Melissa Rose

Melissa is my youngest child. She has been dancing with Nevada Ballet for 7 years now. She moved down there right after she graduated from high school. Melissa started dancing when she was 5 and has always had a strong love for classical ballet. When she was younger she would travel the summers to different states where they have great art programs. She would train all summer long away from home. As hard as it was to see her go, she loved doing it. Melissa danced at the Conservatory, and took ballet classes at University of Utah. Melissa has had some hard times. She has lost two boyfriends in tragic accidents. She thinks of them everyday and works hard to keep going so that they can be proud of her. We are all so proud of Melissa for all that she has achieved.

Zach

My son and his son! Zach is my oldest child. He married his high school sweetheart, Kelly Farley. They have been married for 13 years. Zach and Kelly have two older kids, Conner 13 and Emmy 8. This picture is their newest addition. His name is Simon Oliver Sharples. Simon will be one in January. Zach owns his own graphic design company. He is a very talented artist. Zach has always loved art. When Zach was a toddler his favorite color was orange. The pediatrician said that's a sign of creativity. I guess he was right. Zach also has a passion for airplanes. We would go on family vacations to the Oregon cost and go to the beach. Zach was fine with that as long as he had a model airplane to work on. He is a great dad and husband. He works very hard. Zach is very generous and would do whatever he could for his family. We are very proud of him.