I am no longer a Neil Diamond apologist!!!

For those of you who don't know a lot about me, or for those who do know me, you'll probably be surprised to know that I am a HUGE Neil Diamond fan, he is my all time favorite artist!!! There I said it, I'm out of that closet and loving it. Growingup my Mother raised me on amazing music. Chicago, Boston, BTO, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie (another great) and Neil Diamond. I used to steal her Neil tapes and listen to them in my room on my Fisher Price Karaoke tape player. (PICTURED TO THE RIGHT)

I secretly have been listening to Neil for a long time until in Highschool some of my buddies found some of his tapes in my car, needless to say they we're not impressed and the nicest name they called me for a couple weeks was fag. So I put Neil to the side for about 2 years until I attended some classes at Impact Trainings. Impact Trainings was the best thing I EVER did in my life. Here's their website www.impacttrainings.com, if you'd like to improve your life at all check it out. I knew about the Secret even before the book came out because of them. Anyways that's beside the point, the point is that they played a lot of Neil in their trainings and it was good to hear my old friend. I listened to him until ALL my cd's, about 200, were stolen out of my car about 2 yrs later.

Recently on American Idol, Neil was invited to be the featured guest artist and the contestants we're able to sing some of his classic tunes. I don't think people understand that Neil is bar none the biggest artist they've had on in their 7 seasons. He has been selling out STADIUMS for 30+ years. Needless to say I thouroughly enjoyed it and bought his new album "Home Before Dark" produced by Rick Rubin (Beastie Boys, Run DMC, LL Cool J, currently working with

Justin Timberlake on his next album), and The Essential Neil Diamond album as well, which is basically a greatest hits album. So we've been reunited again for a second time...and I must say, Hello again, hello.

If you get a chance give him a listen, he's amazing. I'm out of the proverbial Neil Diamond closet. If you love that or hate it, it's the way I am going to stay, his music brings me Joy.

A wedding fiesta!

This past weekend on May 30th, Tysons beautiful sister Vanessa married Eli Lopez. They were married up at Millcreek Inn which is up Millcreek Canyon, amazing scenery! Following the ceremony we had a wonderful dinner and then danced the night away to the Ken Foster Trio. If any of you are getting married or know of someone who is, or are perhaps having a special event that requires live entertainment, just know the Ken Foster Trio equals good times!! We also had them at our wedding and according to all in attendance, it was the funnest wedding of all time!!

Here are the Clayton Kids, minus the newest addition, Eli.

Regan and Annie Duckworth with Ty and I. Regan is one of Tys best friends and Annie is one of my favorite cousins! Ty, being the master matchmaker that he is, set them up. Two seconds after he first met Annie he said, thats for Regan!! Now they're married with a baby girl on the way! Nice work Ty!


Tyson and his awesome lil' brosefs. Check Brennan's soccer shag out!!! Now that's dedication to the sport. He plays competition for Murray MAXX. Barrett is just the cutest little boy of all time. We love them both.

From left to right: Claire Buss, our cute cousin came into town from Houston, TX to be a flower girl, Laurel Clayton our beloved sister, boys yes she is single and the most amazing person in the world, please date with caution!!! If youre a loser dont bother with Laurel, Ty will kick your bum. Then Mandy of course. It got a tit bit nipply out there, so we have our men's jackets on.

Here we are with the Bride and Groom. She looks beautiful, she made her brother cry.
Here we are, looking awesome as usual.

Here is the wedding party.


Don't be confused, this is Tyson singing Sweet Caroline by the ONE, the ONLY, Neil Diamond. Tyson loves Neil, he was raised on Neil and Lionel Richie. DIAMOND is FOREVER!!! That's when the party got started. BAH, BAH, BAH...good times never felt so good.

Our cousin Dallin Smith rockin a little Mustang Sally action, he was AMAZING!!!

Needless to say, Dad sent Nessa off in style and is now living off food stamps and receiving SSI. J/K. It was a great time and WE LOVE Vanessa and Eli Lopez!!!! It was also great to see so many friends and family there. What a day.

*editors note* I do apologize that the pictures aren't straight and therefore not pleasing to the eye. After waiting that long for them to upload in the first place, I wasn't about to do all that again! Please accept my apologies.