The 2018 Christmas Newsletter has gone out ... PDF is in Dropbox.
Scott and Amy Westra
Their 5 children: McKenna and Spencer Erickson live in Alexandria, Virginia. McKenna works for TargetPoint Consulting and Spencer works for Deloitte. Both are currently serving in the Primary. Alyssa (23) lives in Draper and teaches 5th grade at Spectrum Academy, a school for autistic children. She is also pursuing her degree at Western Governors University. Kellen (22) is serving a mission in the Sacramento, California Mission, returning December 27th. He will be attending Utah Valley University. Kemery (20) is a junior at Utah Valley University and manages the warehouse operation at Piper & Scoot. Taylee (15) is at Corner Canyon High School and is a varsity cheerleader there. Amy is an instructor in Relief Society and is busy as the CEO of the Westra household. Scott serves as the Stake Clerk and is the Chief Financial Officer for WCF Insurance. They live in Draper.
Chris and Kim Westra
Their 9 Children: Conner (26) works construction and married Amber Ward on Halloween. Krystal (25) is attending BYU in Latin American Studies. Kadan (24) is attending SUU majoring in business and will marry Christine Esplin on December 28. Courtney (24) is married to Seth Worthen and their baby Integrity is one year old. Corin (21) married Kylie Nay in the summer and is attending Snow College. Kylie is a Medical Assistant. Seth (20) returns home February 6 from his mission in New Jersey. Aaron (18) just left for his mission to Trujillo, Peru, and is in the Lima, Peru MTC right now. Camden (16) has his license and is dating. Cayson (12) ran cross country this last fall. Kim is working as a Medical Assistant. Chris is still creating websites and other digital content for his business.
Wendy and Rick Jensen
Their 7 children: Janika (23) married Brandon Jenson in the Bountiful Temple on June 22. Jase (21) completed his mission and is working at Deseret First Credit Union and attending DSU. Jared (18) is currently serving in the Chicago Illinois Mission and loving it! Janelle (16) has been busy performing in her school musical as well as with the Madrigals and the Hands in Harmony Carolers. Jaiden (14) is involved with dance, tumbling, student council, and the Hands in Harmony carolers. Josh (12) speaks Chinese and played on an undefeated soccer team this Fall. Jenna (10) speaks Chinese and is involved with her school play, choir, and the carolers. Rick teaches Seminary at Desert Hills High School in St. George. Rick and Wendy also work as ASL Interpreters and direct the Hands in Harmony Carolers. Family Newsletter: www.jensenchristmas.blogspot.com
Jen and Grayson Blackham
Their 5 sons: Landon (23) has been working, going to school ... and he got married, adding Sol to the family. Callahan (19) is working full-time as an apprentice electrician and continuing his education. He’s become a vegetarian this year (with a little girlfriend influence). Keaton (18) is working too much while trying to have a social life and stay on top of schooling during his senior year. Cooper (15) is obsessed with all things NBA and NFL, loves music and shoes. Colton (13) stays busy with basketball, playing year round on multiple teams. Grayson works with Symphony Homes as the Construction Manager there. He runs pinewood derbies and loves smoking meat on the side. Jen tries to document life via Facebook and blogs (family, fitness, basketball). She is a Fitbit fan, a Zumba girl, and enjoys baking and books. They have two cats, six ducks... and a Segway. They live in West Jordan.
Shane and Alicia Westra
Shane and Alicia live in the California Bay Area with their 3 children. Adria (14) is in 8th grade and plays soccer, basketball, and the mandolin. She is also enjoying being a TA for one of the science teachers at her school. Mirella (12) dances her way through ballet class, ukulele lessons, and 7th grade. She is hoping to advance to pointe shoes next summer. Calder (7) is in 1st grade and is a budding engineer, artist, scientist, and mathematician (depending on the day!) He played on his first soccer team this fall and continues to work hard learning to swim. Shane is the VP of Product for Bynder, a Dutch company that purchased the company he works for in California. He has traveled to Amsterdam several times this year. Shane is serving as the Elders Quorum President. Alicia owns her own photography business and chauffeurs the kids around to all their activities. She is in the YW presidency and is also serving on the PTA executive board at Calder’s elementary school.
Derek and Danielle Westra
Derek and Danielle have three girls: Aniston (8) is in third-grade and loves school. She has been enjoying tennis, singing and dance classes and loves being creative in art, dance, music and games. Layla (4) loves pre-school, dance and gymnastics. She is a natural gymnast and we often find her doing handstands or front flips off the couch. Noelle will be 3 in January and loves to ride her tricycle around and around the house for hours. Derek works for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Director of Communications for Welfare Services, and loves his job. Derek also teaches as an adjunct professor at UVU. Danielle is a Nursery Leader, and Derek’s calling is with with the Young Men. They live in Traverse Mountain in Lehi.
Lamar and Margie Westra
We recently completed one of our missions, serving in the Church History Library in downtown Salt Lake City, working on the Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Website for the past 14 years. We are still serving our other mission as Family History Worldwide Support Missionaries from our home, handling emails, chats, and phone calls from Family History patrons around the world. We have been serving there for about 12 years. This mission helps keep our knowledge up to date as we continue to serve as Family History Consultants in our ward. Christopher and Margie are constantly updating Margie's Gospel Topics website, which has over 2,000 pages, plus many hundreds of links. Their goal is to help busy family members and friends with material for their church talks and lessons. Check it out at margiesmessages.com.
We have 32 grandchildren: 17 boys and 15 girls--ages 2 to 26 years old, and one great-granddaughter. We've had 5 grandchildren's weddings in the past 6 months! That makes 7 married grandchildren. We have 4 grandsons currently serving missions. We have 4 granddaughters and 4 grandsons that have completed their missions and returned home. Our family is growing older (all except us, of course:-))! May we all "Live, Love, Learn, and Leave a Legacy."
