Chandler Family

2009-04-11T15:34:00.000-07:00

I know it has been awhile. Life is so crazy busy. So much has happened the last few months. In February Sean came home from Iraq for a visit. It was so great to see him. Holly and Hannah came up too. Hannah is getting so big. I really enjoyed her. She is talking so much now. She knows sign language which came in handy when I wasn't sure what she was asking for. Sean is such a good dad. I love to see him interact with Hannah. When he came home I was afraid that she would have nothing to do with him. Holly has really helped with always talking about Sean and Hannah kisses his picture every night before bed. When Sean got home Hannah went right to him. It was precious.

Kristyn is doing great. She started the new medication for her MS. She is giving herself shots in the stomach!!! This is my child that would faint when she was having labs drawn. Cory still gives her the one she gets weekly because it goes in the hip and she isn't ready to do it blinded. She has a great outlook on life and where she is at.

Cody is doing good. He is having a hard time finding a job. There just isn't much out here in the way of jobs. He is working clearing some property but it isn't steady. He is planning on going to tech school once he gets a job and things are more stable.

Em is in Arizona on vacation. The land of the sun. She turns 18 today! Where has the time gone? She will start college in the summer. She has been with Kristyn and is loving it. She wants a puppy really bad and has done some research. She has decided on a Boston Terrier. Problem is there are none to be found in Salt Lake under $800.00, ouch! We will just keep looking.

Kyle is still seeing Sierra. They are so cute. When she leaves he comes over and says. "Mom, is she not the sweetest girl?" I would have to agree. Kyle is still doing well in school. Over the spring break he and his dad went to the sand dunes. They love going out there and he loves going with his dad.

Robert is getting ready for his next contract job. He will either go to Alaska or Key West for 6 months. He is still in the negotiating phase. It's a no brainer for me, Key West, and I'll visit! He is building another sand rail. This one is a five seater. It will be a lot of fun when it's completed. He loves building those things.

I am still working like crazy. Our agency keeps getting bigger and bigger. It's great and I love my job. I finally was released from my foot surgeon's care. I started a healthy program of getting back into shape again. So far I have lost 24 pounds! I love going to the gym. I might not run again but I'm walking (I haven't thrown my boot out quite yet). The great thing is I'm walking without a limp or pain. It has taken fooorrrreevver!

2009-01-31T19:39:00.001-08:00

Em receiving her diploma.

Em with Sean Bradley her Asst. Principal (I know you are wondering, he is 7'4").

Em and Kyle

Westridge friends

I did it!

All smiles

Yong Women Leaders

Mom and Dad

Bro. Sherwood, awesome family friend

Sis. Jones, Young Women Leader

Designer Cakes by Kristyn

2009-01-31T18:54:00.000-08:00

Every time I see one of Kristyn's cakes I am amazed and reminded of how talented she is. Who wants to eat such a pretty thing?

The Sweetest Baby

2009-01-31T18:40:00.000-08:00

There is no doubt she is a Petersen. I can't wait to see her.

1/23/09 The Greatest Day OF The Year So Far

2009-01-23T15:36:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning just before 5am to Kristyn texting me that my sister, Jessica was on her way to the hospital to have baby number five. I was so exited I couldn't go back to sleep. An hour later I received a call that Aftyn Clarissa Petersen was here. Mom and baby are doing great and I cannot wait to see all of them . I miss them sooooo much. They have the sweetest family.

Then we all went to Em's High School Graduation. It was a beautiful ceremony. There was a lot of music and inspiring talks. Instead of the talks being about, 'now it's all about you" or "go have fun" it was about how they had what they needed to succeed in life and to use all those experiences and knowledge they have and go serve and make this world a better place. To make sure they stay close to Heavenly Father, always (you have got to love private schools). I loved what one of the students, Laura said in her talk. She said, "remember your past only enough to know how far you have come and go forward continuing the better you." It was an emotional celebration to say the least. Em was glowing. Some of you might not know that Em did a year in a half of High School in 8 months so she could graduate early. She also did 83 hours of community service during this time. Way to go Em! She worked very hard and to think that last year she thought she was never going to graduate. She is now planning on college. She is looking into Art Colleges for the future but will take her general studies at SLCC. I have to say that today is one of those "best days of my life" moments.

St. Anthony's Sand Dunes

2009-01-10T01:04:00.000-08:00

We had a blast in Idaho at the dunes. We had several people come up and played for 3 days in September. I love to see Robert out in the sand. He's just like a kid. I just don't think about how fast he goes!