I admit, I've been neglecting the blog too. I am so happy to see that a few of you have been posting, it's wonderful to hear what you are up to! None of the Las Vegas clan can make it to Monticello this year because it falls on the same week as Girl's Camp, so we are so sad we won't be able to see you all!

As for updates on the Salmon Clan, we are always busy but not always with exciting things to report. The kids (and me, too!) are happy that school is almost out. I am so done with the morning routine, homework, etc. Reva and I recently got back from North Carolina where we went for our sister, Catherine's, wedding. While there we got to see Kayla and Ryan's new adorable baby. Our niece/cousin. :) It was fun to see Robin there, too. Kind of crazy that we have to go to NC to see Robin!

Melissa and the kids are driving out west in a couple of weeks. It's a long drive, but will save her over $1,000. So I'm going to take my kids and meet her in CO. We'll hang with Jason and Regan's families for a few days before heading to Las Vegas via Monticello and the Grand Canyon.

I've been working hard learning all about photography and building a photography business. As you all know, I'm pretty obsessive about taking pictures, so it only made sense to start making money doing it. :) I've been having a blast. The kids are all busy with end of school year stuff. Amanda has had several Orchestra concerts (she plays the violin) and enjoyed an orchestra trip to Disneyland. She just earned her YW Medallion and we are so proud of her. Rebecca recently turned 12 and was excited to finally join Young Women's. She is also excited to finally be in demand for babysitting. She has more money than me now! Jaclyn is busy fielding off the boys - believe it or not. She's only 6 (well, 7 next week), but we already had to talk to the teacher about a couple boys who kept following her around. Oh, dear. What am I going to do when she's 16! Nathan absolutely loves his pre-school and runs outside when the bus comes, so I know he'll be sad to see it end. He'll start a whole new adventure in Kindergarten next year. David and I are celebrating our 16 year anniversary tomorrow. Wow! I don't know where the time went. Well, that's all for now. I hope you are all doing well. I love you!!!

Darling Dahlia

Introducing Dahlia Emily Ramsay. Born Jan 3rd, 2010. Fifth child to Gentry and April Ramsay. Here she is at three months old wearing the blessing dress Robin made for her. It has been quiet an adjustment for me to go from four kids to five but I am glad she has joined our family. It feels complete.

This summer we are in Baltimore. Landon and Jordan are out with us and we would love it if any of the Ramsay clan wanted to visit. I am going to Wicked in NY on July 11th so that would be a fun time for you to come and join us for that. Or if you just want to see the sites in Washington DC we are just about 40 mins from the National Monument, Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial, all of it! Our apartment is quite big too so come and stay with us! We miss you all. I hope you are doing well.

It was a long winter, come spring we went out hiking and found the B-52 bomber wing...very cool. Derek is now driving, and never home. He is very social and now loves to go golfing, with the coming of nice weather. He is excited to have school out. Loves riding his dirt bike. Went camping at the falls and went over to Cainville to ride. Erwin is a shifter for Dennison Mines, in LaSal they are a Canadian Company. (Clarence and Shirley still think he works at the copper mine in Lisbon Valley) Ami's husband works for Dennison Mines too. Erwin is his boss. Ami and Sam now live in Monticello and bought a house. The house next to Hondaland(the old San Juan Record) is what most ppl remember. I am working for a very nice dentist Dr. Nathan Turnbow which most of you met last summer at Robin and Kevin's. Only part-time but I enjoy that because it leaves my time open to do other things besides work all the time. His wife Carol Lynn is Celise's cousin. Such a small world.....I know.

This is us after a 4-wheeler ride on the Hook and Ladder trail, where we ended up just above Wilson's Arch...very beautiful ride.

We are enjoying the nice few warm days we have had this Spring. Can't wait until summer. My highlight in life is going up north to see my other girls and grand kids. They are doing well. We are up there at least once a month. Might be our future home you never know where life will take you...unless Erwin is just a die hard Cello boy and will never leave.

Erwin and Derek sitting on the bomber wing...Derek and his date Shaile at Prom. He is only in 10th grade but took this girl because he has had a crush on her since elementary school. they are good friends though. Which is fine with me... Keep him out of those serious relationships as long as possible. No new grand kids, hope we have some more someday.....God bless you all and hope to hear from you.

How is everyone????

Almost a YEAR ago Celise asked if anyone had any ideas about how we can get this this blog going? April said we should do a "tell all" type of post. For everyone to list 20 things about their family, or maybe every couple could tell how they met and post an old wedding photo, or tell about the biggest event coming up in the next three months or six months were suggestions!

So I guess I'll start us off since it's been 7 MONTHS since any ones posted. As most of you know Chad and I met in good ol Monticello. He was a grade older than me. He went on his mission while I went to UVSC for 2 years. He returned March of 2007 and we were married August 25, 2007 in the Monticello Temple!! I cannot believe it's almost been 3 years. Time flies!



Nicole Madelyn joined our family December 17, 2008. She is 17 months already! She is all over the place these days. She keeps me very busy!! We love her so much, she is a lot of fun!



We just recently, at the end of March, moved from Lake Powell to Provo. Chad's cousins, who build homes, built us a house! We love having a place of our own!! We really enjoy being back up here close to family. So if you're ever in the area give me a call! Josh and Jenny stayed the night about a month ago! I will post pictures of our house soon!

Chad and Audrey's husband, Jonathon, started their own pest control business!! It's call Precision Pest Control. We really hope that goes well!! I stay home with Nicole. I love being a SAHM. I recently just started running and enjoy it. Celise, Wendy and whoever else enjoys running, Keri and I are going to be running the 5k over the 24th of July in Monticello!

Life is good for us! Staying very busy!



Would love to see some posts! Come on I know you can do it:)

Love, Chad, Kelly, and Nicole