John has been in orchestra for three full years now. Hard for me to believe how fast the time has gone. Middle school brought a lot of growth for John in orchestra. When he was in 4th and 5th grade they only had orchestra twice a week and only for 30 minutes. In middle school he had orchestra 5 days a week and for about 50 minutes. The improvement that I have seen in his violin abilities has been amazing. John had three concerts for his middle school and was 1st chair for all three. This is amazing to me because I know that some of the kids have been playing for much longer than John. The last concert John's main competition ( a boy named Levi) tied with John for first chair. John sat in first chair position for the first 3 songs and then switched with Levi. I was happy to see that Levi was able to be first chair because I happen to know that he has been playing since he was 4. John was happy for him as well and was more than willing to share the 1st chair spot with him. John really does not like being in the spot light. Here are two of the songs they played for the concert. I hope you enjoy them!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
12, How Can That Be?
My baby is not a baby any more at all. In fact my sweet little boy that came to us 12 years ago is growing up so fast that he is taller than me and has been for about six months. I know, as many have pointed out I am not that tall, that is not the point. John was not suppose to get taller than me until he was at least 12 years old. He did not pay attention to that though and he just keeps getting taller and more handsome as the years go by.
I feel terrible but due to the fact that we were barely settling into our new house I did not know where my camera was. Therefore I do not have any pictures of John's birthday or his special weekend. John's birthday was on a Friday and we went to dinner at Boston's as a family and then went to see Furry Vengeance. The dinner was great and the movie was very funny. Grandma and Grandpa Finn joined us for the movie and they enjoyed it too.
Then on Sunday we had Grandma and Grandpa Finn, Grandma Jeanie, Bob and Lauralee, Dawn and Rod and the kids, Laurie and Richard and the kids all join us for church. It was great to look around the chapel and see how much family John had there to support him in receiving the Priesthood and to celebrate his birthday. When John was ordained a Deacon there was barely room to move in the bishops office because we had so many attend. Matt gave John a beautiful blessing that had many of us in tears.
After church we all came back to our house and had a wonderful lunch. Thank goodness the weather was nice and the kids were able to go outside and play. They got a game of kickball going and also played dodge ball. I don't know who won, but I do know that they had fun. Later many of us also played a fun card game called Cover Your Butt. It is a game that we were taught at the Finnardsleyton (for those of you that don't know that is Finn, Bardsley, Moulton) family reunion this summer. The Hatch cousins had fun learning the game and were sad when it was time to go.
John you are such a special young man and I am so proud of you. You amaze me with your generosity and caring attitude. Your dad and I have always felt that you are a very special spirit and the older you get the more it just confirms it for us. God has something very special planned for you and I feel so very blessed that He trusted me to be your mother. I hope that you will always keep the sweet spirit that you have. We love you John!
I feel terrible but due to the fact that we were barely settling into our new house I did not know where my camera was. Therefore I do not have any pictures of John's birthday or his special weekend. John's birthday was on a Friday and we went to dinner at Boston's as a family and then went to see Furry Vengeance. The dinner was great and the movie was very funny. Grandma and Grandpa Finn joined us for the movie and they enjoyed it too.
Then on Sunday we had Grandma and Grandpa Finn, Grandma Jeanie, Bob and Lauralee, Dawn and Rod and the kids, Laurie and Richard and the kids all join us for church. It was great to look around the chapel and see how much family John had there to support him in receiving the Priesthood and to celebrate his birthday. When John was ordained a Deacon there was barely room to move in the bishops office because we had so many attend. Matt gave John a beautiful blessing that had many of us in tears.
After church we all came back to our house and had a wonderful lunch. Thank goodness the weather was nice and the kids were able to go outside and play. They got a game of kickball going and also played dodge ball. I don't know who won, but I do know that they had fun. Later many of us also played a fun card game called Cover Your Butt. It is a game that we were taught at the Finnardsleyton (for those of you that don't know that is Finn, Bardsley, Moulton) family reunion this summer. The Hatch cousins had fun learning the game and were sad when it was time to go.
John you are such a special young man and I am so proud of you. You amaze me with your generosity and caring attitude. Your dad and I have always felt that you are a very special spirit and the older you get the more it just confirms it for us. God has something very special planned for you and I feel so very blessed that He trusted me to be your mother. I hope that you will always keep the sweet spirit that you have. We love you John!
Jessica turns 10!!
Jessica is 10!!! How did that happen? Time does fly when you have kids and it seems like they grow up in the blink of an eye. For Jessica's birthday she wanted to go to Watiki. She invited two of her friends and we went and had a good time. 
After Watiki we went back to my mom's and had pizza and cake and ice cream.
Here are Jessica and her friends at Watiki having a blast. Girls are so funny when they get together and it was hilarious to listen to them talk to each other. The topic was often boys which made me laugh even more. I feel that they are way to young to be talking about boys, but it was still humorous to listen to them.
Jessica in her new hat and shirt. Jess loves wearing hats and had wanted this one for a couple of weeks. She loves wearing it now.
Jess the morning of her Birthday. She insisted on opening her presents the morning of her birthday. It was a great incentive to get her ready on time and even early.
After Watiki we went back to my mom's and had pizza and cake and ice cream.Here are Jessica and her friends at Watiki having a blast. Girls are so funny when they get together and it was hilarious to listen to them talk to each other. The topic was often boys which made me laugh even more. I feel that they are way to young to be talking about boys, but it was still humorous to listen to them.
Jessica in her new hat and shirt. Jess loves wearing hats and had wanted this one for a couple of weeks. She loves wearing it now.
Jess the morning of her Birthday. She insisted on opening her presents the morning of her birthday. It was a great incentive to get her ready on time and even early.
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