On Thursday we got to participate in the annual Traverse Mountain Elementary 5K. They started at different times so I decided to run with Harlee and Nash. Luke took his headphones and ran with his class. Nash could have done the shorter route for the kindergarten class but he was tough and did the whole thing with Harlee and I. They ran a lot more of it than last year and we endured minimal complaining. So grateful for a school that promotes health and fitness. Love this tradition.
On Wednesday I got to go to Luke's class to see his presentation for his state report. The state he was assigned was North Carolina. He worked so hard and did the whole thing all by himself. He did an amazing job. He learned lots of fun facts about the state including a few crazy laws such as you cannot sing off key and you cannot let a rabbit run down the street. Both of these laws, if broken, require jail time. He focused a bit on the Wright Brothers who flew over the state. There is a monument there in their honor. Luke is such a great student and I am so proud of the work that he has done.
PS- Who is that blondie? Cannot believe how light his hair is getting!
Lately whenever Tag and I are waiting for his bus he asks "Say cheese?" This is his way of asking me to take a picture of him. He loves to see the results right after the picture is taken. After a picture or two he will say "Funny face". This is when he puts his hands on his cheeks and poses for another picture. Seriously love this kid. He is showing so much progress and talking so much more. The other day I was soaking my feet to cut out an ingrown toenail (super gross) and Tag came up to me and said "Mom what you doing for your feet?" So proud of this little guy. He brings so much joy to our family.
Yesterday Luke and Harlee came home and told me that they were both recognized as students of the month for their class. I am so proud of them and how special to get it in the same month. Each of them received a note from their teacher explaining why they were chosen. Here is Luke's note: Luke has been a wonderful student this year! He is always very responsible with his work and turns his work in on time! He is a friend to all. Keep it up Luke! Miss Smith. Here is Harlee's note: Harlee is a great listener! She is always interested in what others have to say. She is a great example to others! Great Job! Mrs. Gremmert. I am so excited for them and so grateful that they are such great students and examples to others. I am a proud mom!
After spending the morning at dance competition, we had the annual Dance Depot recital. This year I taught Harlee's tap class. They performed to "At the Hop" and she did an amazing job. I pushed them and taught them difficult choreography. They really rose to the occasion and I was so impressed with how great they did. Beckie taught their jazz and they did "Ease on Down the Road". So fun to be Harlee's teacher. Love those sassy girls!
Saturday was Harlee's 2nd Dance Competition. It was held at Provo High School- so fun to go back to my old stomping grounds! Harlee performed a dance called True to your Heart. Her group did such a great job and was awarded 3rd place. I have to say that the fact that Harlee loves to dance makes all my dreams come true. I LOVE to watch her perform! She truly loves it. She never walks around the house. She is always dancing! Love her!
On Friday I got to go to Nash's Animal Showcase. The animal he chose was a tiger. He had to create a diorama. Unlike when Luke was little and I felt I needed to control all school projects, I let Nash do most of the work. He drew trees, bushes, and a pond. I helped him cut them out and glue them in the shoe box. He then had to draw an animal wheel that talked about tiger facts. He did an amazing job. I enjoyed the whole program except at the end when a little blonde could not keep her hands off of Nash. She kept hugging him and telling him that she could not wait to see him on Monday. I could not stop glaring at her. I asked Nash if she does this often and Nash said yes. He also told me that sometimes his teacher will warn her to keep her hands to herself! We are in trouble...
*The little blonde in the corner of the first picture is the handsy one!!
So Luke just got back from Clear Creek and he seems to have had a great time. He told me all about the ropes course, the lame skits, the gross food, and the awful nights sleep! Besides that I do think he managed to have a little fun. I was so sad to have him gone and could not stop hugging him when he made it home. I got a little taste of what his mission will be like and I am hoping by then missions are served while they live at home! So glad Luke had a good time!
*Love the pictures Luke took! Of the 32 pictures he came home with at least 50% were selfies! The picture of me and my boy was the first one he took before leaving. Love him! Please stop growing up!!
Yesterday Luke left for Clear Creek. Clear Creek is a fifth grade overnight trip and I am freaking out. I cannot believe that he is old enough to be going on this trip. I am so excited for him and so sad for me. It was so hard to sleep last night not having him home. Gives me the tiniest glimpse of what life will be like when he is on his mission. I know that he had the best time and I am counting the hours until 2pm when I can pick him up! I will post more pics later. He took the old Iphone so he could take a bunch of pics. I am sure there will be plenty of selfies to share!!
*Love this picture but he looks so old!! Such a handsome young man!!
Yesterday Nash and all his kindergartner friends loaded a bus and went to Hogle Zoo. Nash had the best time. He said he saw bears, monkeys, and an anaconda. He got to ride on a carousel and he chose to ride on the tiger! He had such a fun time and I am so excited that he gets to have these experiences.
What a special day! I woke up to a table full of presents. Each of the kids had made me something at school. I love the time and the thought that they put into each gift. So special. Luke made me notepad that he designed, Harlee made me a holder for my ring and a cute book, Nash made me a plant, and Tag made me a plant also. Then they gave me a new purse and some new clothes. Do they know me or what? Joey gave me a really thoughtful card. After church I spent the day in my lounge pants and I even got a nap. Joey spent the day cleaning and making my life so much easier. He even scrubbed out the fridge and freezer. Then he made yummy Korean chicken, beef, and rice for dinner. After dinner he folded laundry and mopped all the floors. He is such a worker and totally lightened my load. So blessed to have such an amazing husband. So blessed to a mom to these five blessings in my life. They teach me, stretch me, and they make me want to be the best mom for them. I love them more than I ever thought I could love.
Nash has been thinking about getting his patriarchal blessing for a little while now. Harlee told him of how they did a devotional at HXP b...
