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Well we figured that since we are kind of known for being
late that we wouldn’t break that streak!
This year has been full of surprises and fun for us!
In April we finally fulfilled our dream and went on a
Caribbean cruise! We loved every second of it, even though it was very last
minute. We flew to Florida and headed for the Bahamas on Easter morning. We
were able to go to the Bahamas, Jamaica, The Cayman islands, and Cozumel
Mexico. We gained a lot of weight, spent a lot of money, parasailed, went snorkeling,
hiked a waterfall in Jamaica, went clear bottom canoeing in the ocean, laid on
the beach, took a wind tour through the everglades, held alligators, and even
swam with dolphins! Let’s just say, we had a LOT of fun! In June we went to
Moab and did a lot of hiking and swimming! We then took a sudden and quick trip
to Arizona for our Great Aunt and Uncle Floyd and Karin’s funeral. We had a girl’s weekend at a million dollar
cabin in Bear Lake with Duane’s side of the family. We laughed, cried, ate, got
sunburned, and had some much-needed girl talk. In July we had our annual
Flaming Gorge trip and had a blast as always. We also fulfilled another dream
by going horse back riding for Ashley’s 18th birthday in September.
Nicole (19)- Started by finishing her fun year as Miss.
Saratoga Springs in March. Then fought her way through her third semester at
BYU. She working for WDS and is currently serving as a Primary teacher for the
5 and 6 year olds. She also submitted her mission papers 3 weeks after the announcement
of the age change! She was called to Tampa Florida on November 14th
and is entering the MTC April 3rd! Her favorite event this year was
taking her endowments out with her family in the Mount Timp temple.
Ashley (18)- Will be graduating this year from Westlake
high. She was planning on attending Utah State or SLCC, but has now decided to
put that on hold and serve a mission as soon as she can. Her life has basically
been basketball for the past several months, as she is the captain of the
varsity team, but she, as well as all of us are loving every second of it. She
has averaged about 12 points a game and is thinking about playing college ball.
She is currently the Laurel’s second counselor and the Humanitarian Specialist.
Karly (16)- Got her license in June, and is now dating. She
is busy with school and enjoys physics, astronomy, and pre-calculus. She loves
to spend every second with her friends; her family might be a little too crazy
for her ;). She got to see Mumford and Sons (her all time favorite band) in
concert and will not stop talking about it even to this day. She is in FCCLA
and is pleased by it… most of the time. As you know she is the only musically
talented person in our family and can play piano and sing like an angel. She
was the Mia Maid president but in June moved on to be with Ashley in Laurels.
Katelyn (14)- In about one week Katelyn will be driving!
Adding to that she started 9th grade and out here that means High
School! She is playing basketball for Westlake on the freshman team. She plays
a point guard on the team and starts every game. She loves her team and coaches.
She is learning a ton and getting so much better! She is always with her 100+
friends, keeping us on our toes, and making us laugh. She was the Beehive president,
but has moved on to Mia Maids.
Kristin (we won’t go there)- Is still working with UPS,
doing hair, and a full time mom. She spends most of her days running things
back and fourth to Westlake for the girls, grocery shopping to feed the
neighbors, and going to basketball games. She is still dating and having a
blast going to singles activities, but mostly loves just being home with all of
us.
Dad- In June it was 4 years since he has passed away. We are
sure that he is up in heaven having fun with his dad and uncles, but also
teaching and preaching the people in the same way he did down here. We miss him
more every single day but we have a firm testimony that this is our plan and we
try and make the best of it J
Sandee, Mandee, O.J.- I know. Big surprise that our dogs and
rabbit are still alive. We are pretty sure their time is coming… especially after
Nicole left Sandee on the roof in the 90 degree weather for 4 hours…
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