Creative kids

Savanna had a 5th grade project to do this month on Colonial America. She was told to pick one of the 14 original colonies, research about it, and create an advertisement convincing people to live in this colony. The research part was a little difficult for her, but the advertising part she was on fire! She loves creating things. She may not get the A+ scores in math, but when it comes to projects like these she gets A+++. In fact all three of the kids are creative, I put some paper, crayons, stickers and scissors in front of them this morning and said "Make birthday cards for your cousin Kayden" and they went to town! I didn't get even one traditional card out of them, I got a box with a ninjago in it from Weston, a boat and a crown and a paper airlpane from Fiora, and a paper man from Savanna with a wallet in its pocket full of money! Wow!

Savanna Fiora and Weston all participated in the school Patriotic Sing Assembly this past week. They wore red white and blue. Savanna played "Star Spangled Banner" and "Hymn to the Fallen" in the orchestra, and Wes and Fi sang "Abraham Lincoln" in the school choir. These three also bravely performed "Hymn of Praise" in Sacrament meeting last week, again Sav on violin and Fi/Wes vocal, and did a great job! So brave and talented.


Weston and Jared were invited to the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet this past week and were asked to dress like cowboys for the event. I can't believe Weston is going to be a scout this year. He is growing up whether I like it or not. He lost his third tooth on top in school this week and had a 3-tooth gap for a while. The second picture shows it somewhat. So cute! I mean, handsome boys.




Savanna did buy a beta fish and gallon tank this week. Sadly, we've already lost the beta :(. Savanna says,"I hate fish from Walmart." Since she bought such a nice tank, we will go somewhere else and try and buy some more fish for it. It did not die from neglect, she was very diligent about feeding it and turning on the air for it every day.
Savanna and I had a very fun Mommy Daughter date this Friday, we got tickets to a community Symphony Orchestra and it was surprisingly really well done! We both enjoyed it, Savanna made comments after each piece, pointing out to me what the violinists had done and telling me what parts she liked best. We both agreed the last piece was our least favorite, and the guitar concerto was our favorite. And bonus, my friend from highschool and college Cami Turpin was performing on viola! What a positive and bonding experience for us. Jared took Wes and Fi to a BYU mens volleyball game that night, they said it was fun but I think we got the better end of the deal!