world class christian pop artist hits new records!
Jace (14, 9th grade), released his next single, Promise Me, on all music platforms (look him up!) and is already recording more to release. He is on a roll! He writes his own music and lyrics and loves to perform. When he is not working on his music you can find him lifting weights, playing the piano, playing soccer, and hanging out with the family or friends or his new Japanese brother. More Pictures
Japanese teen finds long lost family in the U.S.!
Kenshin (16, 10th grade), joined our family in August. He left his 2 younger siblings and his parents in Japan to pursue his dream of living in America! He has fit right into our family! He plays games, loves soccer, plays the piano beautifully and is doing great in school! He and Jace have already become like brothers! More Pictures
full time weightlifter takes in school, work, & women on the side!
Ryan (20) completed his mission in Texas and returned home in October. He worked quickly to buy a car, get a job, sign up for school and begin dating! He is working as a CNA in a nearby assisted living and is loved by all the residents. He just began his first semester of college at BYU in January. He loves driving his camaro, lifting weights, and going on dates. More Pictures
young couple tests negative for covid, but positive for pregnancy!
Meagan & Eric have continued to work and go to school and moved back home to save money. We have loved having them here with us this year! Eric got a new position at Young Living in the IT department and Meagan got into the Journalism program this year. Their biggest dream came true when they found out they were going to be parents! Blake Washington Pinckney was born on December 24th and has already stolen our hearts! More Pictures
Top-class graduate students team up to create genius baby!
Thomas and Chanel graduated at the end of 2020, but were able to participate in the ceremony this year! We were so proud to witness their graduation! They moved into their own home in January 2021 in Eagle Mountain. They have a beautiful home! Thomas has loved his new job at Lucid as a software engineer and gets to work from home most days. Which is perfect for these new parents! Bluette Rainne O’Reilly was born January 7th, 2022! We are so excited to watch these babies grow!
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growing family announces international travel plans!
Skeets & Akali and Nami (2) were excited to welcome baby boy, Shion Skeets O’Reilly on June 8th! They are still living in Japan and we are so sad to not be able to be together. We were overjoyed to hear them announce their plan of moving the family to the United States in the next three years. Skeets continues to work for iSparks, inc. remotely. Akali is a wonderful mom! Nami speaks both Japanese & English and is a pure delight on every video call we get! Shion is growing up fast and we can’t wait to meet him in person! More Pictures
Daredevil couple cruises into the new year!
Spencer and Moriah loved their Disney Cruise at Christmas time this year! They are full of adventure and love all things Disney & Harry Potter. So of course they visited Harry Potter World and Star Wars Land while they were in Florida! Moriah took a special driving class earlier this year to drive her new motorcycle! A Honda Rebel 500. Spencer is loving his new job at Purple (the mattress company) and Moriah is working as the office specialist at Professional Dental. They are always so great to support all of the family events and make things happen! More Pictures
COUPLE INSTALLS revolving door ON THEIR HOME!
Curtis and Denise have been overjoyed with family this year! We have 4 grandchildren now and 2 of them close enough to hold! With Ryan returning from his mission, children moving in and out, Mom O’Reilly moving in for a time and a new Japanese son, we relish the family time together. Skeets & Akali join us on video for some of our gatherings! We have also been able to spend a lot of time with our parents as they have gone through many medical issues this year. We are so thankful they are all doing well now. We are so grateful for all the time we get to spend together. Curtis continues to serve as Bishop and Denise just started serving in Sunday School. Life is full and beautiful! More Pictures