First Day of School

This year my 3 children are going to 3 different schools. Brandon is a freshman at DCHS, Trevor is a 7th grader at a different middle school - Mesa - and Christen is in 4th grade - same school but without her brothers for the first time. Sigh... where does the time go? It is exciting but sad for me too. The first day everyone is gone I get lonely - especially at lunchtime. Brandon and Trevor started Monday and Christen not until Thurday so that made it a bit easier. Brandon starts seminary next week. Another wow!!

They all seem to be adjusting fine and meeting new friends and appreciate the old ones they see and have classes with this year. On Sunday morning Todd gave the kids fathers blessings as usual. It was a really neat experience. This is a tradition for us - but it seemed extra special this time. He gave me a blessing too. Then, in Relief Society we had a lesson on the priesthood. Todd and I have our moments and he drives me CRAZY sometimes -- BUT, I was so thankful to him for preparing for this and for honoring his priesthood. I am very blessed. He mentioned later that the things that were said really were what Heavenly Father wanted.

Last Day of School -

I have a tradition of takng a picture of the kids on the way out of school. (see middle) I missed out on Brandon - although do have pics of his 8th gr graduation (note to self - add Brandons Pics and field day)
Anyhow, Trevor is very excited to move on to the neighborhood middle school - mainly to be out of uniforms. It is bittersweet for me. Chisten has another 3 yrs at Charter - unless they kick her out bacause of her pink hair. (another long story to be posted later)

Christen's ACS Play and Talent Show

Christen was recently in a school play called the Tongue Cut Sparrow. She played the xylophone and did a fabulous job!

This year Christen and several of her friends performed a pom routine. It was adorable and would not have happened with out a wonderful, fun teacher who helped them during many a recess.

School Sock Hop

Todd and I took Christen and her friend Emma to the school Sock Hop Fundraiser. They had a great time and Todd danced with both the girls - as well as me. Christen was in a group that performed a dance for everyone to "Rock Around the Clock"

First Day of School

Brandon started school on Monday (8th gr) Brandon was a bit disappointed what he got home because he wasnt with many of his friends and they also split up the band class so he wasnt with some of those people either. However, he feels now like he will survive. Everyday I tell him to meet one or two new people and tell me about them. Yesterday afternoon I told him to meet 3 people for today. He then said, - "that is too many!!" Poor kid! He is doing better and even wants to run for Student Council Treasurer.

Trevor is in 6th gr - middle school where he is. He is doing just fine and didnt seem to bothered by the changes of moving around classes etc. He has the teachers that Brandon had so that is good.

Christen has a new teacher for 3rd gr who just moved here from Georgia. We were hoping for either of the other teachers but I think it will be fine. She had a good day yesterday and has quite a few friends in her class.

I dont feel pressured to be a room mom this year -- so Im not going to be!! Hopefully, I still will substitute every once in a while. I especially missed the kids as I ate my lunch alone yesterday! We needed maybe one more week of summer!

Christen's last days as a second grader

Insect Science Fair - Walking Stick

Best helper award in the class

Christen had a fun year and really improved in her reading and writing. The last week of school she had a field trip to see the movie 'Earth" and had field day and a luau party. It was fun to be her room mom. I think I will take a break next year!

Pioneer Day for Christen

Friday was Pioneer Day at school for Christen. She had a special dress that has been passed down by several generations - not as far back as the pioneers - but her gma made the dress she is wearing for Aunt SueAnn as a Betsy Ross costume and then her cousins have worn it and now it is Christens turn!