Riley End of Year PHS Choir

Cameron's Compnaion Elder Nate Roberts

 Nate was Cameron's companion when he was serving in the Hillsboro Area during 2010.  Elder Roberts just returned home from his mission two weeks ago, and is starting at BYU in the Fall and was at an interview at the Provo MTC and noticed on his GPS that Cameron lived close by, so he stopped to visit with us.  They had some great catch up time together, and then he stayed for dinner with us.  It was great to meet him, and hear about their experience together.  There are some good things about living in Provo, and that is most of the returned missionaries come back to the MTC or are enrolled at BYU, no matter where they live.  So glad that Cameron had some great companions.

Annual Solar Eclipse

Riley was so excited to see the Solar Eclipse that he had to share it with all the family.  We were at Grandma Holly & Grandpa Gary for family dinner, so we had to stop and see the eclipse with the glasses that we got for FREE the day before.  Cameron was able to get some pictures of it with his phone and the glasses over the camera part, which turned out pretty good.  TJ didn't believe Riley that the glasses would really work, because all he could see was black, but when the eclipse came out behind the clouds, Riley proved him wrong.  It was a great evening to share with the family.  There will be a total solar eclipse in 2017 and venus will be crossing the sun on June 5 this year, so the glasses will come in handy again.

Father's & Son's Overnight

Brian & Riley went on the ward father & son overnight by Goshen, on the other side of Utah lake.  They decided to sleep in the van this time, instead of setting up the tent.  On the way home on the freeway, the pictures below is what they saw.  They had a good laugh and had to share them with us.

AstroFest at BYU

The things we do for FREE!!!  We found out that BYU Eyring Science school was giving out Solar Eclipse glasses for FREE from 10 am to 4 pm.  So, like a mom, I ran up to BYU to pickup some.  Well, come to find out, that you have to participate in the activites in order to get your FREE pair of glasses and you could only get 1 pair per person, which is understandable.  We stood in line twice to get two pairs.  We went to the Physics show and then headed home at 2:00 pm.  Yeah, just run up and grab the glasses, WRONG!!!  At least Riley had a good time, and that is all that matters.  He loves this kind of stuff.  Good times and so much for getting alot done on Saturday.

Riley's last PHS Men's Choir Concert of the Year

Riley has enjoyed being in the PHS Men's Choir this year of school.  He had his last concert tonight with all the other choirs.  It was a treat to hear them all sing and have fun together, even though it was a 2 hour concert.  More concerts coming next year when Riley is in Concert Choir.  Stay tuned.....!!!

Provo City Center Temple Groundbreaking

We were able to attend the Provo City Center Groundbreaking this morning at 9 am.  It was a beautiful morning, with the sun shining and clear blue skies.  Elder Holland and his wife were the main speakers, as well as Elder Holland spoke the Dedication Prayer and was the 1st groundbreaker.  There was a lot of members there, so it was hard to see the speakers, but we could hear them just fine.  This is probably the first and last time the kids will get to experience this in Utah.  It lasted about an hour, which was perfect for the morning.

Sharri Classified Employee of the Year

 Sharri was nominated by her coworkers for Classified Employe of the Year from Independence High School.  She was recognized and presented at the Provo School District Board Meeting.  She received a certificate and nice cash award.  There was one from each school, so 18 in all as well as one teacher from each school, for a total of 36 employees recognized.  A couple of her co-workers came to support her (Alice, Jane, Kirsten and Chris).  They are awesome people to work with and are all great friends as well.  It was a great evening!!

Riley, friends and mud

This is what I found when I got home from work today.  They still love MUD even though they are 15 years old.  Crazy Kids!!!

Utah Valley Symphony Concert

Brian, Erika and I were able to go to the Utah Valley Symphony special concert.  Erika's violin teacher was in the orchestra, so it was good to visit with her.  It was a great concert, with solo singers with the orchestra.  We all loved the music from Broadway, even though the school was having issues with the lights and sound.

Letter to Riley

Riley received a letter in the mail from his English teacher, inviting him to join the Speech and Debate team for the next school year.  She obviously thinks that he is a good speaker and does well at it.  Riley has many classes that he wants to do, so we don't think he has room to be able to join the club.  Maybe next year!!  It was a honor to get the letter from his teacher.

Secretaries Day

Hole in Wall in Office at IHS

Sharri's Evaluation

For the 1st time working as a Provo School District Employee, I received an evaluation from her boss and principal of IHS.  It was so good to have this to be able to get feedback from her and myself.  She has alot of high expectations as well as myself.  She told me that she had to give me some 3 scores, because I couldn't be perfect.  She is an awesome boss and leader.

Fishing for Success

Riley's new duct tape projects

Family Museum, History Center & Chruch Office Building