Wednesday, May 25, 2016

UPDATE ON THE "COUSINS" - ROBERT & MELISSA

Robert writes . . . 


Here are some items that are of interest to us as a family:

Blake recently competed in a regional math competition for sixth graders and tied for 8th place.  He received the highest score in the school for math.  He is turning 12 in July and going to scout camp for the first time and receiving the Aaronic Priesthood.

Blake & Faith

Grace is graduating from fourth grade in the next couple of weeks.  She is very interested in music.  She and London will be joining a summer swim team. 

Grace

London was baptized two weeks ago.  She is in second grade. She loves playing with friends, riding bikes, skateboarding, trampoline jumping and basically anything physical is what she loves to do.





With Grandma & Grandpa S

London













Claire will graduate from preschool next week and start kindergarten in the fall.  She loves to play with Legos, do puzzles and play chalk and ride scooters with her friends after school.
Claire


Faith is turning 2 next month.  She is working on learning to talk.  She is the delight of our family. 
Faith

(Now to the two who started all of this  . . .)


Melissa has enjoyed having her mom move to Roseville in the past year.  She is busy with all of the aforementioned items. 
Melissa

Robert recently competed in a full Ironman competition but did not finish after being disqualified on account of a time cut off after 10 hours.  His law practice is now focused on helping dentists with their practices.  He is the Ward Young Men's President and is preparing a 340 mile bike ride for 11 young men in July.

Robert
Here's a recent activity- (ice skating?)


Looks like a lot of fun!






Monday, May 23, 2016

DISNEY MANIA

A few weeks ago I saw this car as I was driving along. Lo and behold, last Saturday I came upon it again as she was parked talking to a friend. I asked if I could take a photo and she said,
 "Of course. I get asked all the time!" 

Now here is a real fan. Check out the license plate as well!

And here's a little trip down memory lane.

 2007


2005 

2006

2006

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

UPDATE FROM THE '"COUSINS" - SASHY & CURTIS

Here's an update from Sashy on what's going on in the life of the Killpacks.


Curtis and I teach the 12 year olds in our ward. Curtis is also a WEBLOS Scout Leader. 

Also, a few months ago Pops informed me that the Scera Theater was putting on The Little Mermaid this summer. I couldn't help but audition! I love and miss both dancing and The Little Mermaid and so I am pleased to announce that I am a dancer in the Little Mermaid! It runs for two weeks in the outdoor theater this June. I am dance captain in rehearsals aka the choreographer's assistant, and in the play, I am a fish, seagull, maid, and "Ariel's stunt double. It is a lot of fun and Curtis is super kind to let me go rehearse every night for 3 hours. 

Both Curtis and I have just finished finals at BYU and UVU respectively. We both did extremely well (Curtis did AMAZING in his insanely difficult classes) and are excited to have a break this Summer! Curtis is majoring in Bioinformatics (Biology + Computer Science) and I am majoring in Communications with an emphasis in journalism/broadcasting. 

So here's some pictures Sashy sent. Enjoy!

Curtis and I dated for 5 years before we got married. FIVE YEARS. That's a long time in Utah County! Because of this though, we truly are best friends. One of my favorite things about Curtis is how much he makes me laugh. Pops snapped this photo a few months ago after we had just told a made-up joke to each other. Clearly, we think we are hilarious. Granted, marriage can be hard, moments like this make it absolutely worth it. 



 The photo at Krispy Kreme is my graphic design class on a day that we just needed a break! Thankfully, Krispy Kreme is about a 10 minute walk from school.


I still work at doTERRA, the essential oil company, in the Education & Science Team. Basically, my role in the company is to work with members and educate them about the products so that they can teach others correct and compliant information. In July I will have worked there for two years. I don't love what I do necessarily, but I sure do love my co-workers. 

 Curtis works at his dad's company, RCS, with his brothers. He is a radio technician. 
In the picture from L to R is Devin (brother), Nate (brother), and Curtis. 


The group of people around the table are my co-workers and me at a team lunch.


The decorated cubicle is my cubicle on my birthday. Thanks co-workers! 


 Coco has been such a delightful addition to our family! We (aka I) love to dress her up for each holiday whether that be with an outfit, hat, or bow. She tolerates it superbly and we love her so much for it. Also, she and Brannigan now get a long! It took several Sunday dinner visits for them to get comfortable with each other but now, they don't growl or bark at each other. Wahoo!


 In November, Curtis surprised me with tickets to see Taylor Swift (aka my favorite singer/person in the world). It was one of the best night's of my entire life! And he was such a trooper to sit through a concert with me. 


A few months ago we went to a Utah Jazz game. We were in row 15 thanks to a friend's work. It was fun to be able to watch the players in real life rather than on the big screen in the nosebleed seats. We don't often have time for leisure activities but when we do, we enjoy them soooo much!


The Killpack's got to go through the Provo City Center Temple Open House as well! We felt so fortunate to go twice. What a beautiful building!

 This photo is of Curtis in the Math Lab with several of his buddies. 

 Curtis standing up with a certificate in his hands is his Spanish diploma. (Curtis took an advanced Spanish class this past semester to brush up on his Espanol. He got the highest grade in the class on his final!)

This is a photo of Coco for my Photoshop Final. I had help from Pops (because Photoshop is tough) and I got an 'A'! 


 
Coco loves to sit on my lap like a human while I do my homework.


I forced Pops to hold Coco! As everyone knows, he is not a big fan of dogs but I made him hold him and he did so well! It was the first and last time that will ever happen but it meant a lot to me that he at least held her once.


 This is a sketch a man in our stake did of us. It's of our engagement photo. There's no doubt that he's extremely talented but it's also a bit scary...?



Dad and I at his play last year. He is such an amazing writer and director. AND he's a good looking stud. Triple threat!


lunch.

The picture of myself and three other girls in green vests is at doTERRA convention. (Every year this occurs-- last year, 27,000 people were in attendance!)

Friday, May 13, 2016

ARIA AND NATE'S WEDDING DAY

Here are a few pictures I took with my camera.

 
 Sophie looked like a princess!


 Nana taking pictures of her grandsons Steven and Davis.

 Here they come. Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz.

 How about a kiss?


 Ken and me in a dueling photo op!

 The Schwartz's and the Agles.


 The Agles.

 The Schwartz's.

 The Groomsmen.

 The Bridesmaids.

 Give a shout out!

 The wedding party.


 Dear friends, dear cousins. Alexandra and Aria.

Remember when!


 The parents.

 Ken, Aria, Nate, Coppelia.

 Check out those socks.

 Not too many pictures of the reception but here's a few.
Ken with Greg Allison and his wife.