Coco

Coco is 2 1/2 years old. Everyone in the family loves her, even though she is spoiled and naughty. She loves to run around outside when we cut the grass and then she gets all green. She totally needs a bath.
Amy has been in Albania for a month now. So far she loves it. She and her trainer get along really well and even look alike. She said the people in Albania are really friendly and love to talk, but aren't interested in religion. She looks really happy and I'm so glad things are going well so far. I know she'll have her fair share of tough times but I'm glad it's going well so far.

Samantha is at Weber State. She is starting all over with school. Her new major is respiratory therapy and she is hoping to get into PA school when she is finished. She wants to work in a dermatology office.

Scott is still swimming and is almost done with this sophomore year of school. He has had a good year and I hope it continues
 He is driving now which has been so nice. He just finished lifeguard training. I hope he can find a summer job. Most pools are done hiring.

I'm still coaching at HAST. I've got some good swimmers in my group right now and I am focused on trying to make them super fast. It's been fun to watch the kids I move up get faster. For the most part I really enjoy coaching

For Fall Break we were able to go to the US Virgin Islands for a few days. We drove to Las Vegas and Wed. Oct 19 and caught a flight at midnight to JFK, then to San Juan and finally to St. Thomas. The water was so clear and warm. I finally figured out how to enjoy snorkeling. Don't use a snorkel! I wore fins and goggles and just swam around and I loved it. We all had so much fun. The weather was amazing. Our hotel was way off the beaten bath and a little scary, but for $100 a night, it was all we needed. The owner was super nice. I was surprised by how expensive everything was. I don't know how people that are so poor can afford to live there. My favorite beach was Trunk Bay on St. John's. On our last day we went back to Megan's Bay on St. Thomas and saw a sea turtle while we were snorkeling. That was a first. We also went to church there. I'm glad I don't live there.

Samantha

One Spring Day

In early spring we headed up Provo Canyon to enjoy the sun, have a picnic and play a little football. The best part were the slurpees on the way home. Buker family tradition. Scott and Marshall always go for crazy flavors. Samantha will sometimes add Mango to hers (yuck) and Amy and I stick with Cherry and Pina Colada. Yum!!

Family pics from summer 2014