Joel & Syna

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Joel and I met 15 years ago, on August 10th on the beach at Bear Lake, Idaho. We spent the whole night getting to know each other, talking on the beach until the sunrise. Then we dated long distance for almost two years before we got married.
Joel and I met 15 years ago, on August 10th on the beach at Bear Lake,...
Joel builds beautiful custom homes working for his family’s business.
Joel builds beautiful custom homes working for his family’s business.
Syna does hair, makeup, eye lash extensions and waxing.
Syna does hair, makeup, eye lash extensions and waxing.
On April 24th 2009 we had a Cambodian wedding. It was a busy day with traditional ceremonies including a parade and many outfit changes. Whatever your child’s ethnic background, we will make an effort to teach them the importance of their heritage.
On April 24th 2009 we had a Cambodian wedding. It was a busy day with...
The next day we had our Cambodian reception where we danced the night away. 
At the end of the night we are always the last ones on the dance floor!
The next day we had our Cambodian reception where we danced the night...
A week later on May 2nd we were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. We try to live a very Christ centered life and will raise your child to love the Lord.
A week later on May 2nd we were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. We try...
Every year for our anniversary we celebrate with a road trip. We’ve been to Las Vegas, Zion, Redwoods, Arches & Canyonlands, Yosemite, Columbia River Gorge & Portland, Mesa Verde, Bryce, Shoshone Falls & City of Rocks, and Park City.
Every year for our anniversary we celebrate with a road trip. We’ve be...
For our 8th anniversary we went to Samoa! Obviously not a road trip but Joel lived there for two years for a service mission and had been dying to go back. He also speaks Samoan fluently!
For our 8th anniversary we went to Samoa! Obviously not a road trip bu...
In 2013 we bought our first house in Nibley Utah. Where we lived for 8 years.
In 2013 we bought our first house in Nibley Utah. Where we lived for 8...
In 2017 we welcomed the cutest, most chill Golden Doodle named Cooper to the family!
In 2017 we welcomed the cutest, most chill Golden Doodle named Cooper...
January 11th, 2019 Mika was born and ours lives changed forever!!
January 11th, 2019 Mika was born and ours lives changed forever!!
Now a family of three!!
Now a family of three!!
Our first family vacation to Hawaii! Mika’s first time to the ocean. He’s our little fish who loves the water!
Our first family vacation to Hawaii! Mika’s first time to the ocean. H...
After six months of placement the adoption was official and we got to be sealed to our Mika boy!
We are very close to our family and they are supportive and excited for our adoption/s. Here is Joel’s family…
After six months of placement the adoption was official and we got to...
The next day we blessed Mika where both families were in attendance. Here is my family. Your child will grow up with 7 uncles, and 7 aunts, along with 2 sets of  grandparents!
The next day we blessed Mika where both families were in attendance. H...
Mika has 22 cousins! 19 on Joel’s side and 3 on mine. Your child will grow up with so many buddies to play with!
Mika has 22 cousins! 19 on Joel’s side and 3 on mine. Your child will...
Celebrating Mika’s turning one, his “first down!” Our first year of parenthood consists of sleepless nights and all the firsts, steps, teething, big smiles, haircuts, you name it.
Celebrating Mika’s turning one, his “first down!” Our first year of pa...
Mika turning 2! 
This year consists of lots of adventures, biking the Hiawatha trail, boating in Lake Powell, camping & backpacking, and daily booty shaking. Mika made friends everywhere we would go, he has the funniest personality.
Mika turning 2! This year consists of lots of adventures, biking the...
Last year we sold our house in Nibley and Joel is currently building our new house! We hope to be in before the end of the year. Then there will be plenty of room for our growing family!
Last year we sold our house in Nibley and Joel is currently building o...
Celebrating Mika turning three at Disneyland! 
Mika is obsessed with Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man and was so excited to see both of them at the parks. It was as fun as it was exhausting to celebrate in this magical place.
Celebrating Mika turning three at Disneyland! Mika is obsessed with...
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