January 2011

Currently, there are TEN people living in the Brelsford home (excluding our 5 pets). With everyone constantly chattering, spilling, making dirty dishes, and walking along the carpet, there's a lot to do! But all the daughters pitch in nicely to help clean up messes and look after the younger boys.
We are reigning in the new year with a bang in Dad's nursing program! He has started a program that combines two years of knowledge into one, intense year. Spending a grueling amount of time locked in his study, he ventures out only to visit the kids and the gym.
Mom is working hard at her two dental offices. She recently received a raise! Good job, Mom! And a mother's work is hardly ever done, so everyone tries to keep things tidy at the house. With her dental hygienist job, it's the least we could do.
Starting college is...Krisha! She loves all of her teachers but is struggling to purchase books. It's a total bummer. Ethan is in good hands at his daycare and the same to little baby Conner.
Chelsea and Johnny have accustomed to life with the Brelsfords. Chelsea lends a helping hand whenever she can and has even created the chore schedule! Johnny is always good for some laughs or entertaining football.
Fund-raising, fund-raising, fund-raising! That's half of Chandley's life right now! Her Spring Tour is coming up (this April) and she successfully raised $328 out of the $495 needed. She's really excited to go and we all know she'll perform to the best of her abilities.
Jocelyn's social life is a blooming, bright flower. Calls flow in and out of the house all day! Working at home has some issues, but she's perking up and realizing this family needs her!
Jess and Ethan are two monsters! They run around the house: "Power Rangers!" "I gotta gun!" "Let's race!" "No, Ethan!" "No, Jess!". Constantly talking, screaming, jumping, knocking things over and all that. Yes, perfect 5 and 6 year olds.
Babies are adorable! And Conner is the cutest of them all. He just grows and grows. He attracts all the cooing attention (except when he has a stinky).
The Brelsfords are hanging in there! It's crazy, but we all love being together again.