2007 was a Fun-Filled year for the Brinton Bunch!
We started off in January, welcoming Matt & Staci’s son, Parker Matthew Allen in to the world! They love being parents & Parker is the joy of their life! Matt & Staci both graduated from University of Phoenix this year & Matt will be starting a new job at Mesa Bank right after Christmas!
In February, Jeff finished a wonderful mission in Rosario, Argentina & we had a wonderful trip picking him up. We were able to meet the people he loved, meet Pres. and Hermana Hutchison, go to the Falls of Iguazu, and enjoyed visiting the Ashby’s and Crismon’s in Uruguay!
We arrived home in March & Jeff started his adjustment back in to regular life. He is now working as a photographer at Sears Portrait Studio & going to school, while he decides what he wants to do when he grows up! We had lots of fun during our Annul Spring Break Campout with Nanette’s family (Phelps) near Miami, Arizona.
In April, we welcomed our 3rd granddaughter in to the world, when Kylie & David had their 2nd child…a little girl they named Mia Maree Glover. She came right on her due date & her older brother Powell (3) loves playing with his little princess! David is a sales director for Mariott Hotels & Kylie enjoys being a mom & stays busy teaching preschool with Staci twice a week!
May came quickly and Brian Roberts (18), who has now lived with us for 2 ½ years, graduated from high school! He also received his Eagle Scout this year & is now keeping busy working in the computer lab at Lincoln Elementary & preparing to serve a mission in 6 months! Heidi ended the school year by being asked to high jump for Mesa High and was able to go to State. She was about 12th place out of more than 30. Not bad for a freshman. She also received the outstanding Student of the Year award and outstanding girl athlete for Brimhall Jr. High.
In June, we decided it was time to cool off & spent some time at the Ranch, near Flagstaff, AZ. This is Robert’s favorite place to go & we were able to take several trips up there this summer & enjoy the cooler weather with some of our children & grandchildren! Heidi and Nanette also got to go to girl’s camp. Robert and Nanette left soon after to go to Wisconsin Dell’s and to Chicago. We had a great time and even attended 2 Cub’s games. June was a busy month.
July was the Naylor Family Reunion in San Diego. It was extra special, because EVERYONE in our family was able to go this year! We had so much fun with relatives, playing on the beach & we even stayed an extra day and went to Sea World with our kids!
In August, our oldest son Rob opened up his own custom frame shop, called Mat’age. He is keeping BUSY BUSY & his wife Julie is BUSY raising their three kids, Mason (6), Tanner (3), Gemma (2) & her brother Craig (16) & sister Emily (15). If that isn’t enough, she also babysits 3 days a week!
In September, we realized how busy our high school kids would be this year, as Heidi (15) started volleyball, is now playing basketball & will start Track in the spring. Tate (18) is a Senior this year, loves to play on Mesa High’s Volleyball team as well, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout & is preparing to serve a mission as soon as he graduates in May.
In October, Robert decided to join our family’s Biggest Loser Competition & has already lost 50 pounds! He is keeping busy as Director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau (Tourism) & I love going to things our children participate in, (lots of ballgames), playing Grandma and cooking for everyone when they come over. We are very blessed that all of our married children live within about 10 minutes of us!
In November we were able to travel to Utah to go to our niece’s wedding. Desiree’ and Royal were married in Manti and we were so glad we could go and help with their reception. We also welcomed our last grandchild into our family…Abby Lynn Brinton rounded out our Grandchild count to an even Eight…4 boys & 4 girls! Abby is Matt & Amy’s 2nd little girl & their daughter Hallie (almost 2) loves being a big sister! Matt owns an Interior painting business, and on the side runs Arizona Air Bounce. Amy loves being a mom and takes such good care of cute Hallie, Abby and dog Roxy.
We can’t believe December is already here, because it seems like we were just planning our trip to Argentina (and that was a whole year ago). We have been so blessed this year! We have the best family and friends anyone could ask for. We are so grateful for our Savior and His example for each of us. It is our hope that each of us can try to be more like Him.
We love you and hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
We started off in January, welcoming Matt & Staci’s son, Parker Matthew Allen in to the world! They love being parents & Parker is the joy of their life! Matt & Staci both graduated from University of Phoenix this year & Matt will be starting a new job at Mesa Bank right after Christmas!
In February, Jeff finished a wonderful mission in Rosario, Argentina & we had a wonderful trip picking him up. We were able to meet the people he loved, meet Pres. and Hermana Hutchison, go to the Falls of Iguazu, and enjoyed visiting the Ashby’s and Crismon’s in Uruguay!
We arrived home in March & Jeff started his adjustment back in to regular life. He is now working as a photographer at Sears Portrait Studio & going to school, while he decides what he wants to do when he grows up! We had lots of fun during our Annul Spring Break Campout with Nanette’s family (Phelps) near Miami, Arizona.
In April, we welcomed our 3rd granddaughter in to the world, when Kylie & David had their 2nd child…a little girl they named Mia Maree Glover. She came right on her due date & her older brother Powell (3) loves playing with his little princess! David is a sales director for Mariott Hotels & Kylie enjoys being a mom & stays busy teaching preschool with Staci twice a week!
May came quickly and Brian Roberts (18), who has now lived with us for 2 ½ years, graduated from high school! He also received his Eagle Scout this year & is now keeping busy working in the computer lab at Lincoln Elementary & preparing to serve a mission in 6 months! Heidi ended the school year by being asked to high jump for Mesa High and was able to go to State. She was about 12th place out of more than 30. Not bad for a freshman. She also received the outstanding Student of the Year award and outstanding girl athlete for Brimhall Jr. High.
In June, we decided it was time to cool off & spent some time at the Ranch, near Flagstaff, AZ. This is Robert’s favorite place to go & we were able to take several trips up there this summer & enjoy the cooler weather with some of our children & grandchildren! Heidi and Nanette also got to go to girl’s camp. Robert and Nanette left soon after to go to Wisconsin Dell’s and to Chicago. We had a great time and even attended 2 Cub’s games. June was a busy month.
July was the Naylor Family Reunion in San Diego. It was extra special, because EVERYONE in our family was able to go this year! We had so much fun with relatives, playing on the beach & we even stayed an extra day and went to Sea World with our kids!
In August, our oldest son Rob opened up his own custom frame shop, called Mat’age. He is keeping BUSY BUSY & his wife Julie is BUSY raising their three kids, Mason (6), Tanner (3), Gemma (2) & her brother Craig (16) & sister Emily (15). If that isn’t enough, she also babysits 3 days a week!
In September, we realized how busy our high school kids would be this year, as Heidi (15) started volleyball, is now playing basketball & will start Track in the spring. Tate (18) is a Senior this year, loves to play on Mesa High’s Volleyball team as well, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout & is preparing to serve a mission as soon as he graduates in May.
In October, Robert decided to join our family’s Biggest Loser Competition & has already lost 50 pounds! He is keeping busy as Director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau (Tourism) & I love going to things our children participate in, (lots of ballgames), playing Grandma and cooking for everyone when they come over. We are very blessed that all of our married children live within about 10 minutes of us!
In November we were able to travel to Utah to go to our niece’s wedding. Desiree’ and Royal were married in Manti and we were so glad we could go and help with their reception. We also welcomed our last grandchild into our family…Abby Lynn Brinton rounded out our Grandchild count to an even Eight…4 boys & 4 girls! Abby is Matt & Amy’s 2nd little girl & their daughter Hallie (almost 2) loves being a big sister! Matt owns an Interior painting business, and on the side runs Arizona Air Bounce. Amy loves being a mom and takes such good care of cute Hallie, Abby and dog Roxy.
We can’t believe December is already here, because it seems like we were just planning our trip to Argentina (and that was a whole year ago). We have been so blessed this year! We have the best family and friends anyone could ask for. We are so grateful for our Savior and His example for each of us. It is our hope that each of us can try to be more like Him.
We love you and hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
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