Let's give the bulleted version of our last few weeks. (By the way--if you want the funny version go to cleggclannews.blogspot.com):
- Dad has traveled to L.A., Boise and Montana in the past 3 weeks so he has been living in airports and hotels. We even had to drive down to the airport on Monday night, while he had a layover in Salt Lake, so we could have Family Home Evening together!
- Ashley graduated from BYU this past month. We are so proud of her and I'm sure she is relieved. Brandon is busy busting up his ankle playing 3-on-3 basketball (I'm sure it was just so he could get out of Saturday chores!) and enduring Ashley's viewing of Pride and Prejudice. (For the full story go to their blog @ peaypeanutgallery.blogspot.com )
- Davis High Prom was last week and Spencer looked so handsome. He and his group came back to our house afterwards (see the pictures below). He hangs with such a great group of kids. They all have Senioritis and are busy making plans to make money and then head off to college. With 4 A.P. classes, senior council and seminary council, Spencer has been a very busy boy.
- Jamie is all about LaCrosse. She was just moved up to the varsity team (I think because she shows no fear and is very aggressive and competitive!) She got 3 of their 16 goals in the game against Logan. She also just passed her driving test and only has to get her hours in on her learners permit and then she will be on the road. If she is as bad a driver as I was--beware! Jamie also just tried out for the Musical Productions Class at Davis--cross your fingers.
- Last night was the final night of Allyse's play at the Rodgers Memorial Theater in Centerville. (see attached pictures) It was the Whiz. She was so cute as "Goldie" in Oz. Her voice lessons have come in very handy and she is getting to be quite the dancer! Her braces are supposed to come off next month. She can hardly wait.
- Jordan still breathes, eats and sleeps football (same with Ty). They both can't wait for community football to start and are both the star quarterbacks at school recess. Their biggest excitement lately was when Steven arrived home with a trampoline! Nurse Francis wasn't thrilled. Earlier this week he had to get all dressed up for his school fieldtrip to the Symphony. As he got ready to walk out the door I had to take this picture (see attached) since he looked like a mini missionary headed off for a day of tracting.
- Tyler is growing up so fast and is the star player on his soccer team. Yesterday he got 4 of their 5 goals. His fervor matches that of his brother Brandon's. He continues to shine as a star pupil in his classroom and can't wait for BYU football camp in June. I think he asks me every day "how much longer?"
- I just got asked to speak in church on Mother's Day. I am convinced that Steven worked in colusion with the Bishop to find a way to assure that I would actually stay in Sacrament Meeting this year. I usually escape. I've already decided what my talk title will be--What NOT to do. That I can speak authoritatively about. Between working and wishing I hadn't said "yes" to speaking at so many conferences this year there is little time to be any kind of mother. Grandma Deanne can be blamed for a few of the speaking invitations! I've also been asked to be on the medical team for the Stake Youth Trek the first week of June. It has been a great motivator to get back to my exercise routine. If the weather doesn't start improving I'll be coming to Brett for the full winter gear! They expect it to get below freezing at night. What was it about saying "no"?
We are wondering where the rest of the Francis blogs are? We love to get on and read about how all are doing and see pictures of family far and near.
