Last Day of School

Last Tuesday was my last day working at the school. I have been working there ever since August, tutoring kids in a third grade class. I helped them with phonics, reading, and math. I was so sad to leave them. I have absolutley loved working with such darling kids.
I left the classroom for a few minutes on Tuesday and when I came back the lights were off and they were all hiding under their desks. As soon as I walked in they jumped out and yelled "surprise!" They were so excited to throw me a surprise party. We had cookies and punch and then the kids starting reciting poems or singing songs for me. It was so dang cute. They also made a book for me with pictures of themselves and they each wrote a note to me. Jayson came at the end of the day to meet all the kids and he finally understood why I talked about them so much. I will miss them sooo much!


Cameron did this puzzle for me as a going-away gift. He worked on it all during recess and during lunch (so he missed math because he forgot to eat lunch). It is a map of the United States so he was showing all the other kids where I was moing to and how far away it is from Utah. (Needless to say, he is one of my favorites)


The boys...


The girls...


Serious face...


Goofy face (this was much easier than the serious face)

Go Cougs!

The BYU Cougarettes competed in the NDA College Nationals yesterday and today. They got 1st in Prelims and 2nd in finals. I guess after four straight wins you have to get second right? Anyway I am so proud of them. If you want to watch highlights click on the title "Go Cougs".

Spring Break

Jayson and I were so lucky to both have a week off for spring break! Too bad they were different weeks! Since his schooling is a bit more important than my current career I took 3 days off of work so we could go somewhere together. We went to Idaho Falls to see his sister and her family in their new house! Although not the tropical destination that most people migrate to for spring break we had a great time!


As soon as we got there Ava and Ellie wanted me to put make up on them.


When I turned around from putting make up on Ava... this is what Ellie had done :)


Silly girls!


Since we have graduated BYU every now and then Jayson will give the beard a try...

Skiing at Targhee

Jake and Ellie.... What a good team!


Ava


Skiing for the 2nd time together this year!


Hanging out in the lodge..


Jayson and I drove up to Rexburg while we were in Idaho so we could see the new temple and to have lunch with one of Jayson's college buddies. The temple was so beautiful and it was crazy to see how much Rexburg is growing.
It felt just like a mini Provo with all of the joggers out and about.