February Life in Maine

Trent is in San Diego. He lives in Bryce & Katies RV. He lives on Sids Property and Sid is 92 years old. We are so greatful for the blessings we have recieved. Bryce was able to hang out with Trent in San Diego for a few days.
We Still have had no one look at our home much less buy it. When Trent Left Portsmouth his boss Pete through a fair well party. He really enjoyed it.
Kevin Paquin is going to San Diego tomorrow and he stopped buy to picked up our late Valentines for Trent. Thank you Kevin.
We have so many wonderful friends who are family here. I feel so blessed to be around still but we do miss Trent.
The kids are out of school this week. We went bowling with the Davies, Paquins, and Dumonts. The kids really enjoyed it. Miya was the high scorer (87). Tomorrow we will go to the church to rollerblade, basketball, and jump rope. Thursday we will be going to the YMCA to swim. Friday will be a movie day. Saturday we will work on Brandons project on Daniel Boone. We are so happy to spent this time together.

Brandon you are awesome!!!

Brandon climbing the rock wall at Jokers.

2 of 2 Trents Young Men...

Nick is ranked # 16 in the State of Maine for Swimming. We colored his hair Blue. Nick, Good Luck Swimming in State finals today.

1 of Trents Young Men...

SAM, He is ranked #3 in the State of Maine for Swimming. We colored his hair green to match his school colors. They have State swim today. Good Luck Sam!!!

My New Hair Color

Brandon was so proud. He worked from 10:00 until 5:30 doing leaves and fire wood.

What Great Men I have!!!

Brandon is helping Trent blow leaves in a pile.

Kai wearing shorts in 40 degree weather

Brandon and Trent worked so hard to get all the wood in. And they finished today!

Brandons in the red mask in the back in the center.


Trent worked so hard today on 4 cords of wood.


Trent is stacking it in the basement so I won't have to shovel so much snow this winter while he is in California.

Kai, Charlize, Miya, Jackie

Kayla( A little Devil), Hanna (rubis Cube), and Jen (Wendys Girl)

Left to right: Trent(Service Man), Christy( 50's girl), Matt holding Collin , Jennifer(pink hair), John(Ronald Reagan), Malinda( a girl in her PJ's)

Kai (Spider-Man),Miya (Island Princess), Charlize (Fairy Princess),Jackie(Sleeping Beauty)

One more time

Happy Halloween

Miya Birthday on August 25th

Miya I love your cake.

Lets pray. I want cake.

It's my PARTY!!!

Mom is today Miya Birthday?

We love Maine

Charlize and Trents old truck

Brandon fixing the four wheeler for Kai. Miya and Charlize having fun in their Barbie Jeep

What's wrong with the engine? It looks good to me! Yep, it's all there.

Charlize being silly

Miya you are so nice to me.

Kai

Charlize doing her funny look... :-)

Miya

Miya

Miya

Miya & Charlize

To All A Boy (Kobi)

Kobi I knew What the Black button was. We use them in our school. That is how we call the office. You should have just called me (Brandon). I can't wait to see you. I told my mom and dad to move in a house next to you. But hey California is a lot closer than Maine!!! :-) Charlize keeps trying to push buttons. My favorite color is green. What is yours? Well I need to go because it is bed time. Happy Halloween ( your house looks awesome)

Life As We Know It

We are loving fall but yesterday it snowed. It didn't say long. Winter is officially here. Bryce and Katie came to visit a month ago. We miss them and the boys. It was wonderful having them and boy... were they helpful. We finished our front porch and the guest bed room. We cleaned a lot out of the garage. It also was stressful for Trent and I because we can't agree on what to keep and what needs to go (Go Figure). Most of our stuff is packed away so our home looks simple and it is easy to keep clean. Our kids are not as over whelmed with their rooms. It really is simple and easy. The economy has affected many of our love ones and they are in our thoughts and prayers. We know everything will work out. It just goes to show there really is a higher power. Who loves us and knows what we need to go through. We hope everyone effected will learn what God would have them learn. Not to mention our selves. The move to California has not been easy. We have not had one person look at our home. Trent was offered another job at the shipyard here in Maine and it would be the same pay as California but he turned it down. He really wants to move even if it means being apart for a year and maybe more depending on the economy. If no one can get loans then no one can buy a home. We were hoping to be able to buy a forecloser in Cali but I guess it depends how soon we get there. Trent will probably be staying in Bryce and Katies mobile home. We have talked about the kids and I going and staying with my folks but that is one of many ideas. We truly are not stressed. It is amazing the peace we get if we listen to the spirit. Well enough of that...
Teren had her 4th baby. Her name is Hanna Colver. They moved to Orem a week before she was due. She called Dr. Gourley and he got her right in. The following Monday she delivered Hanna. Teren was so grateful to Dr. Gourley because she hasn't seen him since her first baby. He treated her like no time had past. I miss him and wish all my babies were delivered by him. It really is different in Utah than any where else and Teren agrees. She has been in Tonga, Vegas, and Utah. There is nothing like Utah. :-) I will write more tomorrow.

Atlanta, Georgia

Aunt Brenda, Aunt Geneva, Aunt Tammy, my mom, and I went to Atlanta. We saw the Atlanta Temple and went to the visitor center. We bought stuff at the church book store. Then we went to Commerce Georgia to shop. We had dinner and took lots of pictures. My mom wore out but we took it so easy. I worry about her. I have been trying to get her to eat well (Low cholesterol). Lots of vegetables, fruit, and baked food. She is happy to do it. She needs a strong person to be her ROCK! I wish I lived close to help her. I have been exercising and I can't wait to help my mom. She needs help with that also. I hope my dad can help and I hope she lets him. I enjoyed being in Atlanta (my roots). Live is great and I am having fun but miss my little family.

South Carolina

My mom is well. Her Surgery went well and recovery has been fast. She had a mild heart attack. There was no damage to the heart. YEA!!! She had three blockages and they put three stints in. They put one in one day and the other two the next. One of her blockage was hard to do and they thought they may have to do open heart. We are so grateful they didn't. I have enjoyed my time with my mom and dad. I am so grateful I could come and take care of her. I went on a Bike ride with my Aunt Tammy. Then Aunt Brenda, Aunt Tammy, Aunt Geneva, and I went to get her prescriptions. I will be leaving soon to look at some property with my dad. I visisted with my brother Noah and his family. Noah has great kids. I wish my kids could get to know them better. I rode bikes with Kodi, Tristin, and Gabriel. They are a lot of fun and real sweet. I love them tons.

Best Times/ Hard Times

Brandon, Miya, Charlize, Kai and I went to Barbs home. The kids went swimming in the pool and Dakotah colored my hair. I now have reddish blonde hair. I love it. We also bought stuff for the long bike trio this week end. We are going to Vermont ( Joseph Smith memorial). We will bike 100 miles then camp and the next day bike another 50 miles. Our Sanford Ward does this every year. It has become a tredition.

My Sister Tomi called," Moms had a heart attack". I asked questions and then went on my way. Then my dad called," Your moms had a heart attack". I could hear the heart monitor and I lost it. Reality hit me over the head. I got off the phone and yea... lots of tears and prayer. It is so hard being away from family. I know this is why Trent wants to move. It has been hard for him being away from his parents. I wish I could be with my mom at this time. I know I can't do much but it would just be nice. My dad thinks I should wait. I love my parents. I never thought the day would come. Facing this kind of thing is hard, but it does happen. I remember the day Trent heard about his dads health (lots of tears). Nothing in life is more important than family.

Happy Days in Maine

I had the best time yesterday evening. 5 of us went on a long bike ride. I felt like I was 10 again. We played games and swing set tag. We danced, watched a movie, laughed tons, and just had fun. Everyone needs FUN times. It was so wonderful. I love life and all my friends in Maine.

Baby

Evan and Stephanie had their baby 6 pounds and 10 ounces. His name is ... Nathan Stephen Black. I love his name. Oh and the doctor was able to turn the baby. Yea! Congrats!!!