Graduation!!!

After four long years Thomas finally received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in Business Management and Marketing. We are so happy and proud of him for all the sacrifices he has made to make a better life for himself and our family. It has taken a tremendous amount of self discipline, courage, tenacity, riziliantcy, leadership, consistency, patience, creativity, and love to accomplish this personal goal that he set for himself 12 years ago as a missionary. It has been a long journey which began with a few classes at B.S.U. and a break that lasted for about 4 years. In the spring of 2005
 we  realized that it was time and that U.O.P. offered a great opportunity for Thomas to accomplish a personal goal. Our family has become so close and strong through all of the years of sacrifice. We are so grateful for the support we have received from our families and the Lord's guidance as we strive to live to our families potential.

Memorial Day

We spent the memorial weekend down in Utah, traveling down with Perry and Alice. We took the rare opportunity to spend the day at Lagoon! The kids had a fantastic time, Caleb and Grace experiencing their first rides on the kiddie rides. Rose got a bit freaked out on the Lady Bug drop and Thomas had to convince her to ride it. Caleb was a wild man! He loved every ride and it is safe to say that when it comes to thrill rides he is like his dad, NO FEAR!! Grace was tired most of the day and rode very few rides that she did not end up crying by the end. We met up with Davin and Karen as well as Barry and Deb Jenkins. It was very nice to see them and spend the day catching up on recent events. Melissa isn't much into the big thrill rides but did go on a few and enjoyed watching Davin's face on the Screamer as he and Karen went whipping by. She did brave the Wild Mouse and even Rose went but soon after remembered why she did not like the ride the first time she rode it several years ago, IT'S TO JERKY!! Thomas of course rode about every big thrill ride in the park along with Deb, Karen, and Rachel! The highlight being the WICKED rollercoaster that included Perry! Deb, Rachel, Thomas, and Karen. Those who where less brave stood below and watched and everyone agreed they could here Rachel SCREAM!!! loud and clear. Overall the day was extremely fun for everyone and the biggest surprise was seeing Perry ride some of the bigger thrill rides. 

Current Events

Recently in the Foster Family there have been some big and exciting changes. Back in February Thomas decided to leave Kelly-Moore for a better opportunity. We are now earning an income using our own business and have achieved a 10 year dream to be independent and be owners of our own business. We are doing well and are excited to what our future will bring to our family. Thomas also will soon begin his last class for his bachelors degree and has recently been offered a scholarship to continue on with his masters in September. Melissa is enjoying being a mom and helping with the new business, attending meetings, and helping where she can. Melissa is also enjoying her calling as the ward chorister. Rose is having a blast with her schooling as she learns by doing her favorite art activities at Pioneer Elementary. She recently had an audition for a school play and will find out which part she will have after the spring break. Caleb is learning and growing in many ways as well. He and his mom have been working hard on his numbers and letters and all the things to get him ready for kindergarten in the fall. He has also discovered a passion for video games and expressed interest in going fishing with Dad again soon. Grace is growing up fast! She has really improved her vocabulary lately and has tons of fun as she works to try and mimick her older siblings and what they are doing.