Family Update

The wonderful thing about the internet is that you are able to link with friends old and new! I have been able to find a lot of old friends who don't know all of the wonderful things tha are going on with myself and my adorable family. So I thought I would give a family update and overview:

Tami and Evan met 2 years ago with the help of our mutual "friend" (aka...LDSSingles.com yes we are an internet success!). We quickly fell in love and were married in June of 2006. We are lucky to have a "bunch" that was formed at that time. Devin (10) and Payson (5) are my sons from my first marriage. Aaron (10), Travis (8), and Bekah (5) are Evan's children from his first marriage. Alexis Ronda (1) is our daughter together. We are so blessed to have each other. I also obtained an amazing family along with a good looking husband. My in-laws are such a huge support and our kids have such fun aunts and uncles. I am also pleased to say that we are also lucky to have my boys paternal grandparents and Aunt involved with their lives! Thank you all for being such a great examples to ALL of our children.

Here's a little about each of us:

• Evan is a EOD Staff Stg in the Air Force and is stationed at Hill. He has made us very proud. He plays with bombs and protects our country. He has earned TWO Bronze Stars and works hard for our family. Not to mention that he is HOT in his blue uniform! On his "off" time he is an amazing father whom loves his children and enjoys spending time with him. Evan is a fabulous step father and I couldn't have asked for anything better for my boys. Evan LOVES to fly and dreams of being a pilot after he retires. He is always up for fun and all the kids look forward to "playing" with dad.
• I am currently working on my Masters of Counseling at the University of Phoenix. I have been working with Prevent Child Abuse Utah for the past year, but recently quite to be able to double up on school and be more available for the kids. I am a liscensed Social Worker and when I grow up I want to work with moody teenagers (probably my OWN!). I enjoy traveling and have recently found a passion for blogging. I love being with my kids and am so grateful for the wonderful children I have the opportunity to have in my life.
• Devin is now 10 going on 21. He is incredibly mature and such a smart kid (sometimes that doesn't work out so well for us!). He is such a great example to all of us and helps keep us focused. He started football last year and I have no doubt Grandma Ronda was cheering him on from above. He was named most improved player and worked very hard. He likes to build things, is artistic (didn't get that from me), and has a real knack for computer things (just like Steve his biological dad).
• Aaron is also now 10. He is the "little" guy of our bunch and has the largest personality! He is kind, energetic, and has a spirit like no other. He enjoys Legos, playing with friends, playing any video game, and can run. We are so proud of how hard he tries and for being such a great big brother. He is one of Lexie's favorites (of course he spoils her).
• Travis just turned 8 and was baptised. He is incredibly smart and is the comic in the family. He has a memory that will just amaze you and can repeat anything he has heard (so be careful what you say around him!) He loves to draw and has so many talents.
• Payson is almost 6 (he HATES being the same age as Bekah) He also hates school and says it is SOOOOO boring. He does love trains, learning how to build things, playing outside (no matter how cold or snowy it is), and anything that keeps him moving. He is "trying" to be nice and has come a long way. He keeps trying and we love him for it!
• Rebekah (aka Bekah) just turned 5 and is the diva of the house. She will easily draw you in and before you know it your cleaning her room (she doops Devin all the time into doing stuff for her), she has a smile that is beautiful, and a giggle that makes you instantly giggle with her. She is very quick to learn and loves to be with with her Grandma Knight.
• Alexis (aka Lexie) just turned 1. She is a very easy going child, whom is enjoyable to be with, and is not overly demanding (which is so lucky since she has to compete with 5 others). She tries so hard to do what the big kids are doing and has been so much fun to have as part as our family.

Our family enjoys being together, playing games, visiting family, reading, and just about anything that keeps us going. As the kids start to get older I realize that my life is not as busy as it will be in 5 years when I am trying to get them all to where they need to be.

We recognize that we are incredibly blessed and enjoy a very wonderful life together!! Thank you to all of you for being a part of this crazy life with us.