Love These Girls

Mar

 The final Science Fair came and went.  Mar's display was a success.  The funny thing this year... MOST of the displays were primarily student produced.  Handwritten.  Very similar to the one Mauri did back here.  I can't decide if the Science teacher pushed students doing their own work (although just because I typed what she dictated, snapped the pictures, printed them out, helped her Cricut, and helped glue -- along with Bill and Shi -- it doesn't mean Mar didn't do the work.  She did.  Mostly.), or if parents are getting smart to the fact that it's not graded or judged.  

IDK.  Either way, it's done.

The Science Fair itself had much more to do than in the past.  Mar got to hold a tarantula for the first time...

 ...and loved being able to sift for gemstones.

Love that girl.

Shi

 Shi swam her first ever 200 Fly in competition.  She had been dreading it all week, and was worried that she would be a lone swimmer at the end of the heat.  She didn't know if she could even do it.

Not only did she do it, she did it with determination and grace.  She even said she would be willing to swim it again, and that she thought she could improve her time.  I loved that it impressed on her that she can do hard things.  She is stronger than she knows.  A life lesson.

Love that girl.

Lex

Lex ran her first 400 of the season, after gentle coercion by her coach.  It was the first time they had a 4 x 400 girls team.  Ever.  They needed her.

She did it.  And she didn't even throw up.  I was proud of her willingness to try.  I think she may even run it again.  The icing on the cake:  her relay team now holds the school record.  Nice.  She is gearing up for graduation, and excited for things to come.

Love that girl.

Chey

Soul sister Chey ran into a situation with her dress for Prom.  She had ordered a dress online, but two days before Prom, there was still no sign of it.  She had to run out and find another dress, and asked me if I would be willing to put straps on it for her.  Although not even near a base-level seamstress, I was happy to help because I love her desire to uphold her standards.  

Love that girl.

Aubree

Aubree is Chey's older sister.  She finally posted a few wedding pics on FB, so I stole one.  She was married a few months back in the San Diego Temple.  A convert at 15,  her dad and stepmom divorced not long after, her dad not a member... she amazes me.  I couldn't be more happy for her and wish her and Evan all the best!

Love that girl.

Britt and Lynnea

Love those girls and miss them like crazy.

I wish I could be there to help them

paint

shop for furniture

decorate

meal plan

budget

you know... stuff a Mom and MIL could help with.  Times like this I wish I lived closer.  The good news is that they will both be coming to visit for Lex's graduation.  I can't wait.