Happy New Year

Time seems to fly by faster each year I get older. Why is that? Let me give a quick update:
Amanda and Branden- Amanda is looking forward to starting beauty school, as soon as they get into a new house. Branden...continues to work hard, and is also looking forward to continuing his education at ASU. The boys are growing like a weed, and Tessa will be one year old Feb. 5th. 

Michael and Brooke- Moved into their new house in Henderson, after returning from their honeymoon in Sept. Michael is studying, and testing for City of Las Vegas Fire dept this month. He recently passed the National registry paramedic exam, which is fantastic. Brooke is working as an E.R. nurse at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, while Michael works part-time for Boulder City Fire, and does landscaping on his day's off. ( this is while he's waiting to get full-time) Also....they are thrilled to announce that they are expecting a baby in July...so exciting. Little Tristyn is going to have a little brother or sister..how fun will that be? 

Amber and Devin...Amber is loving being a stay at home mom, after working full-time for the last 6 years. Amber and Devin enjoyed the home BYU games again this season, and it was always fun having them come by on their way up, and back.  Amber also is busy in Young Womens and Devin just called as the second counselor in their Ward's bishopbric. Needless to say...they stay busy, but always find time for fun.


Spencer....working in Las Vegas right now, and dating a nice girl " Jenna" Spencer is also studying to test for Las Vegas Fire..so we'll see. I also think he's considering furthering his education and possibly making use of his Japanese skills. We'll see. There are endless possibilities for him. 


Kaycee- after attending Dixie the first quarter...she is now waiting to move down to Arizona and stay with Amanda and Branden for at least a year. Why? Well, she's going to help Mandy out with the kids, so she can go to Beauty school. Then, Kaycee is also looking into going to Massage Therapy school, where they have a campus in Tempe. So, hopefully it will all work out, and everyone will be happy. I think it will be fun for Kaycee and Amanda to spend some quality sister bonding time together. And it will be a good experience for Kaycee too I think.


Ashley 12 and enjoying school, friends, young womens, and dance. I can't believe she'll be 13 in April...she's growing up fast, but still tiny compared to most friends her age.


Kaylee--- what a hoot! She keeps me busy..she will be 11 in Feb. and is wanting to get into musical theatre. So, we are going to check that out. She loves helping in the kitchen.


Riley 10 yrs old now. What a fun boy. He loves riding his bike, going on the dirt jumps, going to the skate park, reading, and playing with his friends...he also really likes school where he's in the top of his class, and also on the safety patrol.  He misses his older brothers a ton! And is looking forward to some brother time soon.


Mike is still working hard for YESCO, Besides staying busy in his church callings, he's been working on our bathroom remodel and I will be so happy when it's completed. I really appreciate his hard work, and the fact he never forgets our date nights. And he's the best foot rubber...EVER!.


Me ( Paula) well...of course there is the typical mom/ grandma, wife stuff. Right? We all know how much work that is. And fun too. I am looking forward to taking some classes over at Dixie College. I'm somewhat nervous, but excited at the same time. 
We will see ...I also have some other things going, which I'll post about later...but for now...it's in the thought process, so till then....It's all good.