Time is moving forward.... WAY TOO FAST FOR MOM!!

June 19, 2008

I'm still trying to catch up on everything I want to post from last week. The 3rd week of June is ALWAYS the busiest week of the year it being the end of school, father's day, promotions, birthdays.

This year, happens to be a big mile stone year for almost every member of the family.....

Brian promoted from Preschool. He is the only one of my kids to actually go to Preschool since he was 3; mainly because he cried and asked to go last year because all his friends and brothers & sister were going to school. He felt left out. So I enrolled him in at Joyful Noises at the recommendation of many friends. He loved school and his teacher this year, Mrs. Buxton. He's all ready for kidnergarten in September!

Bryce is now 8 and we were so glad he decided to be baptized this year. He had a great year with Mrs. Villeneuve in 2nd grade. Bradley also had her in 2nd grade. This is the first year that any of the kids had a teacher another one had. Bryce really enjoyed Mrs. Villenueve. The feeling was definately mutual. She always told me how she wishes her whole class was full of kids like Bryce and she's love to hold onto him. She loved how he is always enthusiastic about learning and what a true "genius" he is at math! Bryce can also write. All of the 2nd graders were asked to write a piece on how reading will help them in life and his writing won out of all the second grade classes. He talked about how reading will help him to become a mathmatical genius like his grandpa who helped put the first rocket on the moon. Keep it up Bryce! Maybe you'll put someone on Mars!

Bradley made it all the way through elementary school and promoted from 5th grade! He had his best year yet at Moffett. All through his elementary career, his teachers would say how they loved Bradley but he was an A student doing C quality work because he just didn't apply himself. So Danny and I sat down with Bradley at the beginning of the year and told him "we knew he was capable of Os (outstandings) and As and we expected that of him this year. It's important he get a good education so he can have more choices in what he wants to do in providing for a family someday." This year was the first year I ever made a teacher request. I really wanted Bradley to have a good, strong year so he felt confident going into middle school. I have been at the school long enough to become familiar with the teachers and was pretty sure who would make a good match for Brad. Fortunately, Ms. Baker, our principal, kindly granted that request for another teacher our family is familiar with, Ms. Maya. She was Kierstin's first grade teacher years ago who had switched to 5th grade the year Kierstin left. Bradley had his BEST year ever bringing home staight As & Outstandings just like we knew he could.... WAY TO GO BRAD. (however, now we are going to keep those expectations for you!)

Bradley also achieved another big accomplishment this year; after 3 full years of Cub Scouts, he earned the Arrow of Light Award, the highest award in Cubs. It is the only award he can take with him and put on his Boy Scout Uniform. Thanks for being a good example to your younger bros. Now, onward to Eagle.

And now for the biggest milestone, one this mom is having a hard time crossing.....

Kierstin promoted from 8th grade!!

Isn't she beautiful? Although I have to agree with you Kierst, I don't know why they have you wear those gowns over your pretty dresses. And it happened to be the hottest day of the year (87, hot for us cuz it's humid too) at 1:30! Half way through, I noticed a lot of kids shedding their gowns, who could blame them?

We are so proud of you Kierstin. You were on the distinguised Honor Role (3.5 and above) for every quarter with mostly straight As. She also received the Presidential education award signed by President Bush for all those kids who received 3.5 or above for their whole Middle School career. Out of about 400 8th graders, only about 25 received this award. Yes, we know she's got not only the looks, but the brains!

Kierstin & Friends....

Natalie, Kyra, Alexa & Kierstin Emily & Kierstin Kierstin's 2 friends, Kierst, Alexa & Nat

(you'll be missed next year Em, but have an amazing 8th grade year)

After promotion, we went to Kierstin's & her cousin Kelsey's, favorite restaurant Sweetie Thai, with Uncle Daren, Aunt Nikole & Fam. (side note, we also had dinner to celebrate my bday, which is that day)

Kierstin & Kelsey

Afterwards, Kierstin had Kelsey and her best friend Renee & Emily stay the night (darn, forgot to get a pic of that). I'm sure they talked about all the middle school good times all night long!

CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done to all our amazing children! Dad & I love you and are so proud of your amazing accomplishments. You ROCK!