August 2011

Wow, what a busy month!

Girls - The girls finished up their session of swim lessons and each advanced to the next class. They all did a great job, but Lydia is really our water-baby. After going to Boise with me for a few days, they left with Grandma and Grandpa to go to the Wendell Sorenson Family Reunion in Cedar City Utah. They had a great time at the water park and playing with cousins and second-cousins there. Thanks for taking them Mom and Dad! The girls all got back-to-school haircuts (complete with feather extensions), went to back-to-school nights and started school. Felicity is in 7th grade, Lydia is in 5th and Evelyn is in 3rd.
Lauri - I took the week long MTI math class that is now required for educators in Idaho and actually enjoyed it. I was always pretty good at following the rules for math, but now I understand it all better - especially algebra! Our 2011-2012 PTO board had a barbecue so our families could get acquainted and the next day we helped at registration. Right after registration I went for a job interview and was offered the job as a part-time librarian at Hillview Elementary.

Shawn - Since the girls were still with Grandma and Grandpa, Shawn and I escaped to Park City for an overnight getaway. We enjoyed the outlet mall (well, I did), watching the ski jumpers practice and the Olympic Park museum, Shawn met Bill Engvall (There's your sign!), lots of art galleries and a Ghost Tour of Park City.
The same day I interviewed and was offered the library job, Shawn had an interview with the Stake Presidency and was called to be the Elder's Quorum President in our ward.

Felicity - Felicity did a great job on her first sacrament meeting talk which she wrote all on her own. Her topic was Dress and Appearance (from the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet.) She was also "kidnapped" (along with all the YW) for a Back-to-School pancake breakfast and special speaker on the Saturday morning before school started. And Felicity got to start the new school year with contacts - no more glasses!
Lydia - Lydia had one final surgery to get the last plate and screws out of her arm.

Evelyn - Evelyn turned 8 years old and got to have a birthday party with her friends this year. She wanted to have a pajama/spa/dance party. So, for three hours we had a few friends over for pizza, a pajama fashion show, Just Dance 2 on the Wii, cake and ice cream, and opening presents. We also treated them all to some spa treatments - foot soak/massage, manicure, and a homemade chocolate face mask (which was edible!).