Meet the Downwards

About a week ago the Downward family decided to go and take some family pictures! But first I wanted to introduce my awesome new family.

There is Cindy and Kent Downward (mom and dad)
These two are amazing and I couldnt ask for better in-laws. They are loving, caring and all around amazing to everyone they meet.  They have taught me so many life skills and hobbies including fly fishing! Which I can't WAIT to do again. Here's to the best in-laws ever!
(don't mind cute Porter in this picture)

Cory's oldest sister Ashley and  husband Brian Davis are next.

These two have been so fun to get to know the past year. They have 3 beautiful kids Aspen, Brylee and Porter. These three know how to make everyone laugh and smile till their cheeks hurt. They live in Jarome Idaho and visit often.

(Don't mind Grandpa, Dad, Kent in this picture)
Left to Right- Brylee, Bryan, Ashley, Porter, Aspen

The next to introduce is Kristen! Kristen is second oldest and full of laughs. Kristen lived with Cory's parents while we were dating and I got to know her very well. We always seem to have something to talk about. She currently lives with Ashley and Bryan up in Jerome and LOVES IT! She works as a secretary at a PT Office. Kristen is an awesome sister and a wonderful aunt. She loooovvveeesss the Davis kids!

The youngest of the girls is Melinda and her husband Isaac Pena. Melinda is sweet, funny and cares so much about those around her. I have had a great time getting to know her the past couple months while Isaac had been proudly serving our country. They were married over a year ago and live with Cindy and Kent for now. They also have a little yorkie named Taz.

And very last is Cory. Cory is the baby of the family. He is 23 years old and studying at SLCC and U of U to get his degree in mechanical engineering. He works full time at American Appliance (yup he's a repairman! Call him!) I can't say enough good things about Cory so I won't. :) He's amazing and the best husband ever. He loves his family and cares so much about them. He served a mission in West Virginia.

I am extremely grateful for my new family. I love them so much and am so happy I get to be apart of the Downwards.

Auntie Em!!!!

Today there was a weather warning for a severe wind storm... if you missed all that wind today :) ... I had school like I do every day so I got up and headed out the door. On the way to school I listened to the radio and they were talking about wind that had reached up to 95 MPH in Centerville and Bountiful. 15 Semi Trucks were reported to have tipped over. They also had powerlines down and breakers explode. I15 was closed as well for about 1 hour. I got to school and the power was out. NO SCHOOL!!! :) Then the news stations said they had closed schools for today and tomorrow due to wind. Multiple people called into radio stations to tell them that "Centerville looks like a war zone!" People also facebooked "Is it Judgement day?!" haha :) I hope you all had a fantastic windy day here in Utah. I know I froze MY butt off! :) Here's some pics.
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