Niki Got a Haircut

She said she was still getting used to it - it had only been a couple of hours by the time this picture was taken.





John said he thought it looked great! (Smart man!)

"Smile, You're on Candid Camera"

Random.....











Ya.....I know :)

Doors locked, engine running....

Family to the rescue!!!

N had that split-second-too-late-gut-wrenching feeling when the door clicked shut just as she realized her keys were still in the ignition. J couldn't be contacted by phone, so Dad and brothers worked for 30+ minutes diligently...and won!

Brothers and Dads...we love 'em more and more every day!

John & Niki ~ Together Forever (movie)

John's and Niki's wedding day was peaceful, beautiful and fun! Here's a short (10 minute) movie that gives an overview of the major events.

Niki and John Engagement Photo Slide Show

Announcement!!!!!

Hey everyone! I'd thought I'd let you all know that I'm engaged! My
fiance's name is John Adams. I met him through work. We're getting
married in the Timpanogos Temple. We're not quite sure of the date yet
but we'll let you know :).

A little bit about John. He grew up in Kaysville and is starting
school this fall at UVU going into mechanics. He's a great guy and I'm
excited for you all to get to know him :). Just thought I'd share my
good news with all of you.

Love you all!
Niki

Originally sent as an email from Niki

A Change of Seasons

Where have the days gone? It seems that only yesterday I was standing in line with Dustin, waiting for him to begin his first day of kindergarten. Now we are finishing our last days of middle school with Bryson. Only 3 years of high school and all of our children will have finished their public education. It doesn't seem possible! I don't feel old enough to have all my children grown and on their own (almost).

I've said many times, "It's a good things mothers can't decide when their children grow up. We would have them jerky through time so unevenly. Stay little and precious for too long, race through the trying toddler years, stop, start, grow, stop growing. What wisdom their is in having one day follow another. Some days it is so hard to let the peace and joy and celebration go. Other days we don't think we can possible live through the first hour of the day - let alone the hours that follow."

These are a few random pictures of Bryson's last days in middle school.

Bryson was the Vice-President of the National Junior Honor Society at West Jordan Middle School. In mid-May, part of his responsibility included the induction ceremony of the newest NJHS members. This first picture is of his all decked out after that event.

"The Boyzz in the Band"

Then, of course, we attended the final band concert of his middle school career. Dustin, Christopher and Niki also played band during middle school. Dustin choose to take other classes beginning his 8th grade year. Christopher and Niki took band all the way through high school, including AP Music Theory - for which they both earned college credit. Bryson is focusing on computers in high school and would love to take band as well, but doesn't have enough hours in the day to fit it all in.

All of our kids participated in car pool for the three years they were in middle school, then took the bus to the high school.

Bryson's car pool group was pretty much the same kids all three years, or at least the same families. This picture was taken on the last day they all attended West Jordan.




And of course, any reason to celebrate is a Great Reason for ice cream!!!

Congratulations on a job well done!!!

Monday Memories

I've noticed on a couple of other blogger friends (thanks Melissa) use Mondays to catch up on Memories for their blogs. I think it's a great idea - so here's a walk down memory lane:


Niki

Niki has always loved working alongside her dad, and now she's learned enough to do it while he offers support - what a woman!




















Somehow, even with her hands and face smudged, she managed to keep the white tips of her nails clean

These pictures were taken December 2008

2008: A Year in Review

There were lots of changes and memory making events in our family in 2008.
Here are some of them:

Family
Christopher and Briana's wedding
Our trip to Disneyland in March (Larry, Cathi, Dustin, Bryson)
Nicolas - our foreign exchange student from France

Larry
Promotion to Manager of Refuse Collection for Salt Lake County Sanitation
Released as 1st Counselor in Bishopric
Called and sustained as High Priest Group Leader
Remodel of Master Bath and Bedroom - right down to the studs
Repainted Laundry Room
Purchase of new dishwasher, washer and dryer

Cathi
Going on dates to the plays at Hale Center with Larry and each of my kids.
4 hospitalizations in one year (after years with none)

Dustin
Moved home after ending his engagement to Emily
Moved to his own apartment in Murray
Promoted to 'Dispatch' and then 'Trainer' at IHC courier department
Beginning school at Weber (Jan 2009) - "Criminal Justice and Forensics"

Christopher
Married Briana Beatse on December 27, 2008
Became 'pepper spray' certified
Continued schooling at BYU
Switched major from mechanical engineering to manufacturing engineering
Continued employment as security guard at BYU Harold B. Lee Library and IHC courier
Served as ward activity chairperson
Moved twice

Briana
Married Christopher
Got to go to London to do study abroad over the summer
Continued education at BYU - Drama Education Major
Moved twice


Niki
Turned 20!!!
Continued schooling at UVU - majoring in Sign Language Interpretation and Deaf Culture
Moved apartments (they turned her 1st apartment into married student or men's housing)
Continued employment at IHC
Switched IHC departments from food prep to housekeeping in the nutrition offices
Highlighted her hair red
Pierced her ears
New clothes style, new makeup - blossomed!
Had both previous employers (IHC and Salt Lake County) say they HAVE to have her work
for them during the summer - they can't live without her. So...she worked long crazy hours for
both of them.

Bryson
Soccer!!!! Bryson has said several times that soccer is what keeps him sane. He plays year round
- indoor (winter) and outdoor (spring, summer, fall)
4.0 GPA for 1st quarter of 9th grade
Finished 8th grade as an SBO officer and Secretary of the SBO organization
Started 9th grade as a member and officer of National Junior Honor Society
Completed Operation DPC (Dry Pack Canning) - His Eagle Scout Project
Decided on his own to apply for a 'sweeper' position at Heartland Elementary - and got it.
Received "Excellent" for his duet festival and "Superior" for his concerto festival

Happy Birthday, Niki!

Isn't She Lovely?
(by Stevie Wonder)

Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love

Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love.
~~~~~
We truly are blessed to have one as lovely - physically and in every other way - as Niki is!

Happy Birthday, Niki!!

Love, Your Family

Family Scripture Reading

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