Tuesday, September 13, 2011

ma famille

ma famille

French for "my family".

Hmm...let's see, where to start..

Father:  BYU football fan(atic).  Born and raised in Las Vegas.  High School Government teacher.  Retired.  I'm quite sure it would be right to say he loves ice cream.  Favorite colors: blue, white and tan....'cougar' colors...

Mother: Could care less for BYU football...!  Born and raised in Aneheim, California and went to Disneyland and the beach quite often while growing up.  Sang in choirs and even toured with her high school choir to England!  Homemaker.  Baker of cinnamon rolls and caramel popcorn that are just a step below Heaven.  Sews.  Plays piano.  Loves being a grandma.

Brother No. 1 (Devin): Born in Utah, raised in Utah for a few years, then Las Vegas.  Insurance Broker.  Super smart, extremely dedicated.  Always finishes what he starts.  Lover of BYU Football, duh.  Father to one adorable little girl, and therefore husband to one awesome, spunky lady.

Sister-in-Law No. 1 (Amber):  Born in Arizona, raised in Arizona for most of her life, then Las Vegas.  Dancer.  Mother to one sweetie pie of a girlie.  Spunky.  Sassy.  Talented.  Speaks her mind and makes us laugh.  Wife to my brother - perfect for him.

Brother No. 2 (Michael):  Born in Utah, then later raised in Las Vegas.  High School Math teacher.  Loves fireworks.  Loves working out and staying fit.  Loves to tease his sister.  Owner of fish.  Planted a garden.  Husband to a sweet, fun-loving girl.  Father to a cutie little baby boy.  Yet another, lover of BYU football...duh.

Sister-in-Law No. 2 (Monta):  Born in Texas, raised in Texas, then Hawai'i.  Currently learning medical transcription.  Lover of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.  Mother to a handsome little baby boy.  Owner of fish.  Loves to work out, stay fit.  Super kind and sweet.

Me (Jenny):  Born and raised in Las Vegas.  Current resident of Utah.  College student in Idaho.  Lover of baked goods.  Lover of baking goods.  Lover of photography, reading, writing, talking, piano playing, and card-making.  Sister and daughter to a great family.  Aunt to 2 fun little kiddos.  Lover of learning.  Lover of snow, rain and listening to music; preferably at the same time.

This is only a brief overview of my family.  There are obviously numerous other things that could be mentioned, told or shared here, but for now, I will leave that all for another time when it feels more fitting.

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