Jonathan's Field Trip

I finally won the chaperone "lottery," and I was able to go with Jonathan on his field trip to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson.  It was definitely a long day! A good one, though! Jonathan and I got to the school on time, but the buses were late so we didn’t leave until almost 6:30am. By the time we arrived, listened to the orientation, and got to the restrooms, it was already 9:30am. My group had Jonathan and three other boys. They were really good the whole day. We went to the aquarium, the reptile house, some caves, then ended up turning back to the entrance where we saw an owl and a snake that they could pet. 

One of the boys was especially excited about the parrot that we saw and learned about. 

Next, we headed over to the stingray petting exhibit, the aviary, and the hummingbird exhibit. 

By then it was 11:30am and we went to go eat lunch. We walked over to the Packrat Playhouse, and on the way there we stopped at the cat building (bobcat, etc.) but most of them were hiding. The boys had fun at the Packrat Playhouse, and then on the way back we were able to see a mountain lion. When the boys were doing their little stamp thing (they had to collect different stamps around the exhibits), we looked over and the mountain lion was looking at us through the glass. It was really creepy because it looked like he wanted us for lunch. After that we went to the bathrooms again and got on the bus. We left at 1pm and arrived at the school at 4pm.  We would’ve arrived at the school earlier except there was some traffic because of a car accident.  It was a great day, and I am so glad that I was able to go with Jonathan!!!

Band Concerts

Andrew and Daniel had their band concerts on the same night.  Thankfully, they at least had different start times.  Daniel's was at 6pm and Andrew's was at 7pm.  Unfortunately, Daniel's went long and so I missed Andrew's first song, but I was able to see and record his second one.  They both did great!

Daniel, Pirates of the Caribbean

Andrew, The Red Baron

Emily's Flute Recital

Emily did a beautiful job in her flute recital!  She had two flute pieces, a piano solo, and two piano accompaniments.  The second accompaniment is extra special, because Emily wrote the arrangement herself!

Cantina Band, flute trio

Just a Closer Walk With Thee, accompaniment

Alla Hornpipe, flute solo

I See the Light, piano solo
Pay no attention to the annoying guy who kept getting in my way!

Be Thou My Vision, accompaniment written and performed by Emily

Great job, Emily!

Emily's Dance Concert

Emily did a great job at her dance concert!  Here are her two performances!

Warrior
She is in the front toward the right, then moves to the back left, then back to the front again

Swing Thang
She in the front toward the right again, but she changes places

She looked beautiful and danced so well!  We love you, Emily, and we're so proud of you!!

Emily's Awards Night

We attended Emily's underclassmen awards night, and she was recognized for being in the top 5% of her class!  Great job, Emily!

Easter

Happy Easter, everyone!  We had a wonderful weekend with family. 

Michael decorated eggs with the kids

Michael's family came over for Easter dinner

He is Risen!  I am so grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ! 
All the best to you and yours!

National Honor Society

Emily was inducted into the National Honor Society tonight.  In order to be admitted, she had to list her grades and accomplishments, and also write an essay about the importance of the core values of National Honor Society:  character, scholarship, leadership, and service.

Here she is with some of her friends

Great job, Emily!!!