5th GRADE GRADUATE!

My homemade graduation cap!
Me wearing it!
I finished elementary school today. (at home of course) Wahoo! I am so happy to be done, but it still hasn't sunk in yet. I can't believe it, it seems like yesterday I was walking into Mrs. Graber's kindergarten class. I can't wait for this summer! We are going to Utah, Nauvoo, and I am also planning to go to a tennis camp!

Fire Station Field Trip!

macie checkin it out

grace driving! whoo watch out!

go ben!

ben drivin'

kirstie and gavin

they look like they're having fun

ooh..is it soft jayden?

jayden and gavin checkin' it out

thomas gettin' a lil' bandaid

valentichs

grace looks so patient..lol

kirstie and gavin

higleys

look at that face of disgust on gavin! lol

brianna and alex

equipment demo

macie and mommy

ben does it fit?

jayden and mommy

whoa gavin!!

pictures for the taking...

Meeting and greet

At school on Thursday, my teacher and Dylan's teacher paired up to meet some 4th graders at Round Lake Elementary School. We were assigned a student that we had to write a book (only knowing a little bit) about them. So now we got to give them their books and meet them. We had a party and Publix donated baked goods and almost everyone brought in a bottle of soda. Here are some photos:

getting blasted with air by a crazy science teacher

Daniella and her 4th grader

4th grader, Cortney, Me, and my 4th grader

Cortney and me

Ryan and his 4th grader

Lena and her 4th grader

Lizzie and her 4th grader (yes he is taller than her!!)

Cortney and her 4th grader

the soda

Dylan and his 4th grader (named Dylan!! lol)

Me and my 4th grader

Jessica and her 4th grader

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I borrowed a couple of items from Sister Porter's blog to share with you all. Look closely at the picture of "transfers in the rain" and you'll see Elder Berge. He told us he was a driver that day. Then, there is a picture of zone conference. They have a wonderful tradition of singing to the lovely sisters who provide them with their fabulous feasts. And last but definitely not least is the report Sister Porter shared from Elder Scott's visit. I was especially touched by the apostolic blessing he pronounced upon the missionaries. What an awesome experience Jordan is having on his mission. He called on Mother's Day and sounded terrific. He is in Hamilton now and is just learning his way around the new area. He loves the people he serves, and he can't say enough good things about President and Sister Porter. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people looking after my son.

The New Zealand Auckland Mission was fortunate enough to have Elder Richard G. Scott come and lift the missionaries for 4 hours on 30 April 2009! It was a spiritual feast! Your missionaries may have told you about it. Not all the mission was allowed to come because of distances in the mission. I wasn't able to provide any pictures because everything was done inside the chapel, however, I wanted to share with you the Apostolic blessing that was pronounced upon your sons and daughters-including every missionary within the mission.

Elder Richard G. Scott’s Apostolic Blessing on NZAM:
“As you ponder and try to understand who the Savior is during your mission, you will understand him more fully and it will be the foundation of your life. For those of you who are mastering another language I invoke a blessing of the gift of tongues. You exercise that gift with faith. After today you should find a greater ability to learn and communicate in an acquired tongue. What would I have you remember from our experience together, just one thing, an individual—insignificant and not very strong or capable but with the mantle and keys of an apostle said to you:
‘I positively know and bear witness that Jesus Christ lives. He is a glorified resurrected being of perfect love. He personally guides this church. And I accept responsibility before my Father in Heaven for what I say for it is true. His Son lives!’”

Heathrow Spring Fling Tennis Tournament

This week I had the opportunity to participate in a charity tournament at Heathrow Racquet Club. It was lots of fun! My doubles partner of 3 years couldn't make it at the last minute, so another teammate of mine filled in and we won our division :) Also, Kirstie and Derek surprised me by showing up to watch the finals. They hid in the back because they knew I would be nervous if I knew they were there...sneaky...very sneaky. Thanks, Kirstie for the pictures.