AIMS Week

Josh didn't have any AIMS tests to take this week, since he passed them all last year   Josh and I went to lunch at Firehouse Subs on the day he had off of school.  It's a day the juniors and senior look forward to.

Danni took the Reading and Writing portion months ago and just had to take the math portion. She took the Science portion last year.  This is her last year of testing if she passes.

Angela had the Reading, Math, and Science portion to take this year.  She struggles with the AIMS tests, so he helped her by getting enough sleep and a great breakfast.

This is Emily's first and last year to take the AIMS test.  On Friday, Porter had a pep assembly to get the kids ready for their tests.  

Good Luck!!!! 

Comedy Central

Danni's drama group had their Spring Comedy Central.  She was in 2 plays, one of which she wrote and directed with Cali.  This group of actors were so much to watch.  Danni is a great actress and she really lights up the stage when she performs.  I'm so proud of her!!!

 

Throw Back ThursdayEaster 2006

Memorable Monday"Why was She Fired?"

Callings are so hard for children to understand.  Danni is a year behind Josh in primary, so naturally Danni thinks that Josh's primary teacher will hers next year.  Josh had Sis. Udall for his primary teacher one year.  Before the new year started, Sis. Udall was released as a primary teacher and called to be the Relief Society Secretary.  Danni realized that Sis. Udall wasn't going to be her primary teacher and asked "Whey was Sis. Udall fired?" I gave a good chuckle and realized that Danni didn't know about callings.  How often to we just assume that our kids know these kind of things.  I sat down with Danni and explained the situation.  She still wanted Sis. Udall as her primary teacher, but she understood.

Hello Dolly

Josh and Danni were both in "Hello Dolly".  Josh was in the orchestra pit playing both the clarinet and bass clarinet.  Danni was in the ensemble on stage.  I loved every minute of "Hello Dolly" and wished it could have lasted longer.   Some of the more memorable songs were "Call on Dolly", "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", "Before the Parade Passes By", "Elegance", and "Hello Dolly".  I love the music and it plays constantly in my head.  The music was amazing and the orchestra pit worked incredibly hard on this musical.  Danni lit up the stage every time she performed. 

Josh and Danni wearing their T-shirts

I went to every show.

Danni had a beautiful costume

Orchestra Pit

Josh playing in the pit

A lot of people came to see Danni

Josh and cast members and me, of course
Josh' Quorum came, but left early

Danni and some castmates

Danni in action

I loved watching the ensemble on stage and thought that they were so amazing.  There is so much talent at Mesa High individually, but collectively they shine.  It was an amazing production and I'm so glad that my kids were apart of it.

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Throw Back ThursdayHello Dolly with cousins

Throw Back Thursday - Danni saw "Hello Dolly" with her Pace cousins at the Hale theater.  Danni has 2 more shows of "Hello Dolly" this week at Mesa High.  Josh is working super hard in the the pit.  This has been an AMAZING experience for Josh and Danni

Dolly with Danni, Bree, and Kaylynn

MAC Performance

The Wind Ensemble performed at the MAC.  I love hearing the band perform, especially at the MAC (Mesa Arts Center).  The sounded amazing too!!!

Performing their festival piece

After the performance - you can see Josh now