I lost my job of over seven years in December 2011.  I am still out of work and looking for work.  I am still in school at Broadview University, one year of school is coming to a close here pretty soon.  I cannot believe I have been in school for almost a year now!

School!

Well, I start my second semester of college this week!  YAY ME!  I am so excited to be in school again.  I am in the Business Administration Program and it has been pretty good so far. Going back to school has been nice, I think, because I can do so much more with the new information than I can with the education I currently have.

Courtny had Parent Teacher last week, I know that went fast!  She is doing great in school.  She has a B in Algebra, YAY COURT!  Math is not her friend, but look at that grade, and it in part is due to an amazing math teacher that really does care about the kids.  Her other grades are amazing too.  I am proud of her.

McQuelle is also continuing her education by attending adult high school so she may get her diploma.  Go Quelle you can do it!   She is also working very hard too.

Chris is deciding what he is going to do still, and that is okay.  He is still working, but if anyone know of a full time job he would be great at let us know!  he wants a better job ASAP.

This is what we are for now, pretty much students in the whole family.

Life is moving so quickly

This summer has flown right by.  Quelle has moved out, and I am still struggling with that.  Chris is working, paying some rent and has broken up with an amazing girl.  Courtny has been chillin at home as much as I can keep her there, however she has had some adventures with her cousin BreAnn too.  I have not had much luck finding the one yet.  We all know its been a while and I am not giving up though. 

We enjoyed Yellowstone together this July.  My mom and my sisters family came with us and it was so fun.  I cant wait to go back and see more.  We were gone for five days and it was a very long trip.  Driving constantly was difficult for me as my foot would get tired.  However, I had no foot pain while in Wyoming.  YAY!  We all had a blast in Jackson Hole as well on that trip.

I have now been told my foot has healed wonderfully from my surgery, however I have nerve damage now.  It is a side effect and I am dealing with it well.

I am teaching a class on baking and canning in enrichment this week.  I am nervous about it, but I know I will do well.  I am loving my ward and teaching the youth Sunday School still.

Work for me is going well.  I have also started attending school.  I will have my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration when I am done.  I am only attending part time, but that is warranted since I am working full time.

Courtny starts high school this month and soon will be my third driver.  I am happy she is moving up in life and is happy too.


Quelle has a job now and is still not living at home.  She is trying to finish school too.  She says she is happy.  I miss her.

Christopher has ended his relationship with his girlfriend, however they are still friends.  He is working and looking for another job as well.  He seems to be doing well.

Well, thats all for now.

Yellowstone 2011 Vacation

 The Kids, my Mom, my sister and her family went to Yellowstone the first week of July this year. It was so amazing to see the beauty of God's creations as wella s how powerful they are.

 The kids with Grandma in Jackson Hole Wyoming on the way to Yellowstone.

 Most of our silly little group in Jackson Hole.  I think the city was glad to see us tourists leave. LOL

Well we made it and survived three nights in Yellowstone, one night in Idaho and the last night traveling all the way home from Montana.  I think this was just the most amazing vacation I have ever taken my kids on.  We look forward to going again in a couple years to see all we were not able to see this time.  Four days is not enough time in a giant amount of space like Yellowstone.

Moving on

Well, a lot has been happening since my surgery.  I am still in physical therapy and hopefully will be released from it soon.  I have been with my company for seven years now, yay me.  It was very sweet to celebrate that milestone in my life.  They are so good to me and I do enjoy the work I do.  McQuelle is about to end her High School career, this is bittersweet for me.  I miss her terribly all the time.  She has grown into an amazing young woman and I am proud of her accomplishments thus far.  Christopher finally has a job, yay buddy.  He likes it, but needs more hours.  He has also been helping a couple neighbors with house remodeling and yard prep.  He enjoys being with his cousins in Ogden quite a bit.  He has also made some new friends up here and is enjoying himself with the singles ward and the activities there.  Courtny is now the first counselor in the Young Woman's presidency.  She likes it and was very excited to be asked.  She is still working on new friends, some she really has a lot in common with.  She is babysitting her cousins every so often and they love having her take care of them.  They are three and one and such bright little guys too.  I am hoping to have  a new car here soon and to be able to go on some great vacations this summer with my kids.  Memorial day and Father's day are coming up soon.  I am looking forward to the summer and the activities we can have as a family.  Mothers day was amazing.  My kids got me a heart locket.  I love it.  It is beautiful. 

Foot Surgery :(

Well, since last I wrote not much has been going on.  We had Easter, and that was not the best.  I did not get to see all my children that day and I was a little upset by that.  I have also had my foot surgery and recovering from it is almost over now.

Day one of post surgery

 Day two post surgery

Day four post surgery

Day four Heel stitches

Day four ankle stitches

Two 1/2 weeks later My ankle is masticated from a fall and they left the stitches in.

 I am now on one crutch and doing physical therapy three days a week to learn to walk correctly again.  It is getting better slowly and they finally removed the stitches on the fourth of this month.  I am feeling great and being as cautious as I can.

Christopher found a job, it is part time, bit it is something.  I am so releived he finally found something!

Courtny and McQuelle are almost done with school!

Summer is almost here!  My lawn will be put in the back yard in one week!  Cannot wait for that!  So excited!  I will have a great yard and I won't have had to do any of the work!  That is the best part!

My feet are not doing so well :(

I found out yesterday I will need the drastic surgery for my right foot.  It will consist of tarsal tunnel and plantar faciitis repair at the same time.  This means a two week recovery rather than a few days.  I will be able to return to work after four days since I have a desk job.  However, I will be on crutches and in a boot for a couple weeks.  Not looking forward to this.  But thats life so I will deal with it.

Our Beautiful New Home

 this is our beautiful new home.  we love it and wanted to share with our friends and family our lovely new atmosphere.  we live close to the mountains, like two minutes away! 

 the new ward is amazing and brook has a new calling.  i am the 14-16 year old sunday school teacher.  i will inform you of how that is as i come to get to know the ward.

 chris attends the singles ward with his cousin bobbi-jene.  they love it. 

Hope you all are doing well.  love you~ the kilpatrick klan :)

Crazy week!

Well, we moved last Saturday, it was an all day project as we have moved one hour north to Ogden.  I do not recall anyone having anything serious injury wise happen.  However, I did acquire a new and very large bone spur on my right heel next to my tiny arch.  OW!  I have had to purchase new tennis shoes and wear them everyday since to keep it from getting worse.  I hate wearing them all the time, bit this is better than having surgery at this point.  Anyway, our house is comming along, there have been no issues in getting unpacked, yay!
The kids like the new house and I love how peaceful the neighborhood is.  It has not been crazy with weird stuff, which is awesome.  I don't worry about anything odd in the middle of the night happening, in fact I sleep better than I have in years.  It is so nice to only hear a dog bark once in a while and no yelling or police next door.  That is a huge yay!  Our new ward is very noisy, although I love it.  They are so friendly and polite, love that.  Courtny finally got into school, that is a long story in itself, which took a week to do.  Sometimes I feel like people think I moved from a foreign country, weird but I think it will get better.  I have a neighbor that is the sweetest lady and has two adorable babies.  I am sure I will meet more people later, that will take time I am sure.  Anyway that was our week.  Write again soon, I hope.  :)

Moving day is nearly here! YIKES!

Well we are moving to Ogden.  I know crazy, but a prompting is a prompting and I will not question it.  The Lord apparently wants us there.  I have prayed and thought about this decision and after everything falling into place so easily, this is supposed to happen and thus we will go.


It reminds me a little of the story of Nephi in the Book of Mormon.  He said, as the song goes, "I will go and do the things the Lord commands."

So, off we go.  We move this coming weekend and I am stressed, nervous and excited all at once.  But, I know this will be a blessing.  Pictures of the new house will be posted soon here and on FB.

Life is great otherwise!

Quick one!

We have been having some issues with our home for a long time and within the past few weeks it has gotten to the point where I cannot take the Landlord any longer.  Sooooo..........We are moving!  I was prompted to move to Ogden, Utah by my sister.  I have never thought of moving north, but there it is.  So, after an e-mail and one phone call...........the process was started.  My brother in law called me within days of my call to my sister, told me about a house in the neighborhood and their ward and thats how it started and ended.  I will now start traveling on Front Runner to Salt Lake everyday for work.  I am excited and nervous, but this is what the Lord wants.  I know not why, but I will follow.

Wow! January will be gone............

With Jsnuary  about to be over I find myself wondering what have I been doing?

Here is the list of events in the past few weeks:

• January 1st- Picked the kids up from their father, YAY!
• Late night January 1st-  Merry Christmas to my kids.  We opened presents and talked until the wee hours of the morning catching up.  They were so happy to be home they did not want to go to sleep.  (me either)
• Told Land Lord I cant take all the problems with the house anymore and I will be moving ASAP.  
• Church planning meeting the same night I spoke t my Land Lord.  Out until 9:30 with no dinner.
• The stake started a new young singles adult ward, my son left our ward to attend.  So weird not having him at church with us. 
• Filed a complaint with the BBB in reference to the dating site I have been on since October.  They are saying I do not have an account, yet I have proof I do.  So that will be an interesting one I am sure.
• Now paying my attorney more because the Attorney General has filed a case for Child Support against my ex-husband,  Yay!  More money I don't have because he is so great at avoiding responsibility I get to pay for an attorney Love it....NOT!
• Prompted by the spirit to contact my sister to move up North to Ogden.  I know NORTH!  But, I feel good about it.  I have prayed and feel it is the best for us right now.  I know it's a long way away, I will be in Salt Lake for work five days a week and back at least once or twice a month to visit people.  I promise.
• January 24th-  My Mom turned 71, and she looks great!  Also, my wonderful son, Christopher, finally graduated High School!  I HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE!  I am very proud of him.
• I now have two "adult" Children..............YIKES!  I feel older now!  lol
• My Son told me he want to join the Army.  That was a long talk!  I cried because I am worried about his safety due to the timing of joining.  He said he knows I struggle since his dad left so he was planning to mail his whole paycheck to me each month.  I have a wonderful son who wants to take care of me, isn't he gallant!  This is all happening so fast!

So, this has been my month!  Ups and downs, tears and laughter!  Hugs and kisses.

I have the best kids ever and I am so very proud of them.

Happy New year.  January will soon be gone, crazy.

Christmas one

With Love Chartreuse Christmas Card

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Memories are all around us

Family fun at a cemetery?  This was at the cemetery where we assisted my nephew Jarom with his Eagle Project.



Zoo Days



Time Out for Women Las Vegas

Homecoming for McQuelle and Timmy

Kaitlyn and McQuelle ~ Besties

Vince, Kaitlyn, McQuelle & Timmy all decked out for Homecoming

Concerts and GREAT FRIENDS!  Me & Lesia



Halloween Store ~ Goofing off ~ Courtny & I




First Dates & Makeovers



Boating on July 24th

Painful Good Byes~ Miss you Cyndi!  Love you so very much.

Whether we were going out with friends or hanging with family we still had a pretty good year in 2010.  Why take an actual vacation when you can be with those you love and have fun spending time together?  I think not taking an actual vacation was worth it this year. 

We have been to the zoo, gone boating, first dates, Homecoming, Eagle Projects, concerts and even weekend doing things for others who are less fortunate.  What year!

There have been so many great ups this year that it wont matter we didn't spend a fortune going anywhere.  I remember my kids saying they had fun doing one thing or another.  One even said this is great we should do it more often.

When you have the love of a family and great kids life is so worth living.  At least we think so.

The only sad thing that we will remember this year is the passing of our Sister, Friend and the kids Aunt, Cynthia Lynn Kilpatrick Davies.  She led a very difficult life, although she was blessed with amazing nephews and nieces, cousins, siblings and other amazing family and friends she suffered from Spina Bifida and other physical ailments her entire life.  We will bury her in a couple days, but her love, smile and beautiful sparkling eyes will always be with us in our hearts and pictures of our lives with her.  We love and miss you greatly Cyndi.  Run girl, run!  No more braces or crutches or wheelchairs!  You are whole again, do the things you were unable to do on earth and kiss my dad for me!  

In Memory of Cyndi Kilpatrick Davies

Cynthia Lynn Kilpatrick Davies


“Hats off with Love”



Our Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Dear Friend returned back to our Heavenly Father.

Cyndi was born on December 28, 1971 in San Francisco, California to Andy LeRoy Kilpatrick & Linda (Fewkes) Kilpatrick. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 4, 2010. She was born with Spina Bifida and fought a noble fight. Cyndi was one who loved being with her famil...y and friends. She was a wonderful aunt who loved her nephews and nieces. She enjoyed learning new things and making new friends. She shared her smiles with everyone that came into her life. Cyndi is preceded in death by her Grandma and Grandpa Johnson, Grandpa Fewkes, her Cousin Stephanie Thomas and other loved ones. She is survived by her mother, Linda Kilpatrick; 2 brothers Steven Kilpatrick and Michael (Jessica) Kilpatrick; nephews, Christopher, Riley, Carter and Tyler Kilpatrick; nieces, McQuelle, Courtny and Sharlene Kilpatrick. She is also survived by her father Andy LeRoy Kilpatrick and her grandparents Milton and Arlene Kilpatrick along with other loved ones of the Kilpatrick and Fewkes families. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Sunbrook Hospice staff and Arlington Hills Care Center for their care and compassion during her last days. Gratitude is also expressed to her many friends, co-workers, special needs counselors, ward members and others who willingly and lovingly served her. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at McDougal Mortuary (4330 South Redwood Road. A gathering will be held from 6pm-8pm on December 10, 2010 at McDougal Mortuary.

The dreaded holidays are among us!

Well, the lobby of my building is decked out for Christmas.  All the stores have had Christmas in them since just before Halloween, yes that is what I said-Halloween.  Temple Square is being prepared for the big lighting after Thanksgiving. All I can think about is being alone, with no boyfriend or husband for the holiday season.  Not my idea of fun!  But what do you do, well you push through that is what you do.  I will miss my children while they are gone.  I will miss my daughter on her 18th birthday.  But, all will be celebrated in January, so oh well.  At least I will get to do something with the kids.  I have friends and family who will be around, that will help a lot!  But, alas, I still dread the rest of the year!  At least I have the kids until Christmas break! 

The List: 7 Ways to Tell if He's Going to Marry You-in 30 Days or Less

I went to a friends wedding last month, danced, made a new friend and caught the bouquet!  Yes, ME, I caught the bouquet.  I have never caught the bouquet before in my life.  I did not even try to catch it, there were plenty of other ladies in front of me, Vanessa just threw it and it landed in my hand.  Coincidence, maybe, I do not know.  Anyway, Vanessa said she needed her bouquet so she had a book for the person who caught the bouquet.  " It's called, The List, and it really works!", she said.  Well about four days later I received the book in the mail.  (Vanessa and Craig live in Arizona) I thought what can it hurt to try it and see.  Well, I finished it on Sunday night.  I have a man or two who want to go out.  Thus, my list items are written down, IN INK, and I am ready and willing to take a chance on love.  This was a very interesting book, and I am willing to give it a try.  I will let you know if it works.  And so the countdown begins.  

Time Out for Women~Las Vegas 2010

I had the opportunity to go to Las Vegas with two of my amazing friends October 22nd.  We went for Time out for Women, sponsored by Dessert Book Company.  It was so amazing, uplifting and FUN!  I was able to get away for three days and have fun while being uplifted spiritually at the same time.

Christie and Alicia were with me the whole time.  We stopped at Cove Fort in Southern Utah on the way.  It was amazing to see a Church historical site on our way.  We were with Christie's Grandma, Mom and some of her Aunts as well.  10 ladies total.  We were inspired by so many wonderful Church Authors and speakers.  We heard form Ardeth Kapp, John Bytheway, Brad Wilcox, Kris Belcher, Linda and Shawni Eyre and heard from John Vail Bayles and Mercy River.  Both musical groups were so wonderful!  I loved their stories as well. 
I learned from these speakers that I don't have it so bad.  Life is great for me and I need to be more grateful and understanding of others.  My testimony of the Lord was strengthened through the speakers. 
On the way home Christie, Alicia and I felt inspired so much by all we heard and participated in that we had a little devotional in the car.  What a great idea to have this program!  I loved it.  Can't wait til next year!

Plantar Faciitis Update

Well, I went to the Podiatrist last Thursday.  They were very impressed with my feet.  Dr. Kotter said I do not need surgery and will just need to be careful.  I do not need to be seen again until January.  YAY ME!  I can wear low heels once in a while, exercise in moderation and even run once in a while!  YAY!  This was exciting news as I have a date on Wednesday with a very tall man and heels are going to be needed.  LOL!  I will probably take them off under the table at the restaurant, yes I know naughty, but way exciting.  I need to be tall you know.

Concert Mania!

On Friday the 24th of September, my wonderful friend Lesia invited me to the Brad Paisley concert at USANA.  I had the time of my life!  Lesia has been my friend for a long time, we lost each other for a while, but as you can see we found each other and can still cause trouble.  We saw two concerts basically.  The first was Josh Thompson, Corbin Eastin and Steel Magnolia.  Thompson had this amazing guitarist who kept winking, smiling and singing to me.  He was so hot!  Eastin was awesome, way hot too.



Then Steel Magnolia.  They are married and so fun to watch.  They are a party themselves.

Then the big event!  Justin Moore, Darius Rucker and BRAD PAISLEY!  We were only able to see part of Moore because the line for food so Lesia could take her meds was outrageous.  But, thats okay, he was awesome!  Rucker, for those who are not sure who he is, was the lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish.  He has a new start to his career and I think he is awesome.  He was very good at entertaining us, and he moving along just great in the new spotlight he has been given.  Then Brad, he is amazing and deserves Entertainer of the year.  I have never been so enthralled and into a concert like this in my life.  He even came right out in the crowd to a stage right behind us.  He stood right next to us!  I could have grabbed his arm, of course I did not want to die, so I let the thought pass.  He was so amazing.  I had barely a voice the next day, but it was worth it.

The picture where I am elevating Lesia's foot is a true act of love and freindship.  I hope you will be all better soon Lesia!  I love you and am so grateful to you for giving the night to have fun and not think of my family drama, kids or any one else that may have been on my mind.  You are a true friend and a party queen!  I had the best time I have had in years, and would never have expected to have a bruise even today from that concert!  It was crazy awesome!