2018 Blue Jeans Week 12

Last week was spring break and we didn't have any big plans.  We did lots at the house, relaxed, did lots of Legos, went to the city, bought a new (to us) car, had my birthday and got some dance lessons from my Dad.  It was a nice break.  We all enjoyed sleeping in!  Now is the crazy rush of the last 6 weeks of school!  Graduation is coming and time is just flying by!  Take a look at our week. . .

Ben and Mr J's spring break project was to go through several lego sets and make sure they still had all the pieces.  This was my family room floor for most of the week :)  You had to be careful where you stepped because stepping on a lego is no fun!

This was mid week as they had several sets put together on the table by the TV and several more they were working on. Legos are just classic fun!  We sure love them at our house.

One day we went to the city for shopping and lunch--Fazoli's was our stop and it was yummy!

Miss A went to the Basque country--Northern Spain/ Southern France this past week.  It was beautiful there!  This was a cool art museum they went to.

We have been looking for a new (to us) used car for the past 6 months and finally found one that would work for us, so Ben took off one day last week, and we went to another city to get it.  It is a Honda Civic, and we really like it.  Our van is also a Honda.  We love our Hondas!

Happy birthday to me!  Ben made me cheesecake with lemon curd topping.  Sooo good!

My Dad loves to dance and is very good at swing, walt, etc.  Saturday night he invited us to the church to teach us basic swing dancing and other ballroom dance steps.  It was fun! 

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2018 Blue Jeans Week 11

Last week was a busy one.  We are enjoying spring break this week.  A very much needed break!  Take a look at our past week. . .

We had 3 new members elected to the school board.  I really enjoy serving with these people.  I am looking forward to serving with the new members.

Miss O asked the school if they could do a walk out, but make it very non-political--not about guns, but just about remembering those lives lost in school shootings and to make awareness for school safety.  This picture was in the newspaper to advertise the event. 

First track meet of the season--Miss E doing the triple jump.  She did great!  Always love the look of concentration that she has!  She is an intense competitor!

Pi Day!  We had chocolate pecan and apple pies to celebrate.  Yum!

Miss O and her friend who helped her organize the walkout.  I was very proud of them.

In our high school of 300, we had almost 200 kids plus faculty walk in silence in remembrance of the over 100 lives that have been lost in school shootings over the years.  As a parent, community member and school board member I was honored to walk with them.  I was so impressed by the kids. It was a moving experience.  So proud of Miss O for organizing it!

We had a family temple day on Saturday.  My mom, sister and brother-in-law joined us at the temple in the city.  Just got a picture of my Mom and Miss O.  It was a neat day.

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2018 Blue Jeans Week 10

I sure didn't take very many pictures this last week.  Good think Miss A took several that I can share.  It was a good week. Not too busy. We are in the middle of transition week and getting ready for spring break next week, so taking a breathe before the race to the end of the year and senior graduation.  Take a look at our week. . .

Miss A and her study abroad group in Toledo, Spain.

Middle school league band--huge group of kids, and Mr J is playing sax in there somewhere.  They sounded awesome!

There he is!  It was a busy day, but they sure sounded good!

Rainy season in Spain right now, but Miss A was excited to see this rainbow!

Soccer is a big deal in Spain, and these kids got to enjoy a Soccer game!  Lots of fun!!!

We didn't have school Friday, and it was a sunny 60 degree day, so we went on a long bike ride with my mom into town and then went to lunch.  It was a fun day!

Miss A's picture from International Women's Day, the theme in Spain was "If women stop working, the world stops working."  love it!  So grateful for the amazing women in my life!!!

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2018 Blue Jeans Week 9

Crazy busy week, but a good one.  Got awesome news on Saturday when Miss O got accepted to BYU!!!   Yeah!  We are so excited for her!  Take a look at our week. . .

Sunday evening Ben and Mr J enjoyed some Lego time together.  Love Legos...they are so classic and never get old!

Miss A and friends at the Madrid temple!  So beautiful!

Girls Lunch Out this past week.  Sure love these ladies!  They help keep me sane!

Jazz band competition for Mr J.  He had a sax solo and rocked it!  They did really good!

Miss E in the high school jazz band competition.  They sounded awesome too!  Love music at our house!

Went up to the city to a concert with this crew.  It was music from the underground railroad and so good! 

And Saturday we finally got the email from BYU for Miss O--applied in October and just hearing now....it has been a long wait, but it was worth it!  BYU here she comes!

Rise and Shout!  She is officially a BYU cougar!  3rd generation, both sides, here she comes!  So excited for her!!!

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