The Last Year
The Bird Family has had one heck of a year. It has been almost a year since Brandon lost his job with Freightliner. This last 11 months have been the hardest ones so far in our almost nine years together.....BUT, we have made it through and are stronger now than ever before. So for the update on the Birds: Brandon is now with Smith Power in Salt Lake working on Detroit Diesel Engines and really enjoys it. Unfortunately he isnt making as much as he was at Freightliner and he still works nights, but its is better than nothing. I had to go back to work at Wal-Mart to help with bills, but thankfully after 7 months got a much better job in Salt Lake with Cogent Works. This job has really been the answer to our prayers, cause now Brandon and I can actually see eachother. Well kind of, before we worked opposite shifts and had different days off. We still work opposite shifts, but at least now we have the weekends off together. I work 6:30 to 2:30 and Brandon leaves as soon as I get home, and usually doesnt get home til after 2am. Its a little crazy, but it works for us and is good for the kids; they always have a parent home. We have had to sell alot of stuff to get rid of some bills, including the trailer and Rhino. We for sure could have never made it out without family and Brandon being sooooo frugal. In conclusion the last year has been a downward spiral, but we are all now working our way back up the spiral......woohooo!
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Brandon and I have been married for almost 9 years. We have five children all together; Kaelan (12), Karson(11), Kamrie (6), Konner (4) and Kasen (2). Brandon currently works for Smith Power Products as a diesel mechanic & I am working full time as a verification specialist for Cogent Health.
Brandon and I have been married for almost 9 years. We have five children all together; Kaelan (12), Karson(11), Kamrie (6), Konner (4) and Kasen (2). Brandon currently works for Smith Power Products as a diesel mechanic & I am working full time as a verification specialist for Cogent Health.
Kaelan Robert
Kaelan is 12 years old, he is a total sweetheart and reminds me alot of his dad. He is such a huge help when he is home and really responsible when he wants to be. He is in 7th grade this year and going to Duchesne Highschool. He loves riding his dirtbike, hunting, fishing & playing video games, football and basketball.
Karson Kenneth
Karson is 11 years old, he is pretty much the funniest most headstrong kid you will ever meet. He is always coming up with ways to make money and once made $50 selling photocopied pictures of diesels his dad drew. He is in the 5th grade this year. He likes to ride his four-wheeler, fish, hunt, play video games and is really good at karate.
Kamrie Christine
Kamrie is 6 years old, she started kindergarten this year, and is a very smart, dramatic and stubborn little princess. She loves being a big sister and also enjoys hanging out with her big brothers. She loves to sing and dance, and has recently joined a hip hop dance team in town. Kamrie also enjoys having special days with just her and mommy.
Konner James
Konner is 4 years old and will be starting preschool next year. He is the sweetest and funniest little boy with a huge imagination. He loves his big brothers and wants to be just like them some day. He likes to ride his bike, play with his brothers and wants to start riding dirt bikes and baby bulls next year, lol.
Kasen Brandon
Kasen is 2 and gets to hang out at home for at least two more years before going to pre-school. He is the most energetic and exhausting little boy. He is very easygoing and always smiling. He loves to go, go, go and only stops to eat which thankfully is quite often. I would have to say Kasens favorite things are eating, playing outside and making messes for mommy and daddy to clean up.