From Wrestling Mats to Mission Fields!
Jace (18) packed a powerhouse year — winning 1st place at the JV State wrestling competition, graduating from Lone Peak High School with honors, and training for a bodybuilding competition with Ryan (they skipped the pricey stage and rocked professional photos instead!). He fit in a Disneyland trip with Meagan & Eric, a cruise to Jamaica with Mom & Dad, and plenty of driving, dating, and protein before leaving on his mission. Jace is now serving in the Arkansas Little Rock Mission (the first 6 months in Memphis) and truly loves serving the Lord. More Pictures
Degrees, Diapers & Duty Calls!
Ryan (24) & Alayna (25) launched into adulthood at full speed this year! They welcomed sweet Layla Grace, on March 25th. Both graduated from BYU in Accounting, and Ryan commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. They packed up the Tesla and moved across the country. They bought their first home in Grovetown, Georgia, and jumped into Army life. They also coach physical fitness clients on the side, while Layla enjoys playing with hair extensions and drifting off to sleep. You will find this crew working out, training clients, serving their country, and loving their new adventure together. More Pictures
Big Adventures for a Little Family!
Meagan (26) & Eric (28) kept their family on the move all year! They explored four national parks, hiked and backpacked (including an overnight trip with just Meagan & Blake), and made a dream moment happen when Blake met Lightning McQueen at Disneyland. Blake turned 4, started preschool, and played soccer this fall. Paisley turned 1 and happily says “cheese” for every camera. Eric passed his CCNA on the first try, while Meagan rocked life as a goal coach and keynote speaker. They celebrated 5 years of marriage, and Meagan ran her first full marathon — while newly pregnant with baby #3 due July 2026! More Pictures
Promotion, Playtime & magic!
Thomas (29) & Chanel (28) enjoyed a year full of family fun and career growth. Chanel was promoted to Programmer at MotivHealth, and Thomas is still thriving at Lucid. Bluette turned 3 and keeps everyone smiling with her love of dress‑up, big hugs, preschool, gymnastics, and crafting. The family loves walks with Chugg, trips to aviaries and aquariums, and became rock climbers with passes at Momentum. A California trip included Thomas officiating Chanel’s brother’s wedding, while Chanel’s book group and Thomas’s Magic the Gathering card battles remain favorites. More Pictures
Across Oceans & Full of Heart!
Skeets (32) & Akali (27) had a year of family joy on both sides of the Pacific. Nami turned 6, started 1st grade, and thrives as a smart bilingual (Japanese/English) artist and friend‑maker. Shion turned 4, still adores the color red, fire engines & trains. The family spent nearly three weeks in Japan visiting loved ones and enjoying Tokyo Disney magic. Back in Utah, Akali continues conquering American life — especially Trader Joe’s, Target, and Costco — while Skeets lifts in his home gym and develops the new iSparks business, Crewvana. More Pictures
Frequent Travelers with Full Plates!
Spencer (34) & Moriah (32) filled their year with travel, creativity, and good food! They enjoyed a Christmas‑time Disney trip to see festive decorations, visited Ryan & Alayna in Georgia for Layla’s blessing (with a stop at the Atlanta Aquarium), and are already planning their next Disney cruise. Spencer is thankful to still be thriving at Purple Mattress Co. and misses early‑morning workouts with Jace. Moriah continues to devour books, learn new things, and plan unforgettable trips — while Spencer experiments with new recipes in the kitchen.
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Empty Nesters on Land, Sea, and the Hormone Highway!
Curtis (56) & Denise (55) officially became empty nesters — loving both the quiet house and the lively family gatherings that fill it again. We cruised on the Icon of the Seas to Honduras & Cozumel, took Jace to Jamaica, and traveled to Las Vegas, Bear Lake, California, and Georgia to visit family. iSparks launched development on a new business, Crewvana, while Curtis dove deeper into investing and AI development. Curtis also co-wrote a book this year with Meagan, King Ryan and the Battle of Andromeda. Denise had a partial thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer, finished light chemotherapy, tackled more skin cancer with blue light therapy, and is happy to report all is well — plus hormone therapy is taming those hot flashes! She also spends one day a week caring for her parents. Life is full of joy, adventure, and the next cruise waiting for us! More Pictures