Amberly's Kindergarten Graduation - Celebration of Learning Day!

Yesterday we were able to go to Amberly's Kindergarten Graduation! It was wonderful! I guess I hadn't really thought too hard recently about the fact that my youngest was finishing kindergarten until they asked everyone to raise their hands whose child was their first to graduate and those whose was last. Then said about how it was an emotional day. Okay, your not suppose to give the tears permission! Amberly was precious as she walked across the stage and was presented with her "diploma". What a great year she has had!!

Amberly walking to Ms. Ljungdahl on the stage after her name was called. They said the child's name and then said what they had said they liked about kindergarten. Amberly said she had loved everything but especially having Junior Achievement with her Daddy. Priceless for Daddy!

Amberly and Mrs Fleming our wonderful principal. We had Mrs. Fleming as our principal when Trent was in Kindergarten and Eyn was in 4th grade. Love her!! The children absolutely love her!! I do believe a great Principal makes a great school!

In Amberly's class they always talk about how they are a kindergarten family. This is the extended kindergarten class family.

Amberly and the lovely Ms. Ljungdahl.

Mom, Dad and Amberly enjoying the day together!

Congratulations Amberly and good luck in 1st grade!

Seven Lakes High School Choir Banquet

May 15th - Choir Banquet

We were able to attend Elizabeth's Choir Banquet. It was held at a very nice country club and the tickets were $32 per person. Luckily, Seniors were free so Darin and I just had to purchase tickets. In years past either Darin or I attended but considering it was Elizabeth's last year and that they honor the seniors we both "had to" go. It was a wonderful evening! It was by far the best choir banquet! The food was delish and the program was great! It was a little emotional at times during the program, but we really enjoyed the evening.

The pictures are out of order that they were taken, but it will do. :)

This is Elizabeth and Mr. Carter - the head Choir Director. All I can say is that he is the best director we could have ever asked for! Elizabeth has been in his top choir since her freshman year and absolutely has learned so much from him!! Photo Op on the staircase leading into the ballroom where the banquet was held.
Elizabeth and a few of her choir friends.

Elizabeth and Mrs. Cooper - the assistant choir director. This was her 2nd year at Seven Lakes and she is loved by everyone! One wonderful thing about Mrs. Cooper is that she is also Sister Cooper! She is in our Stake at church and the youth have worked with her in the Stake Youth Choir. She is such a wonderful example and has really been a wonderful addition to our choir program! It's great because we'll still get to see her around!

Darin with his flowers he received for the work he's done on the Choir Website. He has helped with it for the past 3 years and is happy to now pass it on to the next person.

Elizabeth with Mr. Carter when he was spotlighting her. He told about how out of all of his students he has really seen her grow and mature over the past 4 years. She was in tears as he spoke about her. She will really miss the choir program!

Elizabeth and Mr. Carter again during her spotlight. He had each senior come forward to be spotlighted. While they were there they had a baby picture, an embarrassing picture, and a present picture come up on the screen. We were one of only a handful of families who had been in the SLHS choir program since the beginning of the school 4 years ago.

It has been a joy to be a part of such a wonderful program in such a great high school. We will miss it.

Trent's Last Cub Scout Pack Meeting

A few weeks ago Trent attended his last Cub Scout Pack Meeting. It was a big night for him because he not only earned his weblos badge but he also was awarded his arrow of light. He worked hard to achieve both of these and we are very proud of him for doing so! Now he has "bridged" over into scouts and loves being with the other 11 year olds in our ward!

Trent with Robert Frame and Aaron Nelson. Brother Frame worked with Trent before our ward split off in January to work alone. He also worked with Eyn when he was in Weblos. He is very dedicated to scouting and we loved working with him. Brother Nelson took off where Brother Frame left off and has done fabulous with Trent. Trent really enjoyed all he did in weblos. Trent is standing on the bridge that each boy crossed symbolizing crossing from cubs to scouts. He's also holding the arrow he received for getting his arrow of light.

Happy Trent!

Proud Mom and Dad with Trent after he "pinned" mom.