Wicked

 So glad that I finally got to use my Mother's Day gift- tickets to see the Broadway Musical- Wicked!

 

 Enjoyed it and would love to see it again.

To Tuba or not to Tuba...

 It was "family night" at Bingham High for the families of the band.

 I got to be a shadow for about 4 minutes- it wasn't very easy to follow them.

 

Their program this year is very interesting to listen to and to watch.

Oration

He was chosen to be the concluding speaker in the Primary Sacrament Meeting Program.  He wrote his talk and did a wonderful job.

Band Concert

Noah had a great performance at Bingham High School.  He did a great job.

Utah- We Love Thee

 Friday Elijah was in the Utah program put on by the fourth graders.  They played on their recorders...

 Sang a song about the counties in Utah...

And did some square dancing.  It was a great program!

A Christmas Carol

 My brother was so excited to be a part of his stake's version of A Christmas Carol.  He didn't tell us that he got to dance with girls though.

 His main part was of The Poulterer- the guy that sells the turkey to Scrooge at the end.

 It was an amazing production and they were blessed to be able to perform it a the Valley Music Hall for 4 performances.

Thanks for inviting us to see you in the play!

Mission Possible- preview

Our oldest 3 kids participated in a stake youth activity this morning.

Here are some of those in the band.

Here are our performers.

Janice Kapp Perry showed up to hear some of her music performed.

Our family after the recording.  We will have to show you the finished product in a few months.  It is AWESOME!

I sang "Happy Birthday" to the Prophet!

The four of us got to attend the 85th Birthday Celebration for President Thomas S. Monson.  It was an enjoyable night filled with his favorite music- mostly Broadway Musicals.  The event was hosted by Steve Young and Jayne Clayson.  We had a great time.

A parade and a bike ride

 Josh marched in the South Jordan parade this morning.

 Noah rode his 50 mile bike ride today.

 We are so proud of him.

Way to go!!!!!!

Graduation- A wonderful milestone!

*****WARNING*****

There will be many pictures and loads of parental bragging on this post!

Our lovely daughter has been very self motivated and has excelled in most things that she has attempted. We love her and continue to be very proud of her.

After all of those long years of school and hard classes in High School- we finally get to celebrate!!!

Jump for Joy!

Paint our nails!

Sing a joyful song!

  Smile for all to see!

And receive that coveted diploma.

Valesca wore her accomplishments well: National Honor Society Sash, Medal for Utah Scholars, Medal for Choir, Chord for Math, Chord for Top 10 Percent, Chord for Career/Technical Education, Chord for English & World Language and a Chord for Science.  She also Lettered in Math.

Valesca was listed along with 5 others on the program as earning all of those same types of honors- pretty good-especially when you are competing against 727 other Bingham Miners.

She has been accepted into the College of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah and has received a "Half Tuition Waiver" and the Regents Scholarship. (AWESOME)

Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your life...and HOORAY for the adventures that await you in the future!



Seminary Graduation

 Here are 8 of the 9 graduates from our ward and our Bishop.

 Valesca performed in the musical number at the graduation.  Here are all of those that participated.

I made my "sweet" girl a candy bouquet.

 She also spoke in Sacrament Meeting earlier in the day.  We are proud of her and all of her hard work!

Year End Performances

 Noah did very well at his spring band concert. He will be playing in band next year as well.

Valesca sang in her last concert called "Colors".  It was much longer than anticipated, but had some wonderful performances.

Choir Tour

Today Valesca got to finally leave for her Choir Tour! She has been waiting all year for this. We were seriously wondering if it were even going to happen, since we didn't have the full itinerary until Sunday evening. I am sure that she will have an AWESOME time.