Mele Kalikimaka

Mele Kalikimaka means Merry Christmas to you! Our family is leaving Christmas eve for Honolulu, Hawaii.

We are all very excited.

Eric & Kristi

Well, we celebrated 22 years of marriage this year. Neither of us can believe it has been that long. We turned around and our kids all grew up. It has been a stressful year, but we have been able to squeeze in some fun! We went to San Diego for Eric's birthday on Valentine's Day. Las Vegas Leap Day weekend (2/29 FYI) for a wedding, Cancun for Cinco De Mayo, Newport Beach in August, Lake Powell in September, Las Vegas again in October, and last but NOT least.....Hawaii for Christmas.

We are greatful for all our friends and family. I have needed several shoulders to cry on and ears to bend. I appreciate all those who love me and my my family so unconditionally! Happy Holidays, look for our update after the new year. XXOO

And then there's Tyler!

Tyler has been in the state's custody since April '08. Our parental rights were taken away because we couldn't control him. Since then, he has been in 2 proctor homes (kinda like foster care) 1 group home and DT 4 additional times, DT 17 times total :( . He is now staying at Artec. They help kids with mental issues. He was diagnosed with Bi-polar in Jan '08 and ODD, along with ADHD. Now he is getting the help he needs and is doing great! We all miss him very much. We get to talk to him everyday and see him once a week. He told me to tell everyone how much he misses his family and friends and appreciates the uncondition love and prayers.

And Courtney?

Courtney moved to Cedar City for the 1st semester of SUU. Courtney is moving home the minute finals are over. We are glad she is moving home. She will be attending SLCC for Spring and Winter semesters, then she is transferring to a school that is TBD. She is going into sports medicine/training. I can't wait. She'll be able to whip me into shape. Jullian Michaels from the Biggest Loser is her idol! Yikes! Her boyfriend Markus is glad she'll be closer. Especially since he's been living in Logan!

What's up with Cameron?

Well Cameron is enrolled in Utah Valley State College. He is training to be a wildfire fireman. He is applying for different internships throughout the valley. He is very excited. He will start training around Feb. 09. His girlfriend, Sierra, is very excited that she has such a "manly" boyfriend. We are very proud of him!

Brady & Magen Update

Brady and Magen are expecting a baby. We will find out Dec. 23 pink or blue ! Everyone is very excited! They have been engaged since Christmas 07. They are planning a summer wedding.

Brady is still cutting meat meat at Reams. It is not his favorite, but it pays the bills, well, almost! :)

Magen works graveyards at Walmart. She transferred from stocking, to the dairy dept. She is a great "BIG" sister, so I am sure she will make a terriffic mother.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Halloween!

Courtney, Anna and Aunt Kristi at Parker's Halloween parade!

My favorite costume!

The Oogie Boogie Man from

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Even Cameron got into the spirit!

Finally, It's here! Jazz Season

Me and my father (Terry) went to the season opener vs. The Denver Nuggets! BOO!!!

It was a great game!

Jazz won 98-94

Summer time FUN!!!

Camping at Pineview July 4th! Family and the Madsens from Colorado!

The same weekend Jess lost her thumb :(

My mom, Judie, ME, Eric & Courtney. Newport Beach

Yankees VS. Angels 8/9/08

(LA Angels parent company for the SL Bees) 11-3 Angels won

Jay Leno was a blast! Robert Downey Jr., Ann Faris and Tobey Keith were the guests!

Eric's entire family in Newport beach!

Dance, Dance

Cameron and Sierra,
Homecoming West Jordan 10/11/08

Tyler and Ally,

Jr. Prom for West Jordan High

4/11/08

Courtney

Jr. Prom Copper Hills

3/15/08

Our Pets

Spot-Our Mini American Eskimo. He's 13+. We adaopted him when he was 8 months old. He is spoiled, as you can see!

Winnie the bunny. We found her in our yard last fall.

She licked me and I was whipped!

My Family

Here is a picture of my whole family!

Christmas 2007

1st Courtney, Cameron, Husband Eric, Oldest son Brady, Me and then Tyler, the youngest!

My First Blog!!

Well, here I am, trying to blog. Since my children our at different ends of the state, I will be a grandma ( in May) and my sister is moving to Texas :( I thought I needed to jump on the wagon. If you have any suggestions, ideas, constructive criticism, please let me know. I have really thick skin :)!