May 24

Alayna came home sick early on Friday. She had a high fever and ached so much that it was hard for her to move. I rocked her while watching TV for about 7 hours that evening. Brought back many memories of when she was a baby. She is feeling much better today.
Tyler had his final band concert this week. It looks like he will still play the trombone in middle school. He is getting very excited to go in to middle school next year. He also had his end-of-the-year track meet on Monday. Hopefully he will write about all this stuff along with the dodgeball tournament against the Marion Police Officers. He thought that was the coolest thing EVER!
Kayla went on the temple trip to Nauvoo yesterday. She really loved it and even got to visit the fudge shop. Sweet! She was very sick this week along with Marisa and Alayna and missed 2 ½ days of school. So, she is spending the holiday weekend trying to get caught back up.
Marisa turned 15 this week. Happy Birthday Marisa!!! She is counting down the days now until she turns 16 and can date and drive by herself. She chose not to have an actual birthday party but to take the money I would have spent and go shopping instead. We haven’t done our girls shopping day yet but hope to go this weekend. She had her final orchestra concert as well. During it, they did all the awards and Marisa actually lettered her Freshman year! How cool is that?? She also auditioned for and made the top orchestra for next year plus scored a division 1 on her solo and her ensemble (the highest score you can get) Pretty cool!
We have a very busy week ahead. We have the annual ward Memorial Day party. Hopefully we will get to go canoeing. Only 10 days of school left- HALLELUJAH!!! The last day is a Monday though (what idiot approved that??) so it will be a very long day. Then we are hoping to take the whole family to see Night at The Museum 2. Anyone want to come with us??

Can you tell Ty and Marisa share a bathroom???

Note from Marisa

Concerts

Alayna coloring

garden boxes and apple trees

Top ten events of the week

Top Ten Events of the Week

Kayla Band concert: She did such a great job and it was a good concert, although it was very long! We were stuffed like sardines in the gym so it wasn’t the most comfortable. But we can tell Kayla is getting really good. She made 1st chair on the 2nd row!

Tyler choir concert: Tyler was so fun to watch. He was so animated and you can tell he sure does love to sing.

Tyler Colonial Day: Tyler dressed up and did his presentation at school. Apparently his presentation was hilarious and he loved it.

Tyler sendoff: They had their 5th grade send off on Friday even though there are 3 weeks of school left. They got to play dodgeball against the policeman! He thought that was pretty awesome. Maybe he will post some info about it on his blog.

Father and son campout rained out: So instead that had a big party at the church with pizza, did skits and played dodgeball. Then they came back home to sleep/ Bob was thrilled that he didn’t have to actually camp.

Betcha didn’t know that a brand new gas tank costs over $500! We came out one day and Bob’s gas tank was leaking gas ALL over the garage! It was a huge stinky mess and we almost had to sell our first born to pay for it.

Only 15 days of school left. Not that I am counting…

We have our big Survivor Party tonight. We have some friends coming over for good food and fun. I hope JT wins. Coach is a psycho. I would have been scared he would kill me in my sleep. What a nut!

I have been subbing a lot lately. May seems to be a big subbing month. No luck on a new job. I am beyond frustrated and discouraged.

We think the Lost finale ROCKED!! But how can they leave us hanging like that? Its just rude!

Coming up this week:
Tyler band concert
Happy 15th Birthday Marisa!!!!
Orchestra dinner and Spring Orchestra concert
Youth temple trip

Alayna