The Snyder Family Passed Through DC

Josh and Jessica Snyder and twins, Brinley and Brody passed through Virginia on their way to graduate school at the University of North Carolina.  Josh will be getting his masters in Healthcare Administration.  The twins are just about to celebrate their 1st birthday and are busy practicing their walking skills and have definitely charmed us.

The Tolley Family

I wanted to write and give you an update on our family as it has been a while. Our son Lachlan Oliver is growing like a weed. He is almost three feet tall and only nine and a half months old. He is tall to say at least. He loves to read, like his father. He is loving learning anything he can. He climbs everything and we figure we are only weeks from him walking. We are loving being parents. We both talk about how much we have been surprised by the amount of joy we feel when we are with our son. I have never seen Devon happier then when he is with his son. Devon is now employed at UVU, but more importantly he is working on finishing his undergraduate degree. I am busy with work and family. With Devon's benefits at UVU I have started to pick up a few businesses classes here and there so that I can get my MBA at some point. 

Colette Sorensen Arrived!

Eric and Kalli Sorensen announce - 
We want to share our great news of baby Colette. She was born on Mother's Day at 633 PM, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21 inches. We couldn't be happier. Here's a few pictures. 

Jordan Crafton Attends Conference in Washington, DC

The Coltons enjoyed an evening with Jordan as he was in DC attending a conference for podiatrists.  He is one!  We could have used his services for you missionaries in Tampa as I recall.  So lovely to see him.  The conference was in early April and it was a chilly night in DC when we got together.

Good News From David and Jamie Pearson

 I’m graduating with my M.A. in Applied Communication soon (I just have that nasty thesis to finish up). I’m starting a new job in American Fork doing digital marketing in a few weeks. With that Jamie and I have a giant move to a splendid little house close to the office.

But really, the baby is the coolest part. 

James and Dawna Terry Family Update - 2015

Things are going well for Dawna and I. We are having a little girl due March 22nd. We are living in Salt Lake. I am attending the University of Utah studying Health Promotion and Education and am a Pre-Med student. Dawna has been teaching 7th-9th grade math at a Jr. high in Riverton. Dawna is the Primary Pianist in our ward and I am the First Counselor in our Elders Quorum. The Elders Quorum President is a member from Lakeland (Drake Linarte) and he actually helped Elder Joseph Johnson and I teach an investigator in Winter Haven, so kind of a small world. 

THE PALMER REPORT

Just wanted to update you on how the Palmers are doing. We are doing great. We bought our first home in September of 2014 in Taylorsville to be closer to Ryan's job and family. Enjoyed a family vacation this past weekend to the beauty of Arches National Park.

Ryan: Currently working for the Publishing Service Department of the Church.

Tiva: Still teaching History, her fourth year, Tiva was awarded Coach of the Year for her region for Girls Soccer. Ryan is proud of her, Tiva is humble about it. Tiva is also 6 months pregnant with our second child and daughter. Yes we are having another little girl.

Abby: She is almost 2 years old, how time flies by. She loves nursery. Her personality has really taken off, she bring smiles and laughter into our lives.

This will be Tiva's last year teaching we have decided it is time for her to be a stay home mom and nurture our children. We are acting upon faith but we know it is what the Lord has plan for us.

Visiting the Zach and Heather Mettra Family

Living just ten minutes from our daughter in San Clementi, Ca is Zach and Heather Mettra.  It has been almost eight years since we served together at the beginning of our mission.  Zach runs his own successful start up business, Bright Oak  and Heather is an artist, her work now available from Deseret Book.  Cohen, their 18 month old runs the show!