Friday, April 26, 2013

Happy Birthday Ian!

April is a big month for birthdays in the Schneid clan.  Today we celebrate the birthday of Ian, a man of immense talents, interests, responsibilities and accomplishments.
We love you and appreciate the many things you do for the family and hope you enjoy this music for your special day.

From Linds:
I thought of how much Ian loves to beat box/ clap/ get a groove going for the boys to dance to spontaneously.  I think it's such a great Dad quality to just get a party started no prob.  Happy dancing!

Here's a beat box song I found to depict that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0_2vmkTmf0

From Char:
Happy Birthday Ian!  I chose this song because I thought you might enjoy it for all the reasons Joanna from manilovefilms.com offered in the quote below.
"Hells bells, I love this song!  Seriously, this song is a cinephile’s dream. It’s got everything: references to Plato’s Cave, the theories of Sergei Eisenstein, silent movies, and frame rates.  And it uses film as a metaphor for the speed of life.  Bet you didn’t know Johnson actually has a background in film, having directed multiple movies about surfing. His obvious knowledge of film theory gives this simple melody some complexity–it’s a beautiful metaphor, eloquently laid out."
I hope you find at least a few slow moments to enjoy on your birthday - I know you deserve them. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDpwDj06pRE

From Jordan:
Happy Birthday Ian! This song reminds me of how important all of your boys are in your life and how you have much to look forward to with them.
Hope you have a great day
Jordan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qsiDAQXE0M

From David:
For me it was a tossup between two songs prominently featured on the movie Jerry Maguire. I remember watching Jerry Maguire at the Riverbend house with Ian during Christmas break 2000. And Ian saying that he was the oldest 26 year old in the world (which Renee Zellweger's character insisted she was). So a song that inspired a fictional lawyer and can hopefully inspire a real lawyer. Happy Birthday Ian!
http://youtu.be/xtMhtMc1GW8

From Rach:
Happy birthday Ian!  I hope you have an great day! I know you like the Beatles and I thought this song would be appropriate!  You have always been a really hard worker, which is something I admire about you.  Where you are today with your work definitely proves that!  I can picture you coming home to Melissa and the boys and partying with them, like this song mentions :)
Love, Rach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlDdcCzKjsc

From OJ:
Ian has always had a special feeling for the land of Sweden and the people. 
He gave his all for the Lord during his two years there and was blessed in many ways. 
Hope this Swedish folk song brings back many happy memories!

http://youtu.be/z2kc570KwUs

Happy Birthday!

From Coleen:
Ian!
The song I chose has a line, 'His welfare is my concern', that you incorporate into every aspect of your life.  You make yourself aware of the circumstances and needs of the people around you and reach out to meet those needs. 
As the husband and father of the Puente family, a son in the Schneider and Hulewsky clan, and the bishop of your ward family, you constantly seek to lift and help others. 
I'm so thankful for your outstanding example! Have a wonderful birthday!

Much Love, 
Coleen


From John
Happy birthday Ian!  I am amazed by your ability to work hard and sacrifice to pursue what you love and what you are passionate about.  You are a good example of a man who would be willing to walk 500 miles for friends or family, service or to pursue career dreams.  Your tenacity in working hard to pursue what's important is truly admirable.  I hope it's a good year for you.

Beej

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0sTNtWDiI


From Melissa:
There are so many songs I've thought of putting up here- one that is slow and sweet, one that is fun and upbeat, and somewhere in the middle. Here's the one I settled on:


Love you Ian! Happy Birthday!



1 comment:

mrpuente said...

Thank you for the great song choices and well wishes!