Which one is Mike?

No, they aren't triplets. In fact, there's a 6 year age span between them. But Mike, Paul & Nate all have similar builds, hairlines and voices and are often mistaken for each other -- even at extended family parties and sometimes by people who know them well.

When any of our families has a child who is about 1 yrs old, these three like to play mind games with them. They'll lovingly go up to each others' kids and say, "Come to daddy. Come here honey...." The poor kid will sit there confused and unsure. Possible psychological damage? Maybe.

Back in college, Paul and I happened to have a class together and would walk to our cars together. Someone who knew Mike and me passed by and said, "Hi, Mike & Misty!" Paul just waved. It was easier than explaining.

Once at a family dinner, I came up behind Mike and put my arms around him. Startled, Nate turned around in my arms and said, "Hey Mist." Good thing I didn't go in for a kiss, eh? And in my defense, they looked the same from the back. I do actually know which one my husband is.

While Mike was serving as bishop, Nate came to our church meetings a couple of times. He was known to "release" people from their callings or cancel meetings. He'd never explain to people that he was joking or that he wasn't actually Mike.

Good times.