January 29, 2006

January 29, 2006

Well, I finished my final final! Whoo-hoo! Now I get my fingerprints done this week and wait for my official grade to come, and then I get to send off for my new license. I am so excited. It is so nice to have that done. Bob and I went to vote on Tuesday and the bond passed with 75% of the people voting yes. So, the new school will be finished by Fall 2007. I’m afraid they are going to have to split our ward too because it is growing too fast. They actually had people sit up where the choir normally does because there were no seats left. I guess that’s a good thing?

Marisa had a fun rehearsal for orchestra Friday night. They are getting ready for the Metro Honors concert next Saturday. She auditions for what chair she will be tomorrow.

We have a fun week planned ahead. Hal and Corey are coming to do cool science presentations to Tyler and Kayla’s classes at school. The kids have a primary performance as well as Marisa’s orchestra performance. We are also gearing up for our big Survivor Premiere Party with our new chocolate fountain. Look out!

my support group as I mop!

cheese!

Alayna

Bob with Kayla, ty and Alayna on his back

Jan 23, 2006

January 23, 2006

Good Morning, everyone! Hopefully you have all been able to check out our website and see our fun slide shows. We have some pretty funny pictures!

Yesterday, Alayna gave her very first talk in primary. Marisa helped her and she did such a great job. Each time Marisa would whisper in her ear and then she would rise up on her toes and speak into the microphone. It was so precious. Then Marisa gave a wonderful talk and Kayla did the scripture and prayer.

We got the results back this week on their National testing scores. Kayla did so well and it said that her test performance was approximately the same as that of a typical fifth grade student- so that was very exciting! She also had to make a tough decision this week at school. She has had some friends since the beginning of the year. However, lately they have been making poor decisions by making fun of other kids, dressing immodestly and doing anything and everything to be in the popular group. Kayla totally disagreed with everything they were doing. So, this week she told them that she would prefer not to be friends anymore. I know this was very hard on her, especially since she has a hard time finding friends. But I have never been so proud. She also remembered some of the stories we read in the Book of Mormon about how sometimes its hard to stand up for what you believe in. Anyway, she is doing great and flourishing in her new math club!

We got Marisa’s results back as well. She scored a 98% on the National testing. Plus, it said that her test performance was approximately the same as that of a typical student in the 12th grade!! Can you believe that? Then, she has been invited because of her scores, to attend the college for kids program this summer. She will enroll in 3 courses at Coe College. Is that exciting or what? She also has auditions coming up next week for what chair she will have for the Honors Metro Choir.

Alayna’s class gets to take a trip to the post office this week. She has been feeling much better. She had her kindergarten screening (they do it when they are 3) and she failed the hearing test. I guess it was because of the severe sinus infection she had, so we will get it retested as soon as it clears.

The bond issue that needs to pass so they can build the new school is tomorrow. I hope it passes since my new job will depend on it. I take my last final on Thursday and then start the licensing process.

I guess everything else here is normal. We watched “Once upon a mattress” last night and I was able to share my true life story of the Princess and the pea- remember, Nina? We loved reading everyone’s emails and blogs this week. Thanks a million for sharing with us!

Love- us!

can't see it really well, but this is Bob's swollen ankle