In the beginning

After much consiteration and thinking I have decided to create a blog for our family and friends about what our family is up to and how we are doing.

Our family started in 1996 after my sweetheart (Corey) and I were sealed in the Manti Temple. We have had many experiences along the way.

We welcomed Brinley into our home April of 1997. She is 11 now and such a smart girl. She loves Science and Math, She is a total book worm like her grandma 'Chele and Aunt Lyndee. She is such a huge help to me and Corey and loves her siblings so much.

Leah was sent to our home in Nov 1998. She is now 9 and as tiny as ever. She got her Grandma Darlene's and Great-Grandma Lucy's genes. She is our little spit fire and our drama queen. We love her so much. She loves her little sister and is always willing to spend any time with her that she can.

We were blessed with our first little boy in May 2001. Creed is now 7 and looking forward to his baptism next year. He loves computers and solitude. He is an amazing reader and has quite the imagination.

Kai was given to us in Nov 2002. He is now 5. Kai is our protector. He will fight (physical or verbal) when one of his family members is threatened. He likes fairness and is a snuggle bear. He is our 'trouble finder' and is very good at it. We adore this little boy.

Keenan arived in Feb 2005. He is our 3 year old and is such a great kid. He loves to play and is learning his 1,2,3's and A,B,C's. He is an animal lover and loves to feed the animals with his daddy. Oh, how he loves his daddy.

Aislinn made it to our home in April 2006. She is now 2 and living life to the fullest. She has 5 older siblings who do all they can to keep her safe and happy. She loves babies and playing. Her newest thing is to copy everything that Keenan does... words, actions, games. You name it she does it. She is mommy's big helper and can be found helping with the house chores.

Corey and I live on a small farm in Central Utah and love it here. Corey is the Elders Quarem President and I serve as the Primary Pienest, Ward Organist (as needed), Ward Family Histroy Consultant, and at the local Family History Library as a Family History Specialist.

I love my family so much and my husband is my biggest blessing. He is my everything. We try so hard to do all that the prophet has counciled us to do and there are times that we fall short but we get back up and try, try again.

I am thankful for all of my 7 blessings. They are my eternal Joy!!!!