GOODBYE 2008!

2008 HERE AND GONE!
Can you believe it is that time again.
Another year out the door and we are ringing in a New Year.

January ----Terri, was thinking about going back to school.
Scott, had returned to work part time.
Amber, begging us to move to Alaska.
Mollie, excited to get back to school after a winter break to see all her friends.
Cody, started counting the days when school lets out.

February --- Terri, trying to get everything needed to start school in March.
Scott, being nagged by Amber to move to Alaska.
Amber, begging Terri to nag Scott to move to Alaska.
Mollie, not wanting to move away from all her friends.
Cody, still counting down the days that school is out.

March --- Terri, enrolled into Axia College of University of Phoenix and so excited about it.
Scott, finally saying YES to Amber's request to move to the 49th State. Also trying
to get things ready for a HUGE house sale!!
Amber, all excited daddy said yes, getting things ready for us to be there in June.
Mollie, all excited she got all A's on her report card, but sad cuzz we are moving.
Cody, finding a way to tell his mom he wants to move with us.

April ---- Terri, working really hard at getting things ready to move, trying not to let
my schooling go, and working full time at the Hampton Hotel. OUR HOUSE
SOLD way to fast....
Scott, selling everything at next to nothing so we can move in May.
Amber, was shocked that our plans were changed, and we are coming to Alaska
in May.
Mollie, excited now finally about the move, but still sad to leave her Miranda.
Cody, turned a BIG 15!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODSTER!

May ---- Terri, received her first 4.0 gpa during the move. Fell in love with her new residence.
Scott, started his new job at the Clarion Peninsula and loves it.
Amber, helping us get settled in.
Mollie, loving her new room, hanging out with her sister, but missing her old friends.
Cody, Loving the country....

June---- Terri, started working, still going to school trying to maintain her 4.0.
Scott, his health started to do a huge turn around... feeling so much better.
Amber, started working at the same place Terri is working.
Mollie, she turn the big 13!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOO - BOO!!!
Cody, exploring the woods behind our home.

July---- Terri, turned 43!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMA!
Scott, trying to get use to all day daylight.
Amber, was in the 4th of July Parade
Mollie, loves staying up all night long because it is daylight.
Cody, went paintballing with a bunch of guys and loved it.
WE CELEBRATED OUR FIRST 4TH OF JULY IN ALASKA!

August--- Terri, working working and working more.
Scott, Is still amazed that we finally made it here.
Amber, turned 21!!! SHE IS FINALLY LEGAL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Mollie, getting ready to start a new school... scared yet excited.
Cody, came back from seeing his mom in Utah... excited about school! (amazing)

September--- Terri, accomplished another 9 weeks of school with outstanding grades.
Scott, started working another job at the hotel Terri worked at as a maintaince
man.
Amber, broke up with her boyfriend of 4 years and is adjusting to being free
again. WILL SHE MAKE IT????
Mollie, has made a lot of new friends at school and is on the honor roll.
Cody, had decided already at this time that he was not going to live in Utah
again.

October--- Terri, enjoying Alaska. Loving the wildlife.
Scott, wondering if it will get down to the below zero's.
Amber, started a new job up at the slopes... loving the single life.
Mollie, getting ready for Halloween, not sure what she will be.
Cody, wanting Mollie to gather him lots of candy.
CELEBRATED OUR FIRST HALLOWEEN HERE IN ALASKA!

November----Terri, realized that her life is going really good, is getting really excited for the
holidays.
Scott, turned 42 this birthday.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTTIE!!!
Amber, gets to come home for Thanksgiving....
Mollie, can't make up her mind what she wants for Christmas.
Cody, is counting down the days for Christmas break.
CELEBRATED OUR 2ND THANKSGIVING, AND OUR 5TH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY HERE IN ALASKA!!!

December---Terri, IS SO EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS!
Scott, is amazed at all the snow and ice we have here.
Amber, is working lots.
Mollie, wants so many things for Christmas.
Cody, is glad that Christmas break is here FINALLY!

Yes, it shows that the Criner Family was very happy to have made the HUGE move that we did!
For the year 2009 we have set a few goals, 1) to budget and save our money for a new home to call our own 2) the kids want to do better in school. 3) and finally for us to all be healthy and happy.

May all of you have the happiest of happy new years, and accomplish the goals that you will all set for this coming new year. I hope that you can all look back with pride and joy of the great accomplishments and fun times that you have all had in 2008. I am so excited for this new year to be here...

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!!! HELLO 2009!