Memorial Day Weekend

School is over and the Mesa public pools are open.  So, swimming is on the agenda this weekend.  We went swimming to Mesa High and Brimhall.  Swimming with the family is the best.

Throw Back ThursdayWhere did the time go???

It doesn't seem to long ago that I sent this beautiful daughter of mine to kindergarten. In 13 years, she has grown and done amazing things in school. Congratulations!!!! 

Danni

Danni and Maybree
Kindergarten to Graduataion

Awards

Both Danni and Emily received some awards at the end of school.  They both have worked hard at school and I'm really proud of them.

Danni won the best actress in the Spring One Act and also won the "Laughter and Tears" Award. She thinks that the Laughter and Tears award is a spirit award.  Her best actress award was well earned and I laughed and cried every time I saw it.  I will miss her drama days, but know that they served in well in high school.  This is Mrs. Stones last year at Mesa High, so it was an emotional award ceremony.  She also earned another letter in drama.  Congratulations Danni!!!!!!

Danni's awards

Peter Pan was honored at an award ceremony at Gammage.  The students walked the red carpet and performed on the stage.  Mesa high won 8/11 awards including Overall Production.  Congratulations to the directors, cast, and crew of Peter Pan!!

Fun at Gammage

Emily received the Citizenship in the Quarter for her class.  This award is designed for those kids who demonstrate good behavior along with class participation and leadership.  She has grown a lot this year and discovered her voice in class.  She is such a sweet girl and I'm glad to hear from her teacher that she is coming out of her shell.  I love seeing her become more confident in herself and what she knows.  Emily has a really bright future!!!  Congratulations Emily!!!!!

Emily's certificate
So proud of her!!!

Gary's Visit

My cousin, Gary Meyer, came down for some work stuff and then spent the weekend with our family.  We started off the weekend going out to dinner at Gecko Grill.  Gecko Grill is one of my favorite restaurants.  

Gecko Grill

The next day, we went to the Goldfield Ghost town to walk around.  Afterwards we went to see part of the desert.  It was great to just walk around and talk to Gary.  We went to In-n-Out for lunch afterwards. Lisa, Gary, and I ended the night going to see Captain America: Civil War.  I think we missed a few movies and were lost in the plot a few times, but it was fun just being there together.  It was a great day!!!

Fun at Goldfield

Lost Dutchman Park

After church, my parents came over to Lisa's house for dinner and to see Gary.  I'm glad that he chose to spend so much time with us.  It was great to hear what Gary and his family are up to.  He is such a great guy.  It was great to see Gary this weekend.  Thanks for coming to visit!!!

Throw Back Thursday2016 Graduates

Danni has 3 cousins her age that are graduating high school this year. Congratulations to the 4 of them!!!!

Throw Back ThursdaySisters

Throw Back Thursday - Sisters Danni has looked after Angela these past two years at Mesa High. She has helped her more ways than I can count, but including her with her friends is at the top of the list. Danni's friends became Angela's friends and they often included her. We are going to miss having Danni at Mesa High next year. Thanks Danni!!! You are one in a million!!! 

Memorable MondayMay 8, 2006

 Jim received a telescope.  He received it from working at Merchants Information Solutions for 15 years.  The company gave him recognition and a catalog to pick a gift from.  He picked the telescope.  We were all able to look in it and see the craters on the moon.  He tried to look at Jupiter and others planets, but he wasn't able to see it up close.  

We are getting ready for the summer.  We signed up for swim lessons and planning our trips.  We are going to Utah for a reunion.  We are leaving at the end of June.  It's going to fun to see family and friends.  

Dani and Angela are getting their dance costumes tomorrow.  They love to get their costumes.  After their dance show, they become dress-ups.  I'll take pictures and e-mail them.  In a week, the dance studio takes their pictures and class picture.  

I'm busy getting ready for enrichment night. Well, that's the exciting stuff going on.  Not much I know.  It's okay with me

Memorable MondayJournal Entry May 8, 2006

 Jim received a telescope.  He received it from working at Merchants Information Solutions for 15 years.  The company gave him recognition and a catalog to pick a gift from.  He picked the telescope.  We were all able to look in it and see the craters on the moon.  He tried to look at Jupiter and others planets, but he wasn't able to see it up close.  

We are getting ready for the summer.  We signed up for swim lessons and planning our trips.  We are going to Utah for a reunion.  We are leaving at the end of June.  It's going to fun to see family and friends.  

Dani and Angela are getting their dance costumes tomorrow.  They love to get their costumes.  After their dance show, they become dress-ups.  I'll take pictures and e-mail them.  In a week, the dance studio takes their pictures and class picture.  

I'm busy getting ready for enrichment night. Well, that's the exciting stuff going on.  Not much I know.  It's okay with me.

Throw Back ThursdayI love being a mom!!!

Mother's Day is going to be great because I get to spend the day with them!!!

Memorable MondayJournal Entry May 2, 2007

This has been a boring week.  There were a few highlights that I will share with you.

1- Josh was in the newspaper on Thursday.  In the Arizona Republic in the Mesa pull out section.  The article was about lunch prices.  Josh and his friend was pictured in the article.  I'll enclose part of the article.  I volunteered on Thursday and found out about the article.  The office staff gave me a copy.  Josh says that he is famous.  Only in his classroom.

2- Emily went to nursery on Sunday.  I stayed half way and then left.  She didn't cry.  When I left, she was eating snack.  It was a good time to leave.  I told someone in the nursery that Emily will need help getting out of the chair when she was done.  I checked on Emily a while later.  She was still sitting in the chair while everyone else was playing.  The tables were all put away.  It was just Emily sitting.  I had someone go in the nursery and get her off the chair so she could play.  I didn't want to go in.  I wanted her to be in nursery without me.  She cried when I came to get her.  I think she realized that I was coming to get her.  She held me tight.  It was a good experience.  I'll see how next week goes.

3- Angela might not go to Lehi next year.  I was told that she may go to Roosevelt instead.  There are 2 schools that have the SLLD (Speech-Language Learning Disability) program.  The Special Ed department will determine where she will be placed.  I just went to Lehi to view the program.