Monday, March 9, 2009

A Toast to Hyrum W. Barlow, the 'richest' man in town!

Today I talked to a 70 year-old woman in Sarasota, Florida about her favorite hospitals.  Then I called up a guy in Anchorage, Alaska who feels very strongly that gold-mining operations in Bristol Bay will adversely affect salmon population.  Aren't you jealous?

Well you should be, I finally have myself a job!  I'm so excited (even though it's a little boring).  I finally have money coming in, rather than only going out; It's a much better feeling.



But what I really meant to post was this:



Last Saturday my grandfather, Hyrum Barlow, had an Open House at his home, HyPointe.  It was a house-warming party to thank all the friends and family who donated so much time and effort to build the beautiful home.  If you would have told me a few years ago that Lehi, Utah could look so pretty, I never would have believed you.  But now I know there are few places on Earth that are as beautiful as HyPointe.

There were so many people there!  The drive and yard were filled row upon row with the cars of guests (my Grandfather commissioned a few of my cousins as valet parking) and the rooms inside were crammed shoulder to shoulder with talking, astounded relatives.  I was reminded of It's a Wonderful Life when Harry Bailey raises his glass "to [his] big brother, the 'richest' man in town".  George Bailey's and Hyrum Barlow's 'wealth' come not from money, but from close ties with loving friends and family.

The party was --or rather the home is-- a big success.
I am extremely grateful to have played a part in the construction of such a lovely home.

4 comments:

A said...

When we were standing together in that crowded kitchen I thought to myself "This reminds me of 'It's a Wonderful Life.' Awesome."

Twiiinnersss.

HyPointe really is the most amazing place. And the fact that got to help is just...perfect. Because forever and ever you can drive past that place, and say "I helped build that."
Chyeah. That's awesome.

And I like hearing funny stories about your work. :]

A said...

the fact that YOU got to help.

Man, it's a shame I can't construct a sentence worth a crap.

Krystal said...

This has nothing really to do with anything... but sorry I didn't get a hold of you last week... for what it is worth I did try.
A little birdie told me that you have decided to go to USU? :) Good choice.

Rex Vallis said...

USU? Sweeeeeet!