Today marks one month that I've been in Mexico and I've loved every minute of it! <3 #grutastolantongo #hiddenparadise #ilpmexico
I'm changing schools today and I'm really going to miss thee kids in Apaseo! They are the sweetest and I'm so proud of all they've learned so far
Alayna had her final choir concert and her Hart grandparents were even here to attend. She did a wonderful job!
We were able to accomplish MANY household projects in just the past few days that Corey and Hal were here. Everything looks amazing!!!
Look at the beautiful pea gravel throughout the garden boxes. It was 4 tons!!!
New garage shelving…
New living room décor (it will look better when I get the wedding pics up:
Gparents took us out to celebrate Tyler’s graduation
Wonderful thank yous from AMS to say goodbye
Tyler had his final band concert this week and senior recognition. He did a great job and we are proud of him and his musical accomplishments. He lettered in band as well.
Other News:
I got another call from John, the principal at my new school. He offered me an additional position. So, the middle schools have a Technology Integration Coach. I was offered the position as the Assistant technologist. Basically doing everything I said I would but get paid more. I accepted and felt honored that I was asked! I am so excited for next year!
I finally announced to the kids at Anamosa middle that I was leaving. There were many in tears. My heart breaks to leave them, but I have to do what’s best for me.
Domestic Disasters:
Alayna decided to make cookies for the ward talent show and forgot about it until the day before. So we ran to the store that day, got an already mix and burnt them.
Then I tried to make peanut butter cookies last night and forgot the peanut butter! I noticed when I was putting them on the tray. Good Grief.
Then, Alayna kept saying she thought there was something wrong with her braces. She kept bugging me so we took her in- only to find out she had been wearing the rubber bands the wrong way- they didnt tell her to change them. Oops. So now she has a very sore mouth and a few months added on before she gets them off.
Maybe one of these days I will tell you about my cupcake thief story….
Happy 22nd Birthday to Marisa! We love you and hope your day was amazing!!!
The Linn-Mar High School production of the Meredith Willson musical “The Music Man” received several honors in the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards. The show was presented April 28th, 29th and 30th in the Linn-Mar High School auditorium. It received Production Awards for Outstanding Overall Performance and Outstanding Student Orchestra. The show earned two Student Awards for Outstanding Performance in a Principal role for Anna Moore as “Marian Paroo” and Brenna O’Hara as “Mrs. Paroo.” Four Special Recognition honors were presented. Two for Performance in a Principal Role to Connor Haskell as “Harold Hill” and Samantha Kragel as “Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn”. Other special Recognition Awards were given for the Ensemble Cast and for Participation of Community Youth.
Congratulations to Fine Arts Departments throughout the district for these well deserved awards!
Tyler had his final choir concert and it was wonderful. They sound amazing! It was also senior recognition night. He lettered all 3 years which is an awesome!! They called each senior by name and announced where they are going “Tyler will be serving a 2 year LDS mission after which he will attend BYU-Idaho and major in music.” They each got a rose to bring down to their mom in the audience. It was dark and I only had a camera phone.
Their musical won 9 awards (Tyler can explain more) so they have been asked to come this summer to do it in Des Moines. Also, Tyler will be moving to Utah in June and plans to live with Jonathan and family while he works to raise money for his mission and get a Utah residency.
Alayna rocked the tennis season and is excited to do a tennis camp this summer.
Our summer reading program is off to an amazing start. sometimes you just have to give the right incentive…
I love watching the students succeed. It will be hard to leave these students that I love. Especially knowing they are not being left in good hands. But I am extremely excited for my new adventure at Excelsior!!! I absolutely cant wait!!!
