Wow!

Wow, I can not believe that it has been over six months since I last posted to the Blog. For my one reader, Callee I am so sorry I left you hanging in suspense that long. (smile) Alot has happened since my last post! But, I can not remember all of it so, here are the parts I can remember. The New school year brought about a lot of new changes for the kids. They are now attending Excelsior Academy. This is a new charter school here in Tooele. We love it! I wasn't sure if pioneering the charter school was going to be for us, but we took a chance and are really glad that we did. There is so much that I love about the charter school. Micah has some incredible teachers. And for the first time she has really been challenged. Morgan, she doesn't love school, but she is doing very well academically, and she is so cute in her uniform! Thaddeus, well let's just say we are glad he goes to school! He is excellent at academics, but feels like his teacher talks too much during the day. He appreciates the social aspect of school more than learning. (smile) Morgan tried out for the Olympic development team for soccer. She did a great job, but didn't make the team. It was a good experience for her. She'll try again next year and her Mom won't jinx her by saying she hopes she won't make the team. Her mom is awful. But in reality the time and schedule would have been a lot to handle. I have a whole year to work up to it and I will be ready for it next time. Morgan's team took First Place in our region in soccer. Way to go Morgan! Morgan is developing into an amazing player and we look forward to watching her play. Morgan will be our extreme sports enthusiast. She got a rip stick for Christmas and she loves it! Santa bought a helmet and pads to go with it. Morgan has only had one fracture in the last 6 months. Morgan is now learning how to play the violin. Thaddeus has started Karate and he loves it! We have to continually remind him that although he says he is practicing, there is a no Karate on the sisters rule! Thaddeus has ruined 3 school uniforms since the beginning of the school year. We threatened to ban him from recess if he couldn't quit rolling in the mud and ripping his pants. Micah is in basketball camp! She is working hard and wants to try out for the Highschool team next year. Micah went to her first formal dance. They had a Christmas Ball at school. She was so beautiful all dressed up! And she loved learning how to ballroom dance. Micah had her tonsils out over Halloween. Micah is learning how to play the cello. Mike and the kids were able to do alot of hiking this summer and they loved it. The biggest hike this summer was Deseret Peak. Mike taught us all how to fish. Micah and myself went to Girls Camp, Micah for the first time! I wish we could say we loved it, but we are just writing it off as an accomplishment, we are glad we lived through it. We had an amazing last six months, and this was just highlights. Of course with the new year always comes new promises. And I promise to try to keep up the blog! Because catching up 6 months is impossible!