So, I realize that I have been horrible at blogging lately, and there is probably not anyone who even looks at this blog anymore. However, I thought I would take a minute and give an update on what has been going on in our house lately.
The kids have been super busy with tons of activities. To start of 2012, Brenden turned 12 years old and received the Aaronic Priesthood and was ordained a Deacon. That has been such a great thing for him. He has really enjoyed passing the sacrament each week and doing fast offerings. He has also liked going to scouts with the young men and has already done some really fun activities. He is doing a drama class for his 4H club and really enjoying it. He really likes acting and doing things like that so this is right up his alley.
In February, Josie turned 10. Wow! That is crazy. She wanted an Kindle Fire for her birthday so that is all she got. I told her she couldn't have a friend birthday party and a kindle fire so she decided on the kindle fire. She has loved every minute of it and has been very responsible. She is growing up so fast and Steve and I cannot believe how she is maturing and how responsible she is getting. She is still dancing and getting ready for her first competition at the end of this month. She just taught herself how to do an arial and has been doing them ever since. I really need to get this girl into gymnastics. She has taught herself how to do lots of tricks so I can only imagine what she could do if she took gymnastics.
Taylor finished up the Diamond Back Junior High basketball season. They had a great team this year and did really well. It kept him very busy, but he loves to play basketball so it worked out great for him. The team went 17-4 for the season. It was a great year. Two weeks after basketball ended, SFHS freshman tryouts were held. He also really loves baseball so we were all really excited when he made the freshman baseball team. He has worked really hard and has already been practicing every day. Their first game will be on March 21st. Steve and I are way excited for baseball to start. We love watching him play. He is also getting close to being done with his 9th grade year and will be a sophomore next year. Now that is really crazy!
Kate is busy being Kate. She is dancing and really enjoying that alot. She loves to make cards and draw pictures for everyone. You can always find her making or drawing something. Her 7th birthday is coming up soon and she is counting down the days. She loves first grade and is a great reader.
I am just finishing up my last semester of school. I interviewed with Nebo School District to get an intern position next fall and I was selected to teach at Park Elementary in the fall. They said I will be teaching 5th or 6th grade. I am SO excited about that. I cannot wait to be done with school and begin teaching. It has gone by so fast and I can't believe it is almost here. I am excited to have the entire summer to prepare for teaching next fall and am very happy to be at Park Elementary. It is not very far from our house and I've heard wonderful things about the people there.
Steve is busy keeping up with the rest of us and supporting us all in our activities. He is working hard and helping us so much as we are all going so many different directions.
We are all excited that spring is finally here and cannot wait for summer. It cannot come soon enough.
