We had a lot of things going on this week, so let's get started!:

All Hail the Conquering Hero

It was touch and go, but yes, Chaz did graduate this week from High School. We had a celebratory dinner with Grandma and Granpa and Aunt Kathy and Uncle Mark, but with NO Chaz. We forgot the tickets and ended up being 45 mins late for dinner, Chaz had to be at the ceremony early, so he missed his own celebration dinner.
At the graduation Chaz helped read off the names of the graduates because he had been a class officer this year. He was the best reader of them all, and he credits that to his acting experience. After graduation Chaz went to his Senior Class party and didn't come home until the morning. He said he had a great time.

For now Chaz's plans are to find a job, and hopefully earn enough money to go to Jr. College in the Winter.



Hermione, Step Aside

This was also Kaitlin's last week of school. At her class awards assembly she was awarded the Presidential Academic Scholar pin, which was given to all students who had a 3.8 or higher average while in the 3 years at Middle School. She also spent a day at Lagoon (our local amusement park) with her class.


Faith in God Award

Today, Ruth was given her Faith in God Award at church. Kids begin working on this when they turn 8 and are supposed to finish by age 12. Ruth finished 4 months early and got her award today. To get this award Ruth had to accomplish goals in the areas of Service, Developing Talents, Learning and Living the Gospel and Preparation. She also had to memorize 13 Articles of Faith explaining our beliefs, and be interviewed by the Bishop.


Last Day of Soccer

Yesterday we sat in our camping chairs and wondered, Is this the last soccer game we will ever attend as parents? Yes, Jared finished the soccer season this weekend. He is thinking now about what else he would like to do.

Happy Anniversary

Today is Chuck and My 13th Anniversary. On Thursday we went out on a date to celebrate. In so many ways 13 years does not seem to represent what this anniversary feels like to me. Those of you that know me very well, know that I am very forward thinking. I guess it's a coping mechanism for me, and Chuck is the same way. We both had so many bad things happen to us, that we don't like to think about, before we found each other. So for me it feels as if my life didn't exist before I met and married this wonderful man. I was either super lucky or very blessed.