Brimhall Young Womens February 2012

Condors Game with the Laurels - I had my annual worst cold ever that night, so bummed but glad I was able to go.

Etiquette Night with YM&YW. 

Just a little bit on dating and then at the dinner table with some games and dessert.

Happy Valentine's Day to the Brimhall Young Women, Love, Sis $<3 p="p">

Laurels Heart Attacking some special women in our ward!

Super Cute Beehives making Super Cute Personal Progress book covers and holders!

Get to know you night!  Each girl brought a suitcase with 10 items that describe themselves or tells us something new about them.  It was so much fun.  I think we all learned lots of fun, new & crazy things about each other.

Amelia Earhart

Today was Lauren's 2nd Grade Famous American Program. She was a narrator and played the part of Amelia Earhart. She said, "It is far easier to start something, than it is to finish it." And she got to throw a paper airplane. It was a great little program her teacher, Mrs. Gallington and Mrs. Galllington's mom help the kids perform. They also sang, You're A Grand Old Flag, This Land is Your Land and I'm Proud to Be an American (2nd Grade Version). Love getting into the Patriotic Spirit.

I asked Lauren if she wanted to be a pilot like Amelia when she grows up and she said no way. She wants to be a Kindergarten teacher, because they get to make lots of fun things for the kids to do. She also wants to be an animal trainer like the one's at Sea World that do all the funny tricks. And she wants to be a Ballerina. She said performing today is helping her prepare for her ballet Dance Gala-Sleeping Beauty. She was not as nervous getting in front of people.

We make a Good Pair!

This was left on our front porch for Ethan?????????

Student of the Month - Matthew

I got a phone call the morning I was leaving to go out of town and the morning we decided Matthew was going to stay home from school because he had a rough night sleeping with a bad cold. Matthew's teacher told me he was going to be honored to day as Student of the month. I told Matthew he might really want to go to school today. He figured out why I thought that, but still felt he should stay home. He is not one to miss out anything.  So Steve ended up taking him to school just for the assembly. And this is what Matthew's teacher had to say about him.

"Matthew is an outstanding student.  He enters the class each morning with a positive attitude ready to start the day.  Matthew follows ALL class rules by listening carefully, following directions, respecting others, and always coming prepared.  He enjoys helping his classmates and encouraging others.  I can always count on Matthew to participate in anything we do.  On top of following classroom rules, Matthew ran his first mile this year in 6 minutes and 20 seconds, Way to Go!  Thanks for being an awesome student Matthew!  You get a bonus of $50 "King's Cash" this week."

Date Night Basketball Game

Steve got tickets to the Bakersfield Jam basketball game through OXY.  They also fed us a nice dinner beforehand.  It is always nice to have a date night, no matter what we do and when it is free.

 

Ladybugs & Nora

Jacob when to his first friend's 1st birthday party.

 Little Nora and the Lady Bugs.  They were everywhere.

 

18 Months Later

He has been counting down the days for the last 3 months.

Congratulations Ethan on a job well done.

This was worth every penny!

It's like a haircut. He looks so much older.

President's Day Adventures

Ventura Beach on President's Day

Jacob's first time at the beach.

A view of Ventura from Grant Park

San Buena Ventura Mission - the twins are studying California Missions in school this year, so it was fun to visit this one while we were in Ventura. 

We also did some thrift store shopping while in town.  It was fun but there weren't any real good finds this time.

Daddy Daughter Achievement Day Activity

So the daddy-O's got to spend an evening with their cute girlies roasting hot dogs and smores and telling stories aournd the campfire in the Morris's backyard.  Rachel said they had to say a little prayer in her head as her and her dad let the Chinese Lantern off.  What a great opportunity to see all these lanterns lite up in the sky.  Rachel's was the first one to catch on fire and fall.