Greatest Hits of 2011

Well it would be an understatement to admit that 2011 was the year of change! Luckily for us and our a family most of the changes that came this year were ultimately positive. Many welcome additions and transformations came out of 2011, and we welcome 2012!

Here are some of the most important moments of 2011 for Jeff and I this year:

January: Family Trip to Portland, Oregon with Erika and Dad. Jeff got to meet Grandma and Grandpa Baxter. We rang in the New Year with a great dinner (at 4:00 I might add!)

March: Jeff receives job offer at Taber Construction marking a major decision for Jeff and I to leave Chico and move back to the Bay Area. After serious consideration, we decided its the best opportunity for us.

April: Jeff moves in with Grandma and Grandpa Gukan to start the job on April 1st. Chelsea gets a fabulous bridal shower at the ranch, followed by a bachelorette party later. Later in the month I have a job interview for a 2/3rd grade position in Sacramento.

Unfortunately in the month of April, my Grandpa Baxter passed away. He was a loving, caring, intelligent man who is missed daily. Jeff and I are so thankful we got to spend New Year's with him, and will always remember is grin and wit!!

May: I am offered the 2/3 teaching position on May 5! Jeff and I get married on May 7! Jaimie graduates from college on May 14! We move to the ranch on May 28!

June: Jeff and I move into a place in Vacaville June 4th! Kendall Julia Demers is born June 6th! Jeff turns 25 on June 10! Chelsea turns 25 on June 30!

July: Chelsea starts new job as 3rd grade teacher for Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy.

August: Jeff and Brian earn 3rd place in the annual Delta Frog Tournament. School starts for Chelsea, and she loves her job/classroom.

September: Autumn Faith Demers is born September 1st!

October: Grandma and Grandpa G move in to Emeritus at Rancho Solano. 


November-December: Work, holiday parties, family gatherings, busy busy busy!!