Sunday, March 30, 2008

JAROM & MICHELE NELSON





Early June 1998 - graduation, adios, So long and thanks for all the fish!Mid June 1998 - start at BYUMay 1999 through June 2001 - Mission to Oklahoma City, Spanish Speakingnext week June 2001 - start at BYU again, teach at MTCSeptember 2001 - meet Michele Pace of Salt Lake City, West High,Anaheim California Mission, spanish speaking, BYU Nursing programDecember 2001 - finally get around to asking Michele on a dateFebruary 2002 - Michele and I start datingApril 2002 - Michele and I are engaged, Michele graduates in NursingSummer 2002 - Michele starts work as a Nurse at Timpanogos hospital in OremAugust 2002 - Michele and I are married in Salt Lake TempleSeptember 2003 - our son Benjamin is born, Michele stops working tostay at home with BenDecember 2003 - I graduate BYU in Computer Engineering and Computer ScienceMarch 2004 - We move to Livermore, California to start work atLawrence Livermore National Lab as a computer scientist, working forthe National Ignition FacilitySeptember 2004 - I start taking classes through the lab at UC Davisfor my Masters in Computer EngineeringSeptember 2005 - Officially enter the graduate program at UC DavisJanuary 2006 - our daughter Joanne is bornMarch 2007 - we buy a house in Livermore, complete with huge palm tree(are we officially Californians or what?), a 7-minute bike ride towork (Jarom's #1 requirement), a backyard (Michele's #1 requirement),and a chimney (Ben's #1 requirement)July 2007 - we are called to help out in the spanish branchNovember 2007 - our daughter Katherine is born I am still working at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, and finishingup classes at UC Davis, hopefully finishing up in the next few months. It looks like we'll be in California for quite a while and we areenjoying it. Hasta Ver, Michele, Jarom, Benjamin, Joanne, and Katherine Nelson

KRISTEN (RAMMELL) & ERIK CAMBRIDGE




It is great to see what everyone has been up to! As for me, the last 10 years have been very busy! I went to SLCC and graduated with my associate's degree in 2001. Around that time period, I took up swing dancing (Lindy Hop and Charleston) and became heavily involved in the swing dance scene. I started traveling a lot with some of my other dancing friends, and attended lots of events and workshops around the country. I took a couple years off of school and worked as a C.N.A. while I traveled. I then decided to finish my education and went to the University of Utah and graduated with my Bachelors degree in May of 2005. While finishing my degree, I was also still involved in the swing dance scene and became a member of the executive committee for the Utah Lindy Exchange (ULX), and was a major organizer for ULX 2005, and ULX 2006. For these events, we flew in a live band from New York and DJ's from around the country for a weekend of swing dancing, with over 300 dancers, who traveled to our event from around the world. During that time, I also taught a workshop at the New Years Swing Jam in Phoenix AZ, and won the 2005 Swing Kids Trophy Challenge.
After I received my bachelor's degree, I immediately started graduate school in the Occupational Therapy program at the University of Utah in the fall of 2005. At this time I had just started dating the man of my dreams, whom I met swing dancing. He was attending BYU at the time, and was in the computer animation program. We were both in very intense programs in two different cities, so it was amazing that we could find time to see each other. We couldn't stay away from each other though, and after 2 years of dating, we married August 7, 2007 in the Mt. Timpanogis Temple. Erik is now a computer animator for Disney and makes video games for their latest feature films. I am in my last semester of graduate school and will be officially done in August. I have a couple job offers already, but am not sure where I will end up. We currently live behind the capitol and are very happy together. We still love to swing dance and occasionally D.J. at the local swing venues. We couldn't imagine life being any better! So that in a really long nutshell is the last 10 years. I hope all of you are doing well!

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Daisy Lynn Orgill

Here are some photos of little Daisy Lynn.This is number two for us. She has to be the cutest little girl ever. 7 lbs 13 oz 20 1/2 inches long. We love her so much. We're so happy she's finally here. She was born March 6th so she's two days old here.
-Davey Orgill-







Thursday, February 14, 2008

Katie (Atkinson) & Brian Matten





Well after graduation I moved to Cedar City to attend Southern Utah University. I had the time of my life and because of this; it took me much longer to graduate than most. I finally graduated in May of 2005. My parents and sister, Melanie, moved to Montana in the summer of 2001. At Melanie’s wedding I saw the man of my dreams, a hot groomsman; unfortunately, he and I were both dating other people so it didn’t go much farther than a mutual attraction. A year later I
went to Montana to visit my parents and Brian (man of my dreams) showed up at my parents’ house coincidentally with my brother-in-law. Both of us were now single and started dating, long distance, I wouldn’t recommend it. After I graduated college I moved to Montana. Brian and I were married in August 2005. In January 2006 we bought 10 acres to accommodate our 5 horses, 3 dogs and dream of being homeowners. We finally moved into our house just last May. It wasn’t long after moving in that we found out we were expecting a baby boy. To our excitement Brian “Ayden” Matten was born on January 12, 2008 at 12:12 am, weighing in at 9lbs 12oz and 221/2 inches. He is such a good baby and we are truly blessed. Well that is a quick update on my life. I hope to see all of you at the reunion and hope you have been as lucky in life.

COME AND JOIN US!!

For those of you who are interested in being on the REUNION COMMITTEE, we are going to be getting together to start planning. Those of you who are not interested, we would love your imput on some ideas. We are going to meet at Andrea (Kendrick) Henich home on Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Please e-mail us with any ideas you may have, and if you are interested in coming, We will then send you Andreas address and directions to her home. Please come prepared with ideas. We will pick a date for the REUNION so we can all start planning for it. We will post all the information. We are excited to see all of you. Thanks.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Rachel (Hinckley) & Randy Mellor ADOPTED!

We adopted our first little boy on January 18, 2008

We named him Brock Kylen Mellor.


This was such an amazing experience. When things are meant to be apart of your life, they some how find their way to you.

Brock was born on January 15, 2008

He is such a great blessing in our lives.

If you want to hear more about it check out our blog. www.randyrachel.blogspot.com

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Jason and Lindsay Bailey


Hey Lancers. It’s been nice to read up on everyone and it seems as though all is well.

After graduation, I moved to Cedar City and attended school at Southern Utah University. Following my freshman year, I was called to serve an LDS mission to Argentina. Upon returning, I went back to SUU where I met my beautiful wife, Lindsay. We were married in July of 2002 and lived in Cedar City until we both graduated from school in May of 2004. We then moved to Las Vegas (where Lindsay is from) and I began work at an ad agency, R&R Partners, and Lindsay began work at a law firm, ATMS Law.

Since we’ve been married, we’ve been able to accomplish some goals, travel a bit, and meet a lot of great people. We enjoy going to the movies, traveling, going out to the lake and visiting family and friends. We purchased a home in Las Vegas in April of 2005 and I have since returned to school to obtain my MBA from UNLV. I’m almost through the program and continue to work at R&R Partners.

On July 27, 2007, we had the joy of welcoming our first son, Gavin, to our family. Gavin was born with many health issues and challenges. Unfortunately, despite all the medical help provided to him, Gavin returned to the presence of our Heavenly Father on October 28, 2007. We miss him so much --- that sweet boy is definitely the best thing that has ever happened to us. We know that we are an eternal family and this brings much peace and comfort to us.

Hope all is well with everybody and we hope to see you at the 10.















Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Aimee (Lauber) and Mike Sizemore


Hi y’all!! Wow has it already been 10 years?!! Goodness how “time flies when you’re having fun!!” I have enjoyed reading what others have been up to. Well to catch up on my past…after graduation I worked @ Franklin Covey while attending SLCC for Fall semester and then decided to take some time off from school. I then began working full-time doing accounting for a local Salt Lake lumber company. During that time I played and hung out with friends, enjoying life. In December 2000 I decided to turn papers in to serve a mission. The following February I received my call; I would be going to the Belgium, Brussels mission but wouldn’t leave until the end of June 2001. It was one of the hardest decisions I had to make but knew it was what I needed at that time in my life. The mission started out rocky and of course trying to learn another language added that much more stress. I thought the 4 years of French I had taken in school would have helped but we covered all of that the first couple of weeks in the MTC. It wasn’t until fully immersed into the culture that the language came and I must say it is a beautiful one!! I served in Belgium, France and was able to see parts of the Netherlands as well. December 2002 is when I returned home just in time for Christmas. Now the big question…”what was next?” I decided to apply to BYU (I told myself I would never go there), funny how things work out differently than planned. I headed to Provo to start school, spring semester. I worked with an Anesthesiologist in a pain clinic where I was his radiology assistant and attended classes in the evening. I absolutely LOVED the medical field. It was while attending BYU that I met my hubby and love of my life, Mike. We were in the same ward and were introduced, formally, by Becky (Ferrin) Billings. Neither of us was looking for anything serious and became fast friends. That summer I traveled to Maryland, Washington DC and New Hampshire to visit friends and attend my mission president’s homecoming. While I was gone, we realized something had started and it was a little more than just friendship. When I got home Mike was waiting at the airport. “Surprise” he had a bouquet of flowers and yep, a ring. We were sealed in the Salt Lake temple in November 2003. After being married a little over a year, we decided to start a family and at the same time move to North Carolina. March 2005 we packed up and headed cross country. We have been here almost 3 years, it was rough at first but I love it here now. In September 2005 our son, Zachary, was born. He is the “life of the party” and such an enthusiastic little boy. He definitely keeps me active! In March 2007, Addison joined our family and she is just as energetic and active as her brother. She loves attention. They are the absolute joy of my life! I have taken a break from school but plan to start again in the fall to finish my Bachelors degree. Right now I am enjoying being a mom and the time I have to spend with my kids and Mike!!

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Vicki (Cawley) & Guy Van Horn




After graduation, I began my college education at Utah State University. I started out as a Math major, but I didn't do so well with Calculus at 7:00 in the morning. So, I switched my major to Family and Human Development and that is what I graduated with in August 2001. In June of 2001, I met my future husband, Guy Van Horn, at USU. He was finishing his Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and graduated in December 2001. On August 15, 2001, I moved back home to West Valley for the free rent and to try and find a job that related to my degree. Well, I finally found a job in November at Fort Douglas working for the Army Reserve in their Education Center as a Test Examiner. It was a really great job and I met a lot of great people. Meanwhile, Guy and I continued a long distance relationship until we finally got married on September 25, 2002 in the Manti Temple. So, I quit my job and moved up to Logan where Guy had a job working for ICON designing treadmills. After living in Logan for a year, we moved into our brand new house in Nibley, just about 5 miles south of Logan. In September 2004, our daughter Amelia was born and I have been lucky enough to stay home with her and put my degree to use. We lived there for almost 2 years and then Guy accepted a job offer from Flowserve in Springville, so we moved to a basement apartment in Payson in June 2005. We lived in that apartment for a year while we were looking for a house. During our housing search, I became pregnant with our second daughter. We finally found a house in Springville and moved in less than a month before Ashley was born in June 2006. Now, I am enjoying staying home with my two beautiful girls and working as the First Counselor in my ward's Primary Presidency. In my spare time, I have started sewing baby blankets, crocheting, knitting, stamping cards, and trying to find fun new ways to help my children learn. That's about it for the past 9 years...5 years of marriage, 4 different addresses, 3 new phone numbers, 2 beautiful daughters and 1 Bachelor's Degree.