COVID thru Perry High Graduation--January thru May 31, 2021


We all got covid after Jackson came back from Hawaii for Christmas.  It definitely hit Mike the hardest.  He was in bed for 10 days.  Sydney and I lost our sense of smell.  







McKell hit her 22nd birthday! She is a beautiful person.  We are so glad she is a part of our family!




Spring Break Ski Trip to Park City!



Paige turned the big 25!  This year is one of a lot of change for her. 

Syd and Grace--Playing tennis for Perry!

Easter time was so fun to have both sets of parents with us!

Heath came to AZ and interviewed Mike and me for his youtube channel:  Accept Truth with Joy.


Paige graduated from BYU with her Masters in Sociology.  We are so proud of her and the hard work she put into her schooling.  Jonny has been right there with her the whole way and is so supportive and kind.    He has become an important part of our family and we are so glad to have him in our lives. 

McKell met her boyfriend Jo Berry at work and they have been going strong ever since.  Jo keeps the party going wherever he is!


Sydney finally got her wish for a real live bunny.  She had to be very patient and wait for Hiccup to join our family.  

Sydney made the principal's list at Perry.  Straight A's


My first year finished at Perry High School!  I am so grateful I was able to find a job and do something I loved.  This letter came from one of my Seniors.  It was so sweet and made me cry.  



 

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