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Oh what we do for our beautiful babies part 2

 

Ta-da! I made a slideshow

Oh what we do for our beautiful babies!!Last night the three of us went out in the rain and worked on Jesse's science project. And of course, with Jesse, there's got to be a motorcycle involved!! We measured stopping distances on 3 different surfaces, grass, gravel & pavement. And then calculated the differance in who's riding and the weight of the rider. (so Arlo got to be involved and ride too! He loved that part)
I was nominated to be the official stat keeper. (I didn't get to ride)
Testing the braking power on a grassy surface.
Faithfully measuring.
The real work happened and continued on into the night (11:00 pm) when we started making the poster and computing all the gathered information. What a fun family time we had!!!!

This is my third year teaching Seminary (I guess I could say and 1/2). Also, it's the third year I've had a great class. All the kids who come, come cause they want to. We are studying the Old Testament (something I've never read before!!!!) But, I'm learning to love it. I know, as in everything you're asked to do in the church, I benefit from it far more than my students do. Hopefully they'll get something out of it 2!

Jesse Wayne made it into the Washington State Choir! This last weekend, Friday, he went to Yakima to learn the songs, meet the director and perform, along with 300 other kids from the State. (1200 kids tried out for the choir, 300 made it!) Sunday evening Arlin and I drove over and stayed the night. What an awesome program! It was held out at the Sundome. It was amazing how perfect and well practiced the kids were. I guess they had a pretty rigid schedule! We are very grateful to the Elma School District for providing this opportunity for Jess, and for the fact that they feel the importance of the performing arts. Jesse really enjoyed this event and was very impressed by the director, an Englishman. Corynn's family was there too because their daughter, Cassie, Corynn's younger sister also made it into the choir. What a great time we all had! Plus, it was fun to wander around Yakima once again. They've sure cleaned up. Downtown looks very attractive.

January 30th Arlin's dear mother, Norma passed away. Her funeral was on Tuesday February the 5th. She was 85 years old and had lived a wonderful, full, sweet life. All 4 of our children got to be here. The funeral was beautiful. So many people shared their love and condolenses, we thank you all. We are grateful to know she is at peace and pain free!!!