Thursday, June 24, 2010

Last day of 8th Grade

From left to right, Maria, Maggie, Marilyn, Alexis.
Devin and Alexis.
Some of her teachers and friends. She's had so many wonderful experiences this year at school, made a lot of friends, and was involved in two plays. Now, she's off to High School this fall and very excited for the experiences she'll have there.

Dinner with the Missionaries

From left to right, Elder Justice from Las Vegas, Nevada; Elder Larson from Preston, Arizona; and Elder Valgardson from Provo, Utah. We've really enjoyed being able to have the missionaries over for dinner. They're amazing and they bring such a special spirit with them into our home. Alexis has a lot of fun with them, too.

Eating contest with the missionaries

I couldn't believe how much Alexis ate and neither could Elder Valgardson, who, by the way is 6'2".

Sunday School class swimming party

Makayla, Alexis, Jamie, and Valerie having some fun in the pool
Her Sunday School teacher, Brother Kyle Fackrell, rewards them for listening to his lessons by having class parties. Alexis volunteered to have this party at our pool. They really had a lot of fun, along with swim racing and treats. I couldn't believe that four girls could go through an entire can of whipped cream.

Memorial Day, 2010 Busch Gardens

They love the rides where you get completely, dripping wet.

We spent the day at Busch Gardens. It's a really fun amusement park with lots of very fun rides.

Then off to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. Yummy!!!

Valerie ordered fried macaroni and cheese, which was very good, Alexis, of course, ordered salmon and I had my usual chicken pasta, but the Cheesecake was soooo goood!!!