Tuesday, October 14, 2008
THANK YOU!
Update - Scott has viewed the blog and LOVED it. Unfortunately, he is really, really, really busy right now (have you seen the stock market???) so he hasn't be able to post comments (yet). He wants all of you to know how touched he was to take time out to wish him a happy birthday. It really did give him a pick-me-up at a very hectic time in his life. So, thank you!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Suzie & Jared
Happy Birthday Scott!
We're glad we were able to make it to your birthday party. We hope you now have a wonderful day on your actual birthday!!! Hopefully you can have a whole evening to relax and spend time with the people who are most important to you.
Here's a very old picture of you with your wonderful siblings.....what a cute bunch of Willmott's you were!
And here's you and your siblings in July 2006:
I love the crazy picture on the bottom left.
Scott, we wish you the best! Happy Birthday!
Love,
Jared, Suzie & Ammon Willmott
(your favorite brother, sister-in-law, and nephew) Well, at least we can be right on the favorite brother....since he's your only brother!
Lori & Vic
My Dearest Scott, It's amazing how quick you are catching up to me in age - this of course because I have chosen not to age. I wanted to make sure to wish you the Happiest of Birthdays!!! And then of course beg you to move back to Traverse City. I know there's always a reason why not to - but heck with the market the way it is, what do you have to lose!!! No seriously - Happy Birthday!!! We love you (all of you) very much.
Lori and Vic
Below is Vic with Freckles (Circle) and a picture of Lori that I took this past August.
Lori and Vic
Below is Vic with Freckles (Circle) and a picture of Lori that I took this past August.
The Vanderlinden Family
From way out west...... we want to wish you a very "Happy Birthday" Scott. We miss all of you, and hope that this birthday is the best.
Love, The Vanderlinden Family. Mike, Tauna, Amber(13), Ben(11)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Snyders
Happy Birthday Scott. We are happy to be near you and your family. We enjoy the time that we spend together. We hope that you enjoy getting old because you will always be older and wiser than me.Love, your sister and her family, The Snyders
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Randolphs
Scott,
We want to wish you the BIGGEST HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish ever!!! We hope you have a wonderful day and year. We are so happy to have gotten to know you for the time we lived in Michigan. We remember our first day in Michigan and you and your family were the first ones on the scene to help us unpack the uhaul and move into our new place. Our oldest children (your Patrick and our Hannah)were just what 16 months old at the time. They were walking up and down that Uhaul ramp. Now they are both 6 year old kids who are in 1st grade. Were does the time go? It was great living in the same community and getting to know you and Kari and Patrick. All the fun activities we took part in together regarding the freezing Halloween trunk or treat, the Christmas breakfast with Santa and all the beautiful Michigan memories. We hope you have a most wonderful Birthday and good luck in all your future endeavors.
Love,The Randolph FamilyTaylor, Lisa, Hannah, Brayden, and Austin
This is what the Randolph family looked like last time they saw the Willmotts:
This is what the Randolph family looks like now:
Fernandez
Dear Scott, We could not make the surprise party since our Max was turning the big 5, but we hope you have a great birthday and make sure you spend it with the ones you love, turn off the phone, the other phone, the computer, the pda, the tv the radio, the car, the washer and the dryer and RELAX!!!!Best for a fun, exciting, firework filled, memorable birthday!
With deep friendship
The Fernandez Clan
R. Wiggins
Hi! I work with Skeeter at Citizens First. Well, we don’t really work all that much at Citizens First. We have a saying at the bank, “They pretend to pay us and we pretend to work.” Perhaps it would be more factual to say that we sit near each other.
This is Skeeter. See that look on his face? Means I just asked him to do something that I’m supposed to do but I’ve asked him to do it because it’s less work for me. I like to think of myself as a liason. The liason between work that Will Oldford wants done and Skeeter.
You can tell by his expression that he wants to climb over the desk and take my life. Fortunately, he won’t do that because that’s his beloved calculator by his side. He would never risk damaging it – as he might if he jumped the desk. He loves that thing. He even sleeps with it.
Skitter-Boy’s true love is this. If you zoom in you’ll lots of slobber on the screen.
That’s Excel. The man can do miracles with Excel. As for myself, not so much. I can, however, regal young Skitter-Boy with tales of the days “BE”- Before Excel. While Skeeter does my work, I sit on the desk and fondly reminisce about the forerunners to Excel: Lotus 123 and VisiCalc. Now those were some programs. Men were men in those days. VisiCalc allowed us to add and subtract relative cell addresses and Lotus 123 gave us the ability to bold and underline the numbers. Truly amazing stuff. I’m not sure why they added subsequent functions – really ruined a good thing if you ask me.
0. This is the number zero. It has special significance to McMillmott. Scooter is on the interest rate committee. That’s the committee that determines what the bank pays the customers on certificates of deposit and stuff. The difference between what the bank pays its customers and what the bank earns on investments is our net interest margin. Scooter figured out that if we lowered what we pay our customers then we’ll make more money so he’s contrived a myriad of ways to pay the customers less and less on their deposits. Even more impressive, he’s come up with a plethora of ways to do this without their figuring it out. Today, we don’t really pay them anything at all. Scott has attained the ultimate cost of funds – zero! This has made him a very fast rising star at the bank. Yesterday, he even proposed charging our customers interest because, after all, they should have to pay for keeping their money safe. The guy is a banking genius.
It was in fact, this genius that led to his real nickname: The Evil Bishop. I was new to the bank and – as we walked from the board room back to our desks after one of these interest rate committee meetings - sheepishly asked if he felt comfortable tricking the citizens of our community into zero interest. He replied, “Yes, of course. If they want us to manage the money then they should hire us to manage it.” I then asked him if he went to church on Sundays and he enthusiastically declared, “Why yes! In fact, I’m the bishop of our church!” I don’t know too much about churches so that’s when I asked him, “Are you a regular bishop or some kind of eeeeevil bishop?”
Okay, I’ve said too much. That’s kind of my reputation at the bank. People dive into empty conference rooms and such when they see me coming because I never shut up. Fortunately, all the conference rooms in our building have glass walls so they can run but they can’t hide. So I’ll only share one last thing: This is where Scouter works. The view is obstructed by an empty box of donuts in the foreground. I take a lot of heat about eating more than my share of donuts but it’s really a bad rap. Scott eats most of them – and this is proof.
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Happy Birthday Evil Bishop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is Skeeter. See that look on his face? Means I just asked him to do something that I’m supposed to do but I’ve asked him to do it because it’s less work for me. I like to think of myself as a liason. The liason between work that Will Oldford wants done and Skeeter.
You can tell by his expression that he wants to climb over the desk and take my life. Fortunately, he won’t do that because that’s his beloved calculator by his side. He would never risk damaging it – as he might if he jumped the desk. He loves that thing. He even sleeps with it.
Skitter-Boy’s true love is this. If you zoom in you’ll lots of slobber on the screen.
That’s Excel. The man can do miracles with Excel. As for myself, not so much. I can, however, regal young Skitter-Boy with tales of the days “BE”- Before Excel. While Skeeter does my work, I sit on the desk and fondly reminisce about the forerunners to Excel: Lotus 123 and VisiCalc. Now those were some programs. Men were men in those days. VisiCalc allowed us to add and subtract relative cell addresses and Lotus 123 gave us the ability to bold and underline the numbers. Truly amazing stuff. I’m not sure why they added subsequent functions – really ruined a good thing if you ask me.
0. This is the number zero. It has special significance to McMillmott. Scooter is on the interest rate committee. That’s the committee that determines what the bank pays the customers on certificates of deposit and stuff. The difference between what the bank pays its customers and what the bank earns on investments is our net interest margin. Scooter figured out that if we lowered what we pay our customers then we’ll make more money so he’s contrived a myriad of ways to pay the customers less and less on their deposits. Even more impressive, he’s come up with a plethora of ways to do this without their figuring it out. Today, we don’t really pay them anything at all. Scott has attained the ultimate cost of funds – zero! This has made him a very fast rising star at the bank. Yesterday, he even proposed charging our customers interest because, after all, they should have to pay for keeping their money safe. The guy is a banking genius.
It was in fact, this genius that led to his real nickname: The Evil Bishop. I was new to the bank and – as we walked from the board room back to our desks after one of these interest rate committee meetings - sheepishly asked if he felt comfortable tricking the citizens of our community into zero interest. He replied, “Yes, of course. If they want us to manage the money then they should hire us to manage it.” I then asked him if he went to church on Sundays and he enthusiastically declared, “Why yes! In fact, I’m the bishop of our church!” I don’t know too much about churches so that’s when I asked him, “Are you a regular bishop or some kind of eeeeevil bishop?”
Okay, I’ve said too much. That’s kind of my reputation at the bank. People dive into empty conference rooms and such when they see me coming because I never shut up. Fortunately, all the conference rooms in our building have glass walls so they can run but they can’t hide. So I’ll only share one last thing: This is where Scouter works. The view is obstructed by an empty box of donuts in the foreground. I take a lot of heat about eating more than my share of donuts but it’s really a bad rap. Scott eats most of them – and this is proof.
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Happy Birthday Evil Bishop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
President Gregson, Mission President
Hope the Birthday was just great! Glad to know you are well and alive, Elder. All the best from Sisfter Gregson and myself.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Kathleen R. in AZ
So, what can I say about Scott. I'm not very good with words but I'll give it a try. I have tried to narrow down one memory and I just can't do it. So many things come to mind. You were such a good friend when we were growing up. I knew I could always talk to you about anything. We had so much fun on temple trips and camping trips and hanging out with our friends, watching fireworks together and going to movies. I remember being excited for you when you went on a mission. And even more excited for you when you got married. I was sad when you moved away and happy when you moved back. Relationships between a guy and a girl change when each person gets married and has a family but just seeing you at church with your family every Sunday was a comforting feeling for me. Sure, we didn't hang out as much but I know if my family ever needed anything, you were only a phone call away, or if you ever needed anything we were close by too.
I will forever be thankful for the 'field trip' around your bank with Luke for his scouting electives and the time you brought all the young men over to rake my yard after Kevin went away. I'm a little sad I never got to be around when you became the Bishop but I bet you are doing an amazing job.
So, Happy Birthday! And thanks for being such a great friend.
~Kathleen
I will forever be thankful for the 'field trip' around your bank with Luke for his scouting electives and the time you brought all the young men over to rake my yard after Kevin went away. I'm a little sad I never got to be around when you became the Bishop but I bet you are doing an amazing job.
So, Happy Birthday! And thanks for being such a great friend.
~Kathleen
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Surprise Party
Shhh... Scott still doesn't know this blog exists (heh, heh) but I thought I would post pictures of his surprise party on Friday. His actual birthday is October 9th, and that's when he will be informed about this blog. SO, for those of you who haven't posted yet, there is still time. Until then... here are the party pictures!
Surprise! Scott was totally taken off guard. He said I really got him. It was great.
Bobbing For Apples
Hay Ride
Blowing out the candles on the "money tree cake"Elan & David
A blessed birthday to you! Wish we could be there. You are such a great father and husband - we're so glad you came into Kari's life.
Mike, Kristin, Kaylea & Julianne
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT!!
Wish we could be there.
Wish we could be there.
Lots of love and hugs from the Fishers.
Mike, Kristin, Kaylea, and Julianne
Below: Uncle Scott/Daddy playing the tickle-the-children piano.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
The Beems
Scott,
So many nice comments and photos here, so I was actually trying to dig up a picture of when you worked for me at McDonald's in the early 90's!Really, the aging thing is not half bad, and much better than the alternative! Happy Birthday!
Dwayne and Linda
I dug up this photo of Linda (on the left) with Stacy, Scott's sister (on the right).
The Ellsworths
Happy Birthday Scott! Hope you were surprised (isn't your wife awesome)! We wish we could be there to celebrate this day with you, but we will be thinking of you and all the fun we will be missing. I found this picture and actually ripped it out of my scrapbook and scanned it in your honor...I think this is the first time you met Kari. Wow, seems like ages ago. GOOD TIMES!!! We are so blessed to have you both as our friends and truly treasure your friendship. Hopefully we will get to see you guys on our next temple trip or your next trip up north. Love your friends, The Ellsworths
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
(In-Laws) Mom, Dad, Kathy
Scott,Surprise. A very Happy Birthday wish to a very special family member who is a great guy.
Love, Mom ,Dad and Kathy
Weimers, Ohio
Scott, I hope these pictures aren't too embarrising! I figured out today we've been friends for almost 20 years. How crazy is that! Happy Birthday from the Weimer Family! Wish we could be there to celebrate with you and your family.
The Prices
Scott,
Happy Birthday! Thanks for letting us party with you in celebration of you turning the big 4-0! (Just kidding - you've got a few more years until that one!) You are awesome and we appreciate everything you do for us. So, from the family dinners to the late night runs and everything in between, thank you for your friendship.
Love,
The Price Family
Happy Birthday! Thanks for letting us party with you in celebration of you turning the big 4-0! (Just kidding - you've got a few more years until that one!) You are awesome and we appreciate everything you do for us. So, from the family dinners to the late night runs and everything in between, thank you for your friendship.
Love,
The Price Family
Friday, September 19, 2008
Elder Decker
A Happy Birthday to Elder Willmott--the quintessential example of sincerity and goodness. May your old eyes be allowed a moment to read the many messages from those who love you.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Kris & Rowland in UT
Scott,
Happy Birthday. Of the many memories I have of you and your family, three stand out. First is the General Conference of 10-2006 when you guys came to our house and watched the afternoon session with us. Second, is you and Patrick coming home teaching so many times. It was always great to have you in our home. Third, is actually a combination of many individual events. I can't count the number of times I stayed after Kari and I finsished our Primary Presidency meetings and I just hung out with you two, talking and laughing and watching tv. Thanks for being such a positive influence on me and my family. We miss you and we hope that you have an amazing birthday.
Love,
Kris and Rowland
Here are some pictures Kris sent with her message of our family spending time with theirs. Thanks for the message, and we miss you guys here!
Happy Birthday. Of the many memories I have of you and your family, three stand out. First is the General Conference of 10-2006 when you guys came to our house and watched the afternoon session with us. Second, is you and Patrick coming home teaching so many times. It was always great to have you in our home. Third, is actually a combination of many individual events. I can't count the number of times I stayed after Kari and I finsished our Primary Presidency meetings and I just hung out with you two, talking and laughing and watching tv. Thanks for being such a positive influence on me and my family. We miss you and we hope that you have an amazing birthday.
Love,
Kris and Rowland
Here are some pictures Kris sent with her message of our family spending time with theirs. Thanks for the message, and we miss you guys here!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Jen & Jeff in Idaho
Hello Scott and happy birthday! We are sorry that we can't be with you on your special day. I can't believe how long it seems that we have known you...time flies! You are such a great father and husband to our friend Kari, and we just wish you the best day ever! We love and miss you guys! Happy, happy birthday! We hope to see you soon. Your friends, Jennifer, Jeff, Emily, and Grace Thompson
Friday, September 12, 2008
Kenny in CT
Happy Birthday Scott! We sure miss you and your family out here in CT. It’s hard to believe that it was 4 years ago that we went on a morning jog to a local elementary school to cast our vote in the 2004 presidential election (I’ll maintain political neutrality on this blog by not indicating for whom we voted! J ). But sincerely, I miss those early mornings trying to keep up with you and I haven’t had a faithful running partner since you moved out of town. Anyway, have a great one and keep in touch!
-Kenny in CT
-Kenny in CT
I dug up this picture of Kenny (and his family) from back in our CT days. Thanks, Kenny!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Kent F. (friend from GE)
Scott,
It's been a while good buddy. What is this, you're 40th birthday? I like to imagine it is since you're probably at least that much more mature than I am (you've got about 15 kids by now right?). I apologize for not being able to attend in person, but you know how GE is, always extracting their pound of flesh. Anyways, I wanted to wish you the best for your birthday with the hopes that we can get together and catch up soon. Have fun and enjoy the party.
Best Regards,
Kent
It's been a while good buddy. What is this, you're 40th birthday? I like to imagine it is since you're probably at least that much more mature than I am (you've got about 15 kids by now right?). I apologize for not being able to attend in person, but you know how GE is, always extracting their pound of flesh. Anyways, I wanted to wish you the best for your birthday with the hopes that we can get together and catch up soon. Have fun and enjoy the party.
Best Regards,
Kent
Surprise Blog
Heh, Heh, Heh... I have created this super-secret blog to surprise Scott for his 32nd birthday (party on September 26th). As friends and family send in their birthday wishes they will be posted here. Shhhhh... don't tell.
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