Our newest family member arrived on March the ten
He grins just like his Daddy--Again, again, again!
Carden Kael is the name Carah & Trever chose
He’s just a happy baby, He seldom shares his woes
He thinks he should be walking he stands up to every chair
But then he’s quick at crawling you find him everywhere
Jentrie Kate is 3 years old she’s sweet as she can be
Saying words her special way, her name is Shentarie
She loves to cuddle up and hear, a favorite story read
She shares a room with Sissy, they’re sharing new twin beds
Jentrie loves to paint, she also loves to dance
She’ll shake her booty any time that she can get a chance
Analyse Kiara is the next in line
She is always ready to have a real good time
She loves to sing her own sweet words
She creates new lyrics no one else has ever heard
Dancing’s a favorite with lessons each week
She’s mastered a cartwheel, her wisdom’s unique
Bryson Kyle Porter is seven already
He’s at the top of his class; he holds that spot steady.
He reads and he writes on the computer he’s great
Math is a favorite at games he’s top-rate
He scores goals in soccer; shooting baskets is fun
A super Big Brother he keeps all on the run!
Carah loves canning; She loves raising her clan
She still loves her crafting whenever she can
Working one day out of each week
Gives her the out that all of us seek
Serving young women keeps her busy at church
Still playing soccer--Hope she doesn’t get hurt!
Trever’s fantastic at his fatherly skills
He’s gentle and patient with messes and spills
Working in finance he’s designing new ways
To streamline the process hospital budgets relay!
An Elder’s quorum counselor his service doesn’t quit
Then Basketball and Soccer keep him running and fit
The middle of April will bring more than the bunny
Trent will be a dad--We all think that’s funny
A baby is coming; a boy so we’ve heard
They won’t share a name--Nary a word
Sarahlo’s keeping busy taking care of our Trent
Then with work at Verizon her time is well spent
She ran the race in Boston; she & Trent traveled far
Hawaii and Ireland--Air travel beats cars
Playing piano at Primary Sarah’s heart always sings
Her crazy antics teach Trent many things
Trent advanced in the airlines to a management slot
His job keeps him thinking and busy a lot
He did a triathalon in November in Phoenix
He loves traveling the world; He’s found it quite scenic
Laneah’s a cutie; She’s definitely two
She keeps Danielle busy finding plenty to do
She had her eyes straightened; They still sparkle with fun
She’s in and out of everything; There’s little she’s not done
Danielle’s an organizer; She keeps Brandon's life straight
She loves cooking healthy with recipes great
She loves being momma; it keeps her busy each day
She’s the best momma ever, Laneah’s sure to say
Teaching the 5 year olds expands her knowledge at church
She loves reading and yoga; And for bargains she’ll search
Brother Porter is loved by students each day
With his special way of teaching, he knows just what to say
He leads the young men in his ward to the top
His influence on youth will never really stop!
Being a fun daddy, a kind husband, too
Keeps Brandon busy every day through
Working on his masters, he’s making top grades
He studies and studies; He loves the life they’ve made
Sarah Shalese became Sarah Tulane
One bright day in May; She likes her new name
She’s going to school at Utah State U
She’s a TA, an RA, and she works at the Credit U
Mike’s a new addition; we love him like a son
He takes good care of Sarah; He thinks she’s number One!
A credit union worker, a loan officer first rate
He’s ready for fun and enjoys Utah State
He and Sarah live in Logan; They teach the 5 year olds
They’re learning to be patient with these youngsters so bold
Sarah couldn’t be happier in any other place
She loves being married and decorating their place
Dennis keeps busy, but he wants a new job
He works in accounting; He likes the financial mob
As the Stake Exec Sec he’s busy on the phone
He knows with Joyce’s talking he is never alone
Joyce is the Grandma--There’s no better name
She loves her little chickens; She’s ready to play a game
At the college she’s teaching, on both PC’s and MAC’s
Sometimes running in circles; She has to stop in her tracks
Being at home is her favorite place to be
Baking cookies and cakes is her sweet reverie
Our family went stand by for Florida’s fun
We loved the adventure; We didn’t find the sun!
We waded in water; We laughed and we cheered
Dressed in matching shirts, people thought we were weird
But we loved the adventure; We would do it again
Just ask the grandkids they want to know when
Our family’s into blogging; We each have a site
Here are the addresses--Take a gander tonight
That way our news will be kept up to date
You’ll know what we’re doing, you won’t have to wait!
Dennis and Joyce
http://www.portertowncrier.blogspot.com/
Trever and Carah (Private)
Trent and Sarah
http://www.theporterhousesizzle.blogspot.com/
Brandon and Danielle
http://porterfam.blogspot.com/
Mike and Sarah
http://thetulanes.blogspot.com/
One of the special gifts we received for Christmas was the DVD of the Ultimate Gift. When all the holiday hoopla subsided, Dennis and I sat down to watch it. I would highly recommend it to anyone. It finished off our holidays with a special, deep meaning of just what giving is all about. 
holidays were spelled FAMILY for the Dennis Porter Family. That is F (fun), A (anticipation–Every time Bryson, Analyse, Jentrie, and Carden came over, Analyse could give an exact count of when Santa would be coming.), M (memories in the making), I (imagination), L (love), Y (yearning for more).
The holiday season began with Thanksgiving. Everyone contributed to a perfect meal and lots of fun. The little ones had their own special table and decor. Bryson did a great job reading off the thankful feathers everyone had composed. The little girls decorated the turkey with the feathers. Two days prior to Thanksgiving, Trent and Sarah announced that their new addition will be a little boy–he’ll be arriving in April. Woo! Hoo!
When it came time for Christmas, things simply moved too fast. Christmas Eve we loved spending with the Gary Porter clan. Everyone brought yummy food–I think I’m still wearing it! We played a game of family feud–but it was more like family fun. The kids ha
d lots of activities. What a terrific tradition! What a terrific family to have as cousins!
ily had arrived. The house was alive. Grandma Joyce received a Wii! I have never been in favor of a single player in front of the TV with video games, but I totally love the family involvement with this one. The big kids were little; the little kids were big. When we were all bowling, Bryson explained it best: “The little kids and the old people are doing better than the others.” I think Grandpa and Grandma were the “old” people. When I asked Jentrie if Santa had come to her house, she said, “Not yet.” Then she proceeded to tell me what Santa had given her. However, I think she was expecting Santa to knock on the door and come in for a visit.