Aaron and Alma's reception!

Yummy Cake!!

Happy Couple,

they look so good together!

Their parents are so pleased and happy

for their union!!

Our family 2008

A New family joined together!!

Roxy and Koren 

Mark and Koren during the traditional dance.

Aaron and Alma's reception.

Fun times!!

Mark and Koren are sooo HAPPY for

Aaron and Alma. What joy!!

Little Aaron is getting married. We are excited and overjoyed with his choice, Alma is wonderful. 

This is Tsurukichi, Koren's mothers father. A rare picture that was found, maybe the only one in existence.

Lilo, our new puppy. She is very sweet, and we are now in the process of helping her learn where she needs to go do her business. We are hoping she will catch on quick. Luke went crazy when he saw her. And Emma didn't know until I was at the airport to pick her up, Emma was thrilled. 

Melissa and Kaiya at Katie's reception

Koren and Roxy at Katie's reception

Katie's wedding;

Hollie and Emma had a hard time letting go

of their sister.

Hollie and Emma at 

Katie's luncheon/ring 

ceremony

Emma in tears, having a hard time letting go.

Katie at the reception

Koren and Kaiya at the Katie's reception.

Fathers Day Dinner. It was a warm lovely day!!

Port Townsend, Washington. We took pictures downtown. It was a beautiful day.

Koren, Hollie and Emma in a Antique shop in Port Townsend. We found this great hats from the past. (50's and older) Great shop!!

We went to Seattle to go to Ross's graduation.

Emma is hugging Grandma Machiko. We had dinner one night at a Thai restaurant, Yummy!

This is Roxy and Koren. Then we walked to a great little ice cream parlor and had some fresh homemade ice cream.

Little Annie is growing up. She is such a Doll!!

Annie enjoyed the girls day at the salon. Of course she fell asleep right when we started our pedicures and manicures. So Mara was able to relax and enjoy. Good job Annie!

Emma helped Kaiya fall asleep, right on the great room floor. 

Kaiya asleep on boppa shoulder, a rare and quiet moment that Mark is enjoying

Little Annie, born March 17th. She is the third grandchild. Yeah

Luke and his Nana.

This is Yumi and her friend they came to visit us in Hawaii, during Christmas. Yumi is Koren's cousin from Japan.

The famous Matsumoto shaved ice on Oahu.

We are all enjoying the treat. 

During spring break, while we were in Hawaii,

We went to a charity ball for the private school that the

girls had attended. 

Nana and Luke and Kaiya

Grandpa and Luke

Grandpa and Nana with Kaiya and Luke

Here goes....

Our family is growing by leaps and bounds. We are now up to 14 soon to be 15 in July. 

Chad, our oldest is married to Melissa and they have a spunky little girl named  Kaiya, and she has the fantastic hair that some of the Crosbys have been blessed with, curly curly!! Kaiya loves her boppa (grandpa). She often asks where he is.

Chet, number 2 is married to Mara and they are the parents of two, Luke who is two and is a copy of Chet. and Annie who is a copy of Mara. Luke will copy everything you say. Luke loves to visit his family and is so cuddly.

Aaron, our 3rd boy finished his mission in July of 07 and is now engaged to a wonderful girl named Alma, she is from Mexico. I imagine that their children will be the ones who have dark hair and big brown eyes.  (The first three grandkids have big blue eyes, go figure)

Katie, the oldest girl, our baby has just married. They married here in Utah and are going to move to Hawaii, because Daniel is in the air force and will be stationed for 5 more years. We are praying that he brings our baby back to Utah, we are seriously heartbroken that she will not be close, she has been so close to her sisters and her parents, it just feels like a part of us is missing.

Hollie the second girl and number 5 on the list, is an amazing girl. So sweet and conscience of others that are around her. She is a fantastic student, and all around person.

Emma the last on the family list, she is the little cuddly muffin, and is always ready with a hug, or one of her hand crafted notes that are always left on pillows, and other places we quietly find them. She is quick to show love. I don't know how we would get along without her sweet personality.

We have been so busy in our lives that we sometimes forget what is most important. But we are learning to do better. So hopefully we can keep this up so we can stay in touch and know how we are doing.