Yay! Christopher Passed His Licensing Exam

Yay!!!!

We are so proud of Chris for passing his Clinical Exam for Social Workers. He has worked so hard; and we are so happy that he passed this very difficult exam. Now if BYU could just get the diplomas mailed he will officially be a therapist. Too bad the job market is in such a mess right now. That is the next big feat; finding a job.

Our 4 Year Anniversary

Well...it's been 4 years to the day that we have been together as a family. Alot has happened in that time. I thought I would give an update on each member of our family and how they have progressed since our marriage began.

Andrea

Andrea has gone from working part-time at Gardner and Associates to a full-time student at U.V.U., and back to being a part-time employee at Digis. Last June she gave birth to Colter and she has been home taking care of him ever since. He is a full-time job, he's into everything, and demands a lot of attention. She is a great mother and wife. Almost every night she prepares dinner and always sees to it that everyones needs are met. She is very hard working and cares deeply for her children. She spends countless hours studying with them, working on scouts, and having fun with them.

Chris

I continue to work at Heritage School, a residential treatment center for adolescents. Two years ago I graduated fromU.V.U. with my Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science. I was then accepted to B.Y.U. in the Masters of Social Work program, which I just just graduated from last week. I completed internships at The Cirque Lodge (drug rehab), and The Utah State Prison, working with the women who struggle with substance abuse. I loved these experiences and look forward to new experiences as I am currently looking for employment as a therapist now that I have graduated. I have put on about 20 pounds over the 4 years we have been together, but I am excited to have a little more free-time to work it off at the gym and playing sports. I love spending time with Tanner and Dallin and I have grown quite fond of them. I am soooooooo greatful for the opportunity to be their father and be such a large part of their lives. They are so fun and are growing up to be very good young men. I am excited for their future and the role I get to play in it. They are finally adapting to me and some of my interests and I enjoy taking them to BYU games and playing baseball with them.

Tanner

Tanner just recently turned 10 years old and is in the 4th grade at Vineyard Elementary. He is a wild, caring, and energetic boy. He has progressed immensely in the last 4 years. He works hard in shcool and is a good student. He is in scouts like to play soccer and baseball and playing with friends in the neighborhhod. He is especially smooth with the ladies and has several girlfriends.

He loves to ride his bike, and goes on several bike rides with his mommy. More than anything he likes to spend time with his brother Dallin, they are always getting into trouble and making messes. He is especially good with his new little brother Colter.

Dallin

Dallin is now 7 years old and in the first grade. He is a stellar student and a great reader. Over the past 4 years he has developed an addiction for anything super hero. Each day it seems he is obsessed with a different super-hero. He also is very smooth with the ladies and is already inviting them over to our house to play. He enjoys watching movies and spends a lot of time with his brother Tanner. He, unlike Tanner has not taken to Colter as well because he is always chewing on his toys and getting in his way. He definately has a very caring heart and is always concerned with others feelings.

Colter

Colter is 10 1/2 months old. He's a punk. He's into everything and whatever it is, it always goes into his mouth. He's full of energy and is constantly on the go and seeking attention. He has the coolest blue eyes I have ever seen and he knows how to use them. He gets whatever he wants.

We are so glad that the lord blessed us with him and look forward to his development and growth.

Our latest family photo

The Graduate!!!

Chris has officially gradutated from college, and we are so proud of him. He worked so hard to get to this point. We had lots of fun attending all the graduation festivities; however, the convocation was overwhelmingly long. He was about the 30th name called of over 700. Grandma T rented Colter a cap and gown.

We are grateful for all those that were able to attend the graduation. Amber also graduated the same day. It was at the same time in a different building of BYU. We had to split up, but it all worked out well.

Congratulations to both of them!

Tanner Turns 10!!!

Tanner's Birthday was on April 13, and he turned 10. Tanner went to the park, and had lots of fun at Chuck-e-Cheese. We are all glad that we got to spend the day with him. I can't believe how quickly he is growing up.

My Big Sister's Birthday

Yesterday, we went to lunch at Los Hermonos for Tammy's Birthday. We had lots of fun and enjoyed spending time with Tammy. It was a good day, and I think that Tammy felt like she was loved. I won't tell you how old she is because she might get mad, but she is almost 12 years older than me.



Colter on the other hand was not so happy when the workers came to sing happy birthday to her.The little guy got a little freaked out.

Look Who's On TV

Vineyard was the Cool School of the week on Fox 13, and Tanner's class peformed "How Laws Are Made", which was written by his teacher, Mr. Eager. Tanner seems a bit nervous, but he did a great job. He even got to stand next to the girl he has had a crush on since First Grade. Sorry I couln't figure out how to make the movie smaller; so it cuts off part of it.

Happenings

The pinewood derby was last week and was lots of fun for the kids. Tanner's car didn't win, but he had lots of fun and was proud of his car. Tanner's car was named the "Firery Hot Zoomer". He and Chris did an awesome job on the car.

These are the twinkie cars I made for the scouts. Chris wanted me to specify that those are headlights and not breasts. Of course he would think that way.

Dallin had fun running around in the back throwing his frisbee from his Arby's kids meal.

Colter is also officially crawling, and he is into everything. I think he may be the busiest kid ever. This is the first time he crawled forwards instead of backwards; and he is only improving on a daily basis. He crawled all the way to the bathroom this morning while I was blow drying my hair. Of course he can't be left alone for more than a minute.

Dallin had to go to the denist to get his two front teeth pulled, because his adult teeth were growing in behind, and his baby teeth were not going to budge. He did really well, and was even extra smilely with all the laughing gas. He has two big holes where his teeth were pulled. The "tooth fairy" vistited him that night, and even let him keep his teeth because he left a special note begging her to leave his teeth.