Preschool Field Trip

 

Lottie was so excited to go on her preschool field trip to the Gunnison Fire Station.  She came home and told me all that she learned, one of the things she kept repeating was "get low and go", and then of course she showed us how the smoke would be high up in the air and she crawls on the floor to go.  Love that little girl!  She is so smart and is a total crack up!

 

 

Priesthood Preview

Tonight was the Priesthood Preview for Trey.  Each year the Primary is in charge of preparing this program for all young men that will be turning 12 within next upcoming year.  This year's program, without a doubt was a great start to teaching Trey the importance of the priesthood and what a privilege it is for him as he turns of age.

 

Our ward is so few in numbers, that there were only three boys and their families there to this great program.  Tyler Sorensen, our YM President, spoke on the importance of the Priesthood.  He did an excellent job in going over the purpose of the Priesthood and why it is so important that young men live worthy to hold the Priesthood.  After that Jeremy spoke about the responsibilities and blessings of the Priesthood.  Jeremy did an excellent job, he tied the subject in by telling about the story of the Indian named Arapeen and the boy, Blue Raven.  Jeremy told how it was important for the little Indian boy named Blue Raven to do his daily duties and responsibilities.  It wasn't until the day that he decided that he could play before his work was done, so many others in the Indian Tribe suffered.  And it was that day the Indian boy, Blue Raven learned the importance of work and responsibility.  Jeremy was able to tie that story into how these future Priesthood holders are a lot like this Blue Raven, that work comes before play because there are so many more blessings that come to them as individual when they do what they are supposed too!

 

Jeremy bore his testimony of the priesthood and his love of the gospel.  He got a little choked up as he talked about Trey and how proud he is of him.  I was touched by his testimony, but what got me was a few minutes later after Jeremy took his seat down next to Trey, that Trey reached over and squeezed his Dad's leg, a true sign of love and appreciation for his Dad!  I am so blessed to have these two wonderful men in my life.  I know Trey will make an awesome priesthood holder as he lives worthy to obtain the blessings the our Heavenly Father has in store for him.

 

Valentine's Day Celebrations

We * LOVE * LOVE * LOVE * the week of Valentines at our house.  This week has been a fun-filled with a bit of craziness on the side getting ready for this holiday.  It starts out early in the week and the kids make their final decision on what they want for their class Valentines as well as their Valentine's Day box.  I have to say, making their Valentine's Day boxes is one of my all time favorite thing to do, so to spend an evening putting a box together is pure enjoyment for me!

 

 

**  Tyra Lottie's Preschool Celebration  **

Lottie's Preschool Valentines party was on Thursday, so I was up late the night before putting her name on the cards.  Little Tyra Lottie is such a funny little thing, when it came to getting her Valentine's  day cards ready, her pencils were long gone.  The night before I had set out both girl's set of class pencils out on the counter, Tyra was so worried that someone would take and use them, that she hid them.   So when it was time to tie them up, I could not find them.  So I decided to get up on Thursday morning and have her get them for me, well, she couldn't remember where she had hid them at.  I convinced Ally that Tyra was going to have to use her pencils and then I would have to go to the store to buy new ones for Ally's classroom treats.  Luckily, Ally was okay with that so I finished putting Tyra's classroom prize together with Ally's pencils. 

We had put together a cute Tic-Tac-Toe game card and a message that said "Your Just 'Write' Valentine' and tied them to the pencil for each of the little girls.  Both of them were pretty excited about their prize for their classmates.

Tyra Lottie's preschool class, luckily did not need boxes this year.  They each were able to color an owl on an envelope to bring their Valentine's home in.  Lottie  had some cute cards that she brought home and it wasn't long before she had ate all her treats!

 

 

**  Trey's Valentine's Day Celebration**

 

Trey's Valentines Day class party was on Friday the 13th.  He started early in the week getting the names put on all his treats that he was taking to school.  He was excited to take his Fun Dips, that way any extra he could leave home to eat later.

 



 

For Trey's Valentine Day box this year, he could not decide between a guitar and a vending machine.  After checking out a few ideas online, he decided that a vending machine it would be.  He kept telling me it would be easy, as he draws up his plans on a piece of paper!  Like Jeremy said, easy for who?  Needless to say, it did end up being a lot easier than I had expected and besides that it turned out so cute.  Trey was pumped and could hardly wait to take it school to show it off!  We even put real quarter in money slot so it looked more life like!

 

**  Ally's Valentine's Day Celebration  ** 

 

Allyson's class party was also on Friday, so earlier in the week, she spent the time to write her name on her Valentine Day card.  We used the same idea that Lottie used for her preschool class, so Allyson was excited to get them all ready to share at her class party.

 

 

Ally knew from the beginning of time that she wanted a castle for her Valentine box.  And of course, it couldn't be just any castle, it had to be a Frozen castle.  She was sick on Tuesday of this week, so we spent the day looking at the different designs online and then we came up with our own idea for her Frozen Castle.  She had fun deciding on the designs and the color scheme to use.  I was able to pull out my scrapbook stuff, so she helped by putting together flowers that look like Frozen flowers.  It took both of us, working together, to make this darling castle.  Ally was so excited to show it to all her friends, and I do have to admit, it turned out pretty cute.

 

**  McKenna's Valentine's Day Celebration  **

 

McKenna's day at school was to her, just another day of school.  The middle school held their Valentine Day school dance on Thursday night this year, but because McKenna was dancing at half time, she was unable to make it.  She did have fun though this week helping with the eighth grade fundraiser.  Because she is an 8th Grade Class Officer, the presidency decided to do a fundraiser and raise money by selling small Valenitine Day gift ideas.  She had such a good time getting together with the other class officers and putting all of these gift ideas together.  

 

 

**  Finally, the real deal for our kiddo's. ** 

Our little Valentine's came late on Saturday night.  The kids were excited and surprised to find their treasures at the front door when the door bell rang. 

 



 

I had bought each of the kids their own unique gift and then I ended up supporting McKenna's 8th Grade fundraiser and purchased four of their fun Valentine gift pack.  The kids were pretty excited for each of their own surprises!

 



Jeremy and I are so lucky and blessed to have these four in  our lives.  We love them more than words can say!  We love you each to the moon and back!

GVES Science Fair

Trey's Fifth Grade Science Fair Project

 

  This year's GVES Science Fair, Trey's project was one of the few who won 1st place.  Trey and Jeremy decided on the topic several days before the big day.  On the day of the fair, Trey arrived to the school early so he could set up his display in preparation for his interview and experiment.  He was interviewed by five judges at who each interview him at separate times.  He was asked questions about his project and the results he got through his experiment.  He said he wasn't super nervous because they seemed to be quite interested in his results. 

 

 

 The purpose of Trey's project was to see water is a conductor of Electricity.  He found through his experiment that surprising, water is not a conductor of electricity. 

 

This picture showed that the wires were hot and that the bulb worked outside the cup of water.

 

Water - Not a Good Conductor

Milk - Good Conductor of Electricity

 



Gatorade - Partial Conductor of Electricity

 



Diet Coke - Not a Good Conductor of Electricity

 

Lemonade - Partial Conductor of Electricity

 

Salt Water - Best Conductor of Electricity

 

As you can see, Trey did a great job.  It was a team effort in getting this project done.  Trey was so thankful for his dad and his expertise in helping pick out such a great topic/experiment.  It definitely was a subject that we all were able to learn from.  Then Trey and I worked together to get the layout and design together so make his presentation board look so professional. 

 



Pictured are all of the First Place winners at this year's GVES Science Fair.  Out of Trey's entire class of 5th Graders, there were only twelve students that scored high enough to receive 1st Place. 

Way to go Trey!

Diamonds

 

McKenna has had so much fun performing at half time this year at high school basketball games.  She has danced once with her hip hop team and then the Diamonds dance team has had the chance at dancing a couple different times.  She loves this dance and especially the costumes.  She is such a beautiful young lady who loves to dance!

 



 

McKenna and her good friend/cousin, Teersa Payne.  These two are so cute together and their friendship has grown so much over these past few months.  It has been even more fun to know that their grandpa's are first cousins, so that bond is unbreakable!

 

 

Just a few of the Diamonds.  Gracie Christenson, Osyana, Teersa, and McKeena.

These girls are great and  I love the bond that they all share!