I wanted to share an embarrassing experience of Brett's, but as I thought about it I could not really pin point one colossal moment. You see, Brett is the kind of person that doesn't really have *embarrassing moments.* Oh, he certainly does embarrassing things! But because of his charismatic nature and fun heart--he usually passes these fleeting incidents off as simply humorous.
But, what the heck! I can't help myself. I'll share one of our favorite stories about Brett. This happened back when we were first married. We were visiting my brother in California and we were sharing a hotel room with my sister and her husband. Brett has a tendency to forget things when he travels. On this particular trip, he had forgotten his pajamas. But, of course, he did not want me to know. So, while I was in the bathroom, he told my sister and her husband not to look while he quickly undressed and got under the covers. When I came out he had the covers pulled all the way up to his chin. I thought it was a little odd, but I just got in bed. I noticed the light was on so I asked Brett if he would get up and turn it off."Oh boy! I don't think I can. I'm too tired," he replied.
"I'll turn it off," my sister chimed in.
"Wait a second!!" I exclaimed. "No one move. You forgot your pajamas, DIDN'T YOU!"
So there we were...Brett with no pajamas.
Brett, I LOVE YOU! You definitely spice up my life. Thank you for everything you do. Happy Birthday!*If any of you out there would like to share a special embarrassing memory which involves Brett--please feel free.
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Just know that any embarrassing comment you share about me will be returned upon your head one hundred fold.
Unto the tenth generation . . .
I can't think of any other threats.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
One story about Brett that always makes me giggle probably shouldn't be shared here, but I leave the details vague just it case.
It involves a time at Union Square when Kasia was out of town and Brett was home alone when someone he didn't particularily care for stopped by and Brett pretended not to be home. I don't know if it was how he told the story or just the mental image of Brett crouching down hiding, but I always think of that story and laugh.
It was also the day I realized that Kasia is in fact the WAY better half ;p I'm kidding!
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday, nephew mine! I can't believe that you are closing in on 30.... That makes me just a little more than "21"....our little secret!
I remember when I used to cut your hair, I would comb it a couple of times and you would be asleep...very easy to cut the sides and back, but your mom had to hold your head up while I finished the front! It wasn't lop-sided very often...
Love you, my child! Aunt Di
Happy Birthday from the Camarillo Mings!! We have just one embarrassing story for you that can spark your memory with just these words... "GOODBYE BRETT!!"
Maddy--Not true. I wasn't home at the time that person knocked on the door. My evil cousin Bart Gustaveson was to blame for that one.
Di--I blame the gentle buzzing of the clippers. Who can resist the peaceful humming?
Amber--No comment. Well, other than saying baseball has always been my sport, not WWF Smackdown.
C'mon people, bring on those embarrassing moments!! I can handle them . . .
Brett
Many wonderful moments:
12) Sr. G's search for the ultimate boy band
11) Petafile mustache growth
10) 2 pounds of fudge
9) $2 baseball toss
8) Pigeon chase
7) Compound comment
6) "thanks for coming"
5) Finding helpful replacements at ward moves
4) Speeding ticket on the way to Warm Springs
3) Love songs to Jesus
2)"Smile and waive Shay Shay, smile and wave"
1) My favorite...(drum roll) dance off pants off with Brett dumping over the chair and knocking over the book case in that tiny apartment.
Shall I go on?...You've definately made our lives alot funner.
Kaid
Hmmm, don't think I have anything. So I'll be boring...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! You old fogie :)
happy day brett!
I guess the only funny thing I know about you is that you like to drive by city dumps and see if they smell!! thanks for checking for me!!
One more thing...something about John Denver and Eagle's flying high.
Happy Birthday Brett! And we'll have to work on coming up with some embarrassing moments that include you in the future. As of now you are a pretty cool dude and we hope your birthday was the best!
I have no comment on any of the 13 embarrassing moments shared by my former friend Kaid Whipple. If you want to full story on any of those, don't ask me.
If you want some good scoops on Kaid, ask me all you want!!
Brett
Brett, Brett, Brett, where should I begin. Something about "me ugee" comes to mind. I remember jello salad on your tongue as you ran through the house retching. Then there was, "It's OK, but you washed Bill Buckner."
How about "On bended knee" and a leg through the ice.
In April 1982, Brett did not like his Dad to leave. He was quoted as saying, "When I'm a Dad I'm not going to go to work and Church and stuff. I'm going to just stay home with my little kids". HMMMM.
Brett, how about the time you were a white corpuscle in white tights????
I remember a bonfire when Brett organized all of his brothers for a "weiner roast". Brett, should I stop?
You have always added a special light and humor to our lives. We love you.
Oh, was it your birthday?
Love,
Mom
Brett you were always a perfect young man and that hasn't changed. I can't understand all these comments about you having some less than stellar moments.
I am sure you wore that battling helmet at the dinner table just because you liked baseball so much.
Dad
Man, we will be posting for days. We should do this on a regular basis, because we just thought of another one:
It had something to do with throwing a chicken bone and a dog having to go the ER!
Brett, you are full of them,
Kaid
I absolutely LOVE Brett's sense of humor and downright silliness.
The story that comes to my mind is..."I see London, I see France. Doug has worn my underpants."
It still makes me laugh after all these years.
Thanks for being such a fun part of our family, Brett.
Love to you on your birthday!
Channa
Thank you so much for posting the moustache picture...you know it's my absolute favorite (other than Wil's picture with Grandma Ming)!
Four words (not necessarily embarrassing, but funny nonetheless...):
"Don't defend Judas, elder!"
Can we say...hellp Kip!
Happy Be-lated Birthday Brett! Hope you had a great one. Sorry no funny stories here. I do remember the speeding ticket headed to Warm Springs though:)
Having known Brett for 13 years now, I have been with him on several occasions which, for anybody else, could have been classified as 'embarrassing moments'. Strangely, they never seemed to bother him. Frankly, I'm embarrassed just remembering them. I was sworn to secrecy about some of these things in hopes that Kasia would never find out. I think that enough time has passed that the statute of limitations no longer applies. Also, I think Kasia now knows Brett better than anybody.
1) Brett helping move Kasia's things and somehow managing to drop all of Kasia's nicest dresses into the wet gutter.
2) Brett forgetting to lock his bike, having his bike promptly stolen, and telling me 'don't tell Kasia' (this was before they were married, and he didn't want her to think he was irresponsible).
3) Brett's beautiful renditions of primary hymns in Navajo.
4) Brett's feeble attempts to comfort a 'girlfriend' as she vomited profusely on the shores of Lake Powell (I think he said something like 'there there, let it out' while he patted her head).
5) Brett's feeble attempts to awake a slumbering roommate at 3:30 am when his boss would call wondering where he was.
6) The time when the normally clean Brett failed a cleaning check in the dorms while his 'less organized' (see slovenly) roommate mysteriously received a 10 out of 10.
7) Brett's habit of 'slouching' his socks so that the tips constantly hung 3-6 inches off his toes.
8) The time Kasia warned Brett to watch Wilson eat, but Brett was distracted by a visiting friend (see slovenly former roommate) and Wilson started choking on his food. Brett redeemed himself by adeptly performing the Heimlich maneuver and dislodging the food, afterwards swearing said former roommate to secrecy (until now).
9) The time Brett tried to propose, but Kasia wouldn't let him because she wanted to go to the bathroom.
10) Brett's inexplicable fascination with R&B music, including, but not limited to, Boyz 2 Men, Nate Dogg and Warren G, and worst of all, K-Ci and Jojo.
11) Brett's Haitian ganster phase.
12) The way Brett would butcher the lyrics to Michael Jackson songs, such as Man in the Mirror. "No mmrmrr gonna mend any cover"
13) The time he broke the water supply to an entire village in Guatemala.
14) His complete lack of discretion in his choice of roommates (except you Kasia, with you he chose.....wisely!)
Miss you guys.
-"Uncle" Josh
"If you have any questions, let me know."
LOL
Dude, Brett that "stach" is killer! Serial Killer! Dang I thought I was looking at Americas most wanted or looking at your 8x10 glossy of when you tried out for a Chuck Norris movie. Whats next? A sweet mullet?
1> dropping Dorris Caacums Tv on our 1st Elders quorum move.
Ethan ( my wife made sure everyone knew this was not from her.)
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