Monday, June 27, 2011

GPA and Seminary

Today the kids report cards came. Jeremy finished the year on the all A's and B's honor roll. Emily once again finished with all A's. Her current GPA is 3.9450 which places her at 14th in her class of 454 students. Great job both of you!!


In a previous post I made the comment that the kids did not get an award from the church for seminary. I was Wrong! This is Emily's certificate of completion.


When you complete all of the requirements you can "letter" in seminary. For that accomplishment Emily received this necklace. It is of a pioneer family with a handcart. Way to go Em!!



Visitors and Pioneers

Today, June 27, Emily left at 6:00 a.m. for her pioneer trek. I am so proud of her because she wanted so bad to go on this trek. She went to see both of her doctors and convinced them that she could do this. We walked 2 brisk miles every day to prepare for this. She practiced playing "Come, Come Ye Saints" on her harmonica. She got up this morning with a positive attitude and her awesome smile. Working in the Family History center every other Thursday has helped her prepare for this trek. I can't wait for her to come home on Wednesday to tell me all about it.




So here she is in her pioneer wear. She could only take what would fit in her bucket (it's the orange one in the background) and a sleeping bag. She will pull a handcart with the rest of her "family" and cover about 3 miles per day. She will eat off a chuck wagon and sleep under the stars. She will come back with a better appreciation for what the early members of the church went through to get to the Salt Lake valley.



It must be the end of June if the Bitner's are in town. I had the honor of having Luke, Pepper and Adam over for a little visit on Saturday. We updated the picture of the boys for Jeremy's picture frame in his room.


Playing air hockey on the front porch. It was such a beautiful day the boys brought the game outside. They also played soccer, basketball and played on the skateboards. It was fun!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Awards, awards and more awards

It's that time of year again when the school recognizes it's students for one thing or another. On Friday morning Emily was recognized for perfect attendance. This is a great award because she was only one of two kids in her class of 454 to receive it.




Later that night was the band awards. Emily earned her bronze and silver awards.



Jeremy came home from school with an excellent attendance award. He would have had perfect attendance but he missed one day for his MRI.








I don't have a picture of this because they don't give out certificates but Emily also lettered in her Seminary class which is not an easy task. We are so proud of both kids for all of their accomplishments.