We are trying to decide if we should continue on xanga or go to blogspot. I've had a hard time with putting pictures on both. Hopefully we can figure it out soon. Sorry we haven't kept it up to date.

Life is going really well. The kids are enjoying the few days we've had of warm weather. Today being one of them. They are ready for summer. A break from school and warmer weather. We've had quite a bit of cold days with snow or rain.

Jordin has spent a lot of time with friends this year, due to lack of snowboarding. The first day he went out he was grinding and broke his wrist. Basically he was out for the rest of the season. Needless to say he still went out a couple of times. We couldn't lock him in forever. Fortunately we haven't had anymore breaks for the rest of the season. He received his Eagle last summer and is now helping with the Wolf scouts. He has managed to keep himself busy. It weird to think that he'll be getting his permit this summer and may help us drive to town. WOW.. that was just a crazy thought.. I can't believe he getting that old. I remember when I turned 15. Who would have thought that my boyfriend at fifteen ended up being my husband. Oh wow... I can't go that far in thought with Jordin.He's still my baby.

Mikayla has changed cheer teams so it wasn't as demanding this year. She also joined competitive dance. She has done very well and has thoroughly enjoyed it. She picked up dance right away and fell in love with it. I guess third time's a charm as they say. Mikayla is in 6th grade and is in middle school. It's so weird. She's in to make-up, music, texting, and well she is doing very well in school even though she is busy. It's fun to see her blossom into a young preteen. She is growing up so fast. She is now in young womens and is loving it. It's amazing to see these young kids turn into young men and women. I'm grateful for the youth program to help keep the growing strong and help them learn about the gospel and gain a personal testimony. It has been a joy to watch Jordin and Mikayla grow with the gospel as a foundation.

Damon has done wrestling and soccer this year. He enjoyed wrestling and has begun soccer. Well, he's also enjoying school  and loves his time with his friends. He seems full of energy and is enjoying this year at school. The last couple of years he hasn't been thrilled about going. So it's nice to know he's having a good year. He has a new friend name Fox and has loved spending time with him at school. He is now in scouts and can't wait to join my group with the bears. Only one more week. He has been so fun. He does his school work really well and works hard.

Kiarra has been going to preschool and has learned her alphabet in sign language. It's amazing how quickly they learn with signing. She continues to learn more everyday. We love how she writes her name as IkIk, instead of Kiki. It's hilarious but she insist that when she spells it, it says Kiarra. We just laugh. She has also started dance this year and seem to love the costume more than dancing.

Now that I have read what I have written about my kids... I think wow I make them sound perfect. No worries.. we all know that we have our moments. It just moments like these that remind us to appreciate them when they come.

As for Mike he continues to work for Icon. Luckily with the economy he can still keep his job. We know it has affected many. So we know that we have been blessed for him to have his job. He has had some of his overtime taken, however it's been nice for the family to have him home more. We love having dad around!!!

As for me.. well life has been interesting. I finished MA school in August and immediately taken the job where my internship was. I enjoyed what I was doing, however I needed to go back to school and the schedule for school and work wouldn't work out as well. So I decided to quit my job and go to school and perhaps find something closer and less hours.  Fortunately it has worked out in my favor. I decided to apply at the school district and work as a Life Skills Aid. The district hires LPN's to work with special needs children so I wanted to try this route and see if I would like it. Well, I fell in love with it so much that I decided to continue in school to become a special education teacher. All the classes I have already taken will count towards my Special Ed. Major. Nothing left out. I was so thrilled. Plus my MA experience will be a benefit as well.

I cannot express enough how much I love my job and working with the kids. They are such a joy. I look forward to the time I'm with them and yet glad to have time with my family. I have really enjoyed my life these past few weeks as an Aid. I'm hoping to keep it in the fall, however with budget cuts I may not be able to. I'm just grateful for the experience I've had. Well I'm sorry that this was so long. Unfortunately we didn't get our Christmas letter done so thought spring would be better so you would all have time to sit and read.

We hope life is treating you all well and that you have a wonderful summer. Perhaps we will get to see you this summer. I'm looking forward to summer weekends at Bear Lake and being with our family again. Man... I love the summer. Don't we all. Love to you. Krista... wish I could be there to greet Brynlee a hello when she comes also to my brother Skip and Jen.. we know that little Hailey will be coming soon too. Good luck and give her loves as well. Know that our thoughts and prayer are with you and that we wish you well. We love you all. Kai, Nea, Aila, Austin, Brody, Jackson, Brynlee, Chewy, Toby, Hailey, and Brandon and Megan... hello to you and we miss you guys. We love you and hope to see you sometime this year if not this summer. Love you all Mike, Tonee, Jordin, Mikayla, Damon, and Kiki. 

Well, I told you this was my first entry and the pics didnt come through so good.  I will try again here with a pic or two.  I think I found the problem, here are all the pics again. Sorry! Mike