Here we are at semester end for Morgan (He got 5 B's and 1 A and boy did he work hard for them)! Next semester brings mostly the same classes so hopefully he's realized that with a little more work and getting his assignments in on time, he could easily have straight A's. I'm just so excited he was able to pull his English grade from a D up to a B. We didn't think that it was possible to see anything beyond the a C with the way he's struggled all semester but he did it and he did it with getting his work done and doing extra credit. Way to go, Morgan!
Britt has had a busy week too. She's getting ready for the Science Fair since she's in fifth grade this year and it's required for every fifth grader to participate in it. (yuck!) She found a project that really interests her and she is eagerly preparing for it. She is also actively participating in Activity Days and Girls Scouts. This past Monday she turned in her Girl Scout Cookie order with 161 orders. Yeah! Thank you to everyone for helping her work towards her goal. Their troop is trying to earn enough money to get to Disneyland this summer. If you missed getting your box of cookies, it's too late for pre-sales but we can get extra boxes, just let us know what and how many. Every little bit helps get them to their goal.
Jesse has been a little lost all week. One of her best friends have been out of town all week taking her older brother to the MTC to start his mission. She spent a good portion of an hour on the phone with another one of her friends talking about missing Emma. I'm so glad to see my kids have such close friends. Especially ones that are good kids.
Kate is just Kate. She's been nursery age now for about 3 months but has yet to actually go into nursery and stay for the whole time. Last week she won't even let Brent sit with her in there without crying. Brent ended up just bringing her out and she went to class with me. She doesn't like to be anywhere without someone she is comfortable. She doesn't even like it when people talk to her at the store. I was at Albertson's yesterday with her and my mom. I walked away for a minute to get something I missed on a previous aisle and a gentlemen stopped to talk to her. She realized at the point I had walked away and she freaked out. My mom ended up having to come get me because she won't calm down until she saw me again. She has become my "cling-on" child. At least she lets me get things done.
Brent and I too have been busy. We just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. Where does the time go when you're having fun? It hasn't been all highs but we're still in love and loving every minute we have together. Brent is still working on his Master's but should be done this upcoming August (as long as his employer keeps paying for it). As many of you know, Brent works for Boeing and they have announced lay-offs. We don't know if Brent will be laid off or not but so far so good. We keep praying things we keep the way they are but sometimes Heavenly Father has something else in mind.
As for myself, the above says it all. I am constantly juggling everything for everyone as well as keep myself wrapped around the home responsibilities and my callings. It's all busy but I try and make time everyday for the little things that make it all worth while.
Keep the faith!
