Throw Back ThursdayJosh's younger years

Since we celebrated Josh's birthday this weekend, I wanted to look back at his  younger years.  I found these great photos and wanted to share them.

Memorable MondayApproaching Honor Society

It was so neat to see Josh inducted into the National Honor Society.  I'm so proud of Josh!!!  In high school, my GPA hovered just under 3.5.  The teacher over the National Honor Society was watching to see if my GPA ever reached 3.5.  I wasn't able to reach that goal nor make it into the National Honor Society.  We didn't have weighted classes which is disappointing because I too AP Chemistry my senior year.  I wish I worked a little harder in school and became a member of NHS.  

National Honor Society

Josh was inducted into the National Honor Society last night. Josh has work so hard in school and I'm so proud of him.

Congratulations Josh!!!!!!!

Josh turns 17

Josh turned 17 year old today.  He is growing up into a fine young man.  Here are some pics of him growing up.

We started off celebrating Josh's birthday by touring the the remodeled Inter-Stake Center.  Afterwards, he headed to Red Robin for a Josh's birthday dinner.  It was so yummy!!!

Tiffany arranged a party for him at the Neumeyers, which was so nice of her.  Here are pics of the evening.  I love seeing Josh hanging out with friends!!!

Throw Back ThursdayMom and Sisters

At Jeff's Wedding Brunch

My sisters and I had lunch with my mom and this picture came to mind - Dec. 2010 - not too far back

Diana Harris

Diana Harris passed away on August 17th and her funeral was today. She was one of my mom's best friends.  She would visit my mom, and Lisa and I would love to be there for those visits.  I loved discussing books with her and hearing her opinion.  She was an amazing lady and we will miss her dearly.  It was sad to hear that she lost her battle to breast cancer.  She was only 55 years old, too young to die.  Here are some pics of her at Steve's wedding.

Steve with Linda Wiley, Rod Harris, and Diana Harris

I love her laugh

Memorable MondaySoccer

Josh played soccer with 3 teams.  The first team wasn't really a team, just a group of boys learning to play the game.   It was fun to watch them chase after the ball.  They didn't know any soccer positions so it was a free for all.  The second team was the "Grass Stains" through AYSO.  Josh made a new friend - Stephen and Danni met Emma.   On game day, the boys would split into two fields so that every boy would have a good chance of kicking the ball  It was a great season and I really loved going to the soccer games and practices.  The third team was with the Blue Jays.  This was the season that Josh realized that he didn't really like soccer, so it was the last season.  

Josh is ready to play

Josh and his trophy and medal

Josh and his coach

Check out the great banner that the team moms made

Josh and Steven

Josh in action
Abby is his team mate

Trophy at the end of the season

Josh and the Blue Jays banner

Josh's soccer pose

Josh and his trophy

While Josh played soccer, Jim and the girls played too.  Here are so cute pics of the three of them.

Temple Service

Our family had the opportunity to weed the garden on the temple grounds.  It was a great service and we enjoyed doing it.  A couple of weeks prior to this service project, we attended a special presentation at the visitor's center about service and how it can change people's lives.  Josh and Danni laid sod near the visitor's center just a couple of day prior to this service project.  It's great to do service for the temple both inside and out.

Mesa Temple

Josh hunting for those pesky weeds

Angela sang while she worked.

Emily worked alongside me

Danni helped alongside Jocelyn

Jim and I working together on the tree rings.

Throw Back ThursdayStudent Teacher

Kino Yearbook Pic

I student taught at Kino in the fall of 1994.

Memorable Monday3rd Grade Teachers

Emily started 3rd grade this year and has Mrs. Carlson.  I love to look back and see my other kids in 3rd grade - it has become a tradition.  Here are my kids with their 3rd grade teachers:

Josh - Mrs. Holmann

Danni - Mrs. Prowett

Angela - Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Johnson

Emily - Mrs. Carlson

Josh, Danni, and Emily attended Porter for 3rd grade.  Angela attended Roosevelt for 1-3 grades in the self-contained Special Ed program.  The special ed program that she is enrolled in continues 4-6 at Porter.  I loved what Roosevelt had to offer Angela, but super excited to have her closer to home.

Youth Lake Trip

The youth went on a lake trip.  I give my kids a camera, hoping that I'll get some good pics.  I did get some great ones.  Some of them came from their leaders, which I totally appreciate.  Thanks!!!

Some of the Young Women

Danni and Jocelyn

Fun moments on the lake

Throw Back ThursdayKindergarten Pictures

First Day of Kindergarten of my kids.

Bruce

Jim had a visitor - Bruce.  These two guys are great friends and I'm so glad that they had some time to catch up.  Bruce moved from CA back to AZ, so hopefully they can see more of each other.

First Day of School

The kids started school today and I had the hold signs to indicate which grade they were going to.  I found this idea on the internet and had to try it; out.  

I'm really going to miss my kids now that school is in session.  Since school started on a Wednesday, the older three had late start.  I love that I had have all my kids home for a group picture  Tomorrow, the older kids have A hour and have to be at school at 6:15.  Emily had early release, so I was able to pick her up early and hear all about her day.

My kids on the first day of school 2013

Emily ready for 3rd grade.
She become more anxious when
she lined up with her class.

Angela ready to start 8th grade.
This is her last year at Taylor

Danni ready to start her Sophomore year.

Josh ready to start his Junior Year

My High School kids

Locks of Love

Angela cut her hair and donated it to "Locks of Love".   I sat down and talked to Angela what the organization was and how her donation could help others.  She was willing to cut her hair and donate it.  She looks so cute and grown up with her new hair cut.

Memorable MondayMr. Tingey

Porter has a new principal, Mrs. Paula Warren.  We were invited to come and meet her before school started.  She seems like she will be a good principal for Porter.  She has a Texan accent and I love to hear her talk.  

I remember my elementary school principal, Mr. Tingey from Maeser Elementary.  He was a family friend and we were often invited to his house to socialize.  I remember that he gave Lisa and I are hard time because he knew us.  One time we went to his house and we watched in horror as he cut off a chicken's head.  The chicken keep moving after his head was cut off and he explained why.  I think we had the chicken for dinner.  I remember Mr. Tingey because he was a family friends as well as our principal.

Throw Back ThursdayPlaying the Clarinet

Now that Band Camp has started, it was fun to Throw Back to Josh's first band concert in 5th grade.  He looks so young back then.