Monthly Archives: May 2014

Brittany’s Graduation Party!

Today we had a graduation open house/party for Brittany (along with a partial 18th birthday party for her as well).  We had a lot of people come over and congratulate her on a job well done and have some food from our build-your-own nacho bar!

We had a great time chatting with everyone and Brittany was excited to see a bunch of her friends there.

After the open house was officially over, we pulled out the fire pit and Brittany and her friends roasted marshmallows and hung out for awhile.

Congratulations Brittany!  We’re so proud of you and love you!

By |2014-12-07T08:19:17-07:00May 30th, 2014|Home Life, School|0 Comments

Last Day of AVA and Parties!

Ben and Zach had their last day of school at AVA today!  They both had parties in their rooms and Angela went to help.  Ben was pretty funny!  I wish I could have been there.

He really loved Miss Kalaveshi, his teacher, and he said that he really wants to have her again next year!  🙂  I’m sure he’ll love whoever he gets.  🙂

We only got one picture of Zach, doing one of the things he does best… eating ice cream!

He’s really excited for summer but also can’t wait to be in the 5th grade next year!  Great job boys!  Way to finish up the school year with a bang!

 

By |2014-12-07T08:10:31-07:00May 28th, 2014|School|0 Comments

Drive in the Mountains

Today, while Grandma and Grandpa Halliday were in town, we took them for a drive up into the mountains to enjoy the scenery.  Unfortunately, Brittany had to work so she couldn’t come.  🙁  We drove up and around near Mount Evans and got some pretty pictures and enjoyed the cool weather.  We thought about driving up Mount Evans but the weather didn’t look too good and at 12,000 feet, Zach started to feel a little light-headed.

After Mount Evans, we drove over to Buffalo Bill’s grave.  The views there are great also!

It’s SO great to live in an area of the country that’s so beautiful wherever you go!  🙂

 

By |2014-12-07T08:03:01-07:00May 24th, 2014|Home Life|0 Comments

Zach AVA Field Day

Today Zach had has AVA Field Day!  He had a blast playing games and enjoying being with his friends!

Angela (as usual) went over to help out where she could and also to enjoy watching Zach have fun!  🙂

By |2014-12-07T07:36:56-07:00May 23rd, 2014|School|0 Comments

Historical Figure and Academic Letter

Today, Zach had a great presentation at school.  Each of the kids were supposed to dress up as a figure that they admire, either from past or not-so-distant past.  The scientific-minded Zach chose Galileo.  He dressed up, took his telescope to school and presented on the life of the famous astronomer.

Tonight, Kirstyn attended the Castle View academic recognition event at the school.  She received her academic letter for her amazing work this year!  On her transcript, it shows that right now, she is number 1 in her class!  Great work Kirstyn!

By |2014-12-07T07:30:08-07:00May 22nd, 2014|School|0 Comments

Brittany High School Graduation

Today was Brittany’s BIG day!  Graduation from High School!  Grandma and Grandpa Halliday came in late last night to participate in the occasion as well so it was good to see them.

The ceremony was at Red Rocks, an absolutely stunning venue where they hold concerts and all kinds of events.  Kirstyn and Brittany got to play in the symphony for the ceremony as well!  🙂  The talks were awesome, and they had great musical performances by students as well.  Very talented folks!

The ceremony was great, although there were some really stupid people there that brought beach balls and were batting them around.  You’d think that you could expect this of students, but it was the parents who brought them.  🙁  Oh well, some people never grow up!  🙂

After the ceremony, we went out to eat at Sweet Tomatoes.  Good thing we had the graduation ceremony when we did!  Just after it was over, we saw some huge storm clouds rolling in from the west while we were eating!  It then started pouring!  I’m sure the group after us got drenched!  🙂

By |2014-12-06T07:48:09-07:00May 21st, 2014|School|0 Comments

Service at the Temple

Today we all went up as a ward to the Temple to perform some service.  We pulled up old flowers and got the beds ready for planting.

There were a LOT of flowers that were still really good that they were throwing away, so we got some bags, dug up some of them carefully, and put them in the bags to take home (with permission, of course)!  🙂

When we got home, we planted our new flowers in front of the house and they look really great!  🙂  Ben and Zach had a great time!

By |2014-12-06T07:26:09-07:00May 19th, 2014|Church|0 Comments

Seminary Graduation!

Tonight was Seminary Graduation!  Kirstyn finished up her freshman year, and Brittany graduated with her 4 year certificate.  Both also received the Stake President’s award.

We are so proud of you girls for giving so much to be there every morning so early and to be ready to learn and love the gospel!

By |2014-12-06T07:20:30-07:00May 18th, 2014|Church|0 Comments

Brittany’s LAST Day of High School

Today was Brittany’s LAST day of High School!  She was very excited but also a little sad.  Weird to say, but we were kind-of happy that she was sad because with the move, we weren’t sure she was going to really adjust well and have a great senior year.  She made a lot of friends and it was sad for her to see them one last time for a school day.

Great work Brittany!  You did it!  Next step, walking down the stairs at Red Rocks to get your diploma!  Yea!

By |2014-12-06T06:57:23-07:00May 14th, 2014|School|0 Comments

Holy Snow in May!

Uh, what just happened?  We woke up this morning and it had snowed about 5-6 inches!  In May?  What is up with that?  Well, we made the best of it, and the boys do what boys do best… went out and played in it until they were frozen solid!  🙂  They build a big snowman and dressed it all up.

Shorts weather yesterday, bundled up today!  If things go like normal, the snow will all be gone in about 2 days.  🙂

By |2014-12-06T07:02:18-07:00May 12th, 2014|Home Life|0 Comments
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