Family Vacation Summer 2018 - Day 1

We had an epic vacation. Robert did a lot of planning to get us from Kansas City, MI to Chicago, IL over the course of a week. We saw a lot and drove a lot. We had a great time.

The kids flew for the first time...that they can remember. The last time they flew was when they were really young and we were moving from VA back to CA. They loved it, especially Claire.

Day 1: Kansas City, Missouri

We did our research and drove across the border to Kansas and found a great bbq. 

It didn't disappoint. 

Here's what we did the rest of the day...

The College Basketball Experience

The Church Visitors Center, the future temple site, and a picture of the RLDS headquarters. We also saw a lot of deer, including two baby deer.

We then headed to Liberty Jail in Liberty, Missouri. Liberty was a beautiful town. We could feel the spirit and it was interesting hearing about Joseph's experience in Liberty Jail and the revelations her received there. 

4th Grade in the Books

Claire enjoyed her first and last year at Scholarship Prep Academy. Her teacher really understood Claire and was a lot of fun. She made new friends and was able to be in the same class as her cousin for a year. Her last day is later this week. Today she got an award for academics and an award from her dance elective teacher for having the best attitude all year. 

Some pictures from her Gold Rush Day.

Jane's Life

Jane continues to play the piano and we were finally able to get a real piano for her. 

She loves that she doesn't have to use the keyboard anymore.

 A couple weeks ago Jane passed out in our hallway. She hit her hip and her head really hard. Her Dr. told us to go in to the hospital to get some testing done. All tests came back normal so we're crossing our fingers that it never happens again.

 She got the 4.0 award, Science award, Math award, and Millionaire Reader award at the end of her first year of middle school. Yay!

Eagle Paperwork

Bruce FINALLY got his Eagle Scout paperwork submitted to the district office. Hallelujah! He had to get 5 reference letters. He got letters from his high school English teacher, golf coach, YM President, former primary teacher, and Robert. He had to include pictures of the progression and completion of the project, get a ton of signatures and fill out very detailed paperwork. He also had to include a personal goal letter. It probably took longer to do the paperwork than it did to do the project! We were all relieved when the lady taking his paperwork said that everything looked like it was in order. Now he waits to hear about his Board of Review interview. So. Darn. Close. It's a huge weight off.

 We also put all of his merit badges on his sash. 

They represent all of the hard work Bruce has put forth over the years. 

Middle School Promotion

Linda finished up her last year of middle school. She did a great job! She got one B her 6th grade year and the rest As for all three years. She worked so hard! She had fun at all of the end of the year events. She had a beach day, an 8th grade dance, and a promotion ceremony. I'm even more proud of Linda for the great person and example I know she was during her middle school years. 

New adventures await her in high school! 

Thompson Happenings

A few things that have been going on around here lately. 

The girls and I attended our first horse show at the fairgrounds. It was really great. 

Jane has been taking a sewing class. This Harry Potter pillow is her favorite creation so far.

Jane and Linda did track and field at school. Jane was able to go to one of the meets.

Jane got a paid job walking the neighbor's dogs and feeding her chickens. Linda is cleaning a neighbor's home.

 Last night was the last concert that Linda will have in middle school.

Bruce made the Honor Roll at his high school and also attended his basket ball banquet.

Claire killed it on 80's day at school. She said she was, "Over the top."

Jane attended her first Young Women activity.

 The girls continue to volunteer at the horse ranch. They take lessons and Linda(and sometimes Jane) do a horse vaulting class.

Linda went to high school orientation.