extremely thankful that I'm an American and I believe in democracy and will continue to stay involved in 'politics' to make a difference, though it may be just a small one.
Meet Daniel and Brittany
The challenge that began with "Have a nice life, Daniel Burton" is progressing with favorable results. Surviving and thriving on lively discussions about books, Abby, or the post-grad school world, the Burtons show signs of excellent health and familial success.
Dan and Britt met on a hot July 4th in 2005. Shortly after inviting her to join him for a panoramic view of the Independence Day fireworks, and not long after her denial, Daniel and Britt agreed to break the ice over ice cream. They soon realized that they were both book geeks, decided a permanent union was worth evaluating, and were married just over a year later on another beautiful July day.
After graduating with a law degree from both he and Brittany's alma mater's rival, Daniel is corporate counsel at the Woodbury Corporation, a commercial real estate management and development company in Salt Lake City. Meanwhile, and far more interestingly, Brittany is raising a new generation of Burtons as full-time mother and family creative director. Abby is two and a half, and #2 is on the way, with arrival expected in late June of 2011. The Burtons look forward to many years of exploring canyons, creeks, and mountain tops, swapping novels, notes, and ideas, and enjoying great discussions about people, politics, and their family.
Daniel and Brittany are both graduates of the 2002 class of Brigham Young University. Abby is gunning to graduate from diapers, sooner than later.
Then over Labor Day weekend, we were back on the campaign trail for Bill Dew. Bill is running for State Congressman against Jim Matheson. Go Bill! We had a fun time walking in the Swiss Days Parade with other Bill Dew supporters. This was the decorating number Dan did on Abby's 'vehicle' for the parade...
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