Life is busy

Wow, I started thinking this week about my blog and how long ago it was that I last posted something. Life gets in the way sometimes. Since I last posted in 2011, Arik returned home from his mission. He still loves talking about his mission. Meghan has graduated from High school and Summer is a Junior in High school. I do not teach kindergarten in Apache Junction. I teach first grade in Mesa and I am so happy I do and Jay teaches chemistry at Mountain View. I am thinking of starting an education blog to help out parents who have questions about education for young children. I am also contemplating changing my career and returning to school to get a masters degree.

Kennewick, Washington Mission Burr...

I can honestly say that missionary work is the best thing anyone can ever do in their life at this age. If they follow the rules and have a true desire to become like Christ and help others it’s the most rewarding work you can ever do. I love being a missionary. It was hard at first but the missionaries have become my family. They are my brothers and sisters and I will forever hold them close to my heart. Arik Higbee

Arik is really loving his mission and the people in his area. He doesn't look so happy in the picture but that is because he doesn't like the cold or the snow. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day hopefully for Arik "Phil" will not see his shadow.

Arik is currently in Prosser, Washington. This is a picture of Arik and his companion. He is doing a great job. He says in his emails that he is trying to be a good missionary and loves doing the lords work. Arik's companion is from Mesa and graduated from Mountain View a couple of years before Arik did. We miss him but we are very proud of him.

Mission Call

Arik received his mission call on August 27th, 2010. He was so excited yet he had to wait for everyone to get home from work and school before he could open the envelope. We invited my parents and Jay's parents to come over at 5:00pm for the opening of the letter. Before Arik opened the letter he asked everyone to write down on a piece of paper what States mission they thought he might get called to and what Country mission he might get called too. Funny thing no one guessed Washington. Arik has been called to serve in the Washington, Kennewick Mission and reports to the MTC in Provo on October 27th, 2010. Exactly two months fromt he day he received his call. We are all very excited for Arik. He is the first grandchild from both sides of our families to serve a mission. More to come on the mission...

Getting ready for school

School starts in less than a week and Meghan and Summer wanted their hair cut so I cut it. Summer's hair is not to much short but Meghan's hair is. They both look so cute. We have so much to do to be ready for school. Some things will have to wait until I find a job. Hopefully that will be soon.

Camp Lo Mia

Meghan left for girls camp this morning. This is her second year at Camp LoMia. I loved Camp LoMia when I went to girls camp. I can't wait for her to come home on Tuesday. I will post a picture of her when she returns home. Meghan is on the right the one wearing glasses.

Yesterday was Fathers Day. Jay and I called our dads to wish them Happy Fathers Day but I decided to stay home a cook a special dinner for jay with the help of the kids. We had Chicken Parmigiana with fettuccine noodles, crescent rolls, green beans and a fruit patter with dip. The kids really tried hard to make it special. Meghan set the table with a table cloth and linen napkins. It was nice to relax and enjoy dinner with each other. Jay is a great father. He is kind and loving and a hard worker. He is also a great teacher. Jay is my best friend, my husband and a role model to many. Love you Jay!