The Sunday before last we had a big family farewell feast and celebrated Amanda and Ryan's birthdays while Papa and Nana North Carolina were still here in Florida. They said their goodbyes to Robb, Amanda and kids as they won't be seeing them again before the Hoki bunch move to Utah in June. It is really starting to sink in and we all feel so sad. Well all of us except for Kristen!
Cliff and I first met in math class. We started dating and quickly became high school sweethearts. Cliff joined the church in 1978 and in 1980 we were sealed for eternity in the Washington DC Temple. This year we will celebrate 30 years of marriage.
We live in Inverness, Florida and have resided in Citrus Co. for almost 23 years where Cliff continues his career as a swimming pool contractor.
We have been blessed with seven wonderful children . Five of our children are married and have started their careers and families.
Robb and Amanda moved to Utah this past summer (2008). We are sad to see them leave but Kristen who lives in Idaho is thrilled to have some of her family living nearby. Lauren left for Utah the beginning of this year. We now have just one left at home. One day soon we will be empty nesters.Well Colton is only 14 so it may be awhile.
We have 10 wonderful grandchildren with one on the way and we hope to have many more.
Heavenly Father has truly blessed our family.