All three of the older girls in braces at the same time!  Jordynn and Ashtyn got theirs on within hours of each other on June 26th, 2014!  Kaylee had hers already (Nov. 14, 2013) Fun times! 

A picture of the girls and Daddy at Six Flags Magic Mountain during the summer of 2013.

 

 

Jordynn

BEAUTIFUL Jordynn - Mormon PROM , April 12, 2014 (age 16).

She was stunning.  She had a fun time at the PROM and went to Cold Stone afterwards with her friends, Sina Paletua and Elena Martinez (below). 

At Cold Stone (Turlock) after the PROM.  What a great bunch of kids!

James Iongi, Edvid Gassant, Daniel Kelepi, Sina Paletua, Jordynn, Elena Martinez

 

 

 

Kaylee

 Kaylee participated in the CSMEA Concert at MJC on

January 25, 2014.  She played beautifully.  She was 9th chair. 

 Grandma Bunker was able to come out and visit us during this time.  She was glad to be a part of

watching Kaylee perform during this special event.

 

She also got to watch one of Jordynn's basketball games, watch Kaylee play the violin in the Ward Talent Show, attend the girl's "Young Women in Excellence" program

and visit the McHenry Museum. 

 

Kaylee also participated in Gymfest for the 2nd time on May 2-4, 2014. 

She did very well, considering they put her on the "Gold Team" within her Exhibition Team

and they were asked to perform in a more competitive style.

 

We're back!

Wow, it's been WAY too long since I've posted anything on here.  But we are back with our

 

 "First Day of School"

pictures for the

2012/2013 school year:

 

 

Jordynn - Sophomore Year



Jordynn - Grade 10 (age 15)
Patterson High School

Kaylee - Grade 6 (age 11)

Creekside Middle School

Ashtyn - Grade 5 (age 10)
Apricot Valley Elementary



Miley- Kindergarten (age 4)
Apricot Valley Elementary



 

 

My Valedictorian Honor Student

I'm a little late posting this blog (wow-I never thought creating a blog was as much work as it is for me)...
In fact, I accidentally posted this on my OTHER blog (http://http//theartistinme-patti.blogspot.com/)

and just realized the mistake.  So, some of you may have already seen this, but if you haven't, let me share! :)

So, JORDYNN Graduated 8th grade with HONORS! 

Jordynn finished at the top of her 8th grade class (over 300 students) and was 1 of 3 Valedictorians. She gave a great speech at her graduation.

Here are some great photos taken from her graduation. These were taken by "Photo Unique". 


                      Taking in the moment during her speech



Walking up to give her speech.

                           Giving her Valedictorian Speech

                                         With her Principal

Here are a few more taken by her proud Grandpa:

I love this one- She is walking up to give her speech and a portion of her classmates are clapping for her as she walks up the aisle. (Click on the picture to see a close-up view)

This is the award they gave the 3 Valedictorians (the school mascot is a panther).

GO JORDYNN! CONGRATULATIONS!

Time Out for Women

In April, my good friend (Alisa) and I were able to attend the Time Out For Women conference in Fresno, CA. 

It was awesome, of course.
  I got to meet and visit with one of my favorite people-
Mary Ellen Edmunds.  She was one of the directors in the M.T.C. when I was there (back in 1992). 
 I am currently reading one of her books. 
I didn't think to bring it with me so she could sign it, but oh well.  I got my picture with her instead.  She's awesome! 

We heard other great speakers and had an absolutely fabulous weekend. 

For those of you who have never been, LDS or not,
you need to go!  It's worth the while. 

They tour every year, across the nation. 

Here is the link if you want to check it out:  http://deseretbook.com/timeout


Mary Ellen Edmunds (MEE) and I.
April, 2011




Me and my pal, Alisa at the TOFW conference.





Graduation - Jordynn

Let's talk about JORDYNN!

It's that time again when the school year is coming to an end.  Field trips are crammed in the last few weeks, speaking presentations, science projects....
This year we get to add one more big event to the list - 8th GRADE GRADUATION (or "Promotion")!

JORDYNN graduates on Wednesday, June 1st.  She has held a 4.0gpa every school year she has ever attended.  I know, I know - elementary school doesn't give letter grades or a cumulative gpa, but she received all the highest marks, so I figure it's the same thing! :)  So anyway, as you can see, I'm already a very proud mama.  Jordynn has also been a part of the 
A-Team (which means she has all A's) and has helped tutor other students, she was in Honors Science, Honors Geometry, and Honors Language Arts, (and at the top of those classes).  Jordynn was chosen by her coaches to be the co-captain of her Varsity basketball team.  Jordynn was also nominated by the entire school as the girl "Most Likely To Succeed". 


Jordynn is my child who sits in Sacrament meeting at church and writes out geometry and alebraic equations, then figures them out.  She talks about the formulas as if it was common sense to everybody.   

Besides avidly watching every NBA play-off game lately, she has also been into drawing.  She recently drew a picture of Derrick Rose (NBA MVP and  Chicago Bulls player).  A friend from school is currently paying her to draw a picture of himself with Derrick Rose. 

As you can see, we are very proud of Jordynn and her accomplishments.  She's a pretty good kid, is extremely smart, and has many great talents as well.  Great job Jordynn! :)  We love you!

So this is what the big guy does

while he's not at home...