I'm a survivor!!

Three weeks into driver's training I am still alive...whew! Eric is actually doing a very good job. It was a little shaky...no, it was very shaky in the beginning, but he's made great progress. Last night he went on his first drive with his instructor and he was very nervous and feeling underprepared (I'm not sure why...we are driving, driving, driving!). Each of the 20 or so skills he was to demonstrate were scored on a scale of 1-4. Any "1's" had to be repeated with extra driving time with the instructor...each extra hour costs $30. Well he came back with only one "3" and all the rest were "4's". He was so excited and relieved that he couldn't think about much else. Needless to say, we are very proud of him. Only 3 more drives and then a driving test and he will finish up and pass driver's ed and then hopefully in the near future he can get his license. That will be a day to celebrate!!

I am a "rent"!

Hello,

I would like to introduce myself.  I am one of the "rents" referred to in the blog posted below.  For those of you who are not up on the teen slang, you may have guessed that "rent" is short for parent.  Jaelyn came home the first day from school  in tears reporting that she hated the new school the kids, the teachers and the who thing.  I have to say that it would be very foreign to have the majority of my peers "cross" themselves and repeat scripted prayers.  I was very impressed with the Principal who told Jae that this group was in no way going to pressure or corner her into participating.  He did encourage her to say her own prayer in her own fashion at the beginning of her daily religion class while the others "cross" themselves and repeat scripted prayers.  The focus of the religion class is to discuss christian ethics and moral issues mixed with some education on Catholicism.  The Principal further explained that she did not have to feel required to participate in Mass, just sit quietly, and be respectful for the 50 minutes.  In our opinion as "rents" we believe that the life lessons and extremely high academic expectations far outweigh what she has been getting in public school.   If I would have understood this earlier, Jae would have been in private school a long time ago.  She reports that she cannot chew gum on school property or possess her cell phone on her person during school hours, even in her pocket.  Sounds like good discipline and respect, mixed with  good christian values is being served up and we are all for it.  We are in the process of working Jae's schedule so that she can attend Seminary 1st hour and German 2nd hour at Richland High School and then go to Tri- Cities Prep the rest of the day.  The seminary teacher at Richland is our home teacher!  The second and third day of school have seemed better than the first so we remain hopeful.  Time will tell.  The school mascot is a Jaguar, so...Go Jae and Go Jags!!!

Jaelyn's Life Is Boring Right Now!

There is nothing going on in my life right now but my mom told me I had to post a blog. So here. I posted one. Well basically the only thing going on right now is I am starting that Catholic school tomorrow. A whole 2 days before all my friends start. I just got back from mass (it sucked) and I have to go to it EVERY Friday this school year because my rents signed a year contract with the school. Gratz Tonia and Doug I really wanted to be there and I cant wait to see you 4 next month. Im stoked!!! I love you guys and miss you tons!!

-Jae

CONGRATULATIONS TONIC AND DUB

This is Mom (Penni).  Just wanted to tell Tonia And Doug that I wish I could have been there yesterday for the festivities.  It looks like everything went according to plan and everybody said "yes" or I "I do" or whatever it is they say nowadays.  I want you both to know that I am proud of you and excited that you have made the decision to get married.  We look forward to seeing you next month and hope that you are feeling good and healthy Tonia.  I love you both and Doug make sure that you take good care of Tonia during the next few months.  She needs your help and loving care.  Be happy together and love each other and remember the three most important words you can say to keep your marriage strong Doug is "you're absolutely right."  

I am here

Hi everybody

,Janne,Chad,tonna,dub,grammy,kathy

 im on the blog naw.

Who's that?

The next time you see me you might now recognize me...I've got zuchinni "coming out my ears", I'm nearly bald "from pulling my hair out" trying to teach Eric how to drive the van (after one sort of ok attempt and one nearly died of fear and shock attempt we switched to dad's truck and it's going much better!), and a huge grin on my face because "the most wonderful time of the year" (the start of the school year) is just around the corner and I can finally have some time to do all the things I planned on doing over the summer because I thought I'd have all kinds of time on my hands!! I realized last night as I was headed out the door for Saturday night's session of Stake Conference just how busy I've really been when Rachel said "now, is this a community meeting, a presidency meeting, an enrichment meeting, a church meeting or some other kind of meeting you're going to?" I just laughed and decided somehow the meetings have taken over! Oh well, some day this too shall be a memory!! Hope you're all doing well. This is really fun to read what everyone's been upto. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.

Going to the Doctor

If you click on the image it will enlarge it.  Ellee Jo says the funniest things.  She has been watching Penni fill out a lot of medical forms.  You can see that she has created her own form.

Name: Ashlyn Hagman

What is the problum: Sprand Ankle

What Dr. Dr. Pepper

I thought you all would get a chuckle out of it!