Estrada Household Update!

Again, its been quite sometime since anything has been said on the blog. A lot has happened but at the same time, things seem to be quieting down a little bit.

I recently started my new job at Diversified Planning Financial as a Client Manager . Although I love it and it keeps me busy, my children could say it keeps me TOO busy. It definitely is a change but so far, it's been a good one.

Abel has recentley transfered his company into a branch of Academy Mortgage. He has been able to keep his employees and is working amazingly well with the new company. Other than than, Abel has been enjoying more time with the kids and has recently become famous for his " Estrada Smoothies." The kids will admit that they are "better than Jamba Juice"

We just celebrated Daniel's 19th birthday yesterday with family and friends. Its hard to believe we've known him since he was a little boy and finally got the chance to meet him as a whole family when he was just 17. Daniel is in his senior year at Waterford and is a member of Waterford's boys soccer team. Of course, soccer runs in his blood. At the end of the school year, Daniel will be looking forward to serving the lord through recieving a mission call. We can't wait to see what unfolds.

We now have a BYU cougar in our household! Emilee has been accepted to both the University of Utah and BYU. If you know Emilee, you know that she didn't have a hard time choosing which university she would go to. She will be attending BYU in starting in fall of 2010. Even though she is nervous, she is extremely exicted to experience life on her own in a university that she's always loved.

Laura finished her girls soccer season at Waterford with a state title! Waterfords girls soccer team played an awesome game at Rio Tinto winning the state title. They had an awesome season and Laura really enjoyed playing with the team. Laura is in her sophomore year at Waterford and is loving it.

Branden, who started out his high school experience at Jordan High, has finally seen the light and decided to transfer to Hillcrest High School. He loves it and is definitely doing well in his new school. He is also a part of Hillcrest's boy's soccer team this year and will be able to get some varsity playing time within the next couple of weeks.

Brittany is in the 7th grade this year at Albion Middle. She is doing extremely well and loves the school and her increasing group of friends. She has auditioned for the school play, become interested in dance and of course loves playing volleyball. She is quite the bundle of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm.

Amanda is in 5th grade and is still loving Silver Mesa. She's quite the guy magnet. I can't tell you how many times we have little 5th grade boys appearing on our doorstep waiting for her. Valentines day was quite the holiday for Amanda ;)

Dallen is in 4th grade and is just as rambunctious as ever. He's all over all the different sports and loves hanging out with his friends. He's doing well in school and can't wait for summer, of course!

Madison, also in 4th grade, just loves being with friends and family and is as sweet as can be. She loves playing with her sisters and being as creative as possible with all her arts and crafts.

Overall, our family is doing well and is looking forward to the summer months. Its been quite the year and we can't wait to see what the future holds in store!