The Power of One...Inspirations 2010

At our school they have a program called "Inspirations". The program is similar to the reflections contest at public schools. This year the theme was "The Power of One". Kaylee entered in two areas photography, and visual arts. For photography she did a picture of an american flag and titled it, "The Power of One Nation". For her visual arts entry she did a collage of photographs of the american flag and titled it "Freedom". Last week we found out that she won in the photography division and is going on to region. Congratulations, Kaylee!!!

Drive-In Movie

Last night our YM/YW had a drive-in movie. They told the kids to make their own car out of a box. Kaylee made hers into a "BUG" car literally. She made it look like a ladybug. She put a license plate on the back that said,"BUG OFF". It sure turned out cute. She even matched her clothes she was wearing to her car. She was the only YW that made one. She won the "Most Creative Car Award". Good Job, Kaylee.

P.S. Skyler was unable to go because he was home sick throwing up. He was going to make his car into an Army tanker.

Toilet Papering

The morning after the dance we woke up to our house being toilet papered. Kaylee wasn't very happy with me because her and Skyler were going to have to clean it up. I knew it wasn't my friends that did it (because I don't have any) LOL. So Kaylee and Mariah went out and cleaned it up before Skyler was even out of bed. Skyler says that if you get toilet papered it means you are popular. Woot, Woot, for the first time in my life I am popular (I am thinking its not me though). Boy am I glad that we don't have more trees. Oh, the joy of having teenagers. Just think its only just begun.

P.S. If you know who toilet papered us, a reward is being offered. LOL.

A Winters Night Dream...

Skyler and Kyrsti

Skyler...he's the bomb diggity

Kaylee... watch out boys here she comes

Kyle and Kaylee

Last week Skyler and Kaylee went to their first official semi-formal dance at their school. It was called "A Winter's Night Dream". Kaylee got a new dress, sweater, and shoes. It was rather stressful picking out a dress for Kaylee that was modest. She picked this dress out and I told her she needed to wear something over the top. When we got to the cash register, her dress was on clearance for only $5.90...what a steal of a deal. I would have liked her to get a slightly bigger size. However, I figured that at that price she could only wear it only a few times and we would have gotten our money's worth. Luckily she is small and fit in the only one they had. Skyler got new pants, shirt, and a tie. Skyler's outfit on the other hand, was more than Kaylee's outfit even with shoes. Who would have thought. They seemed to have a good time. Afterwards they came home and watched a movie together.

National Junior Honor Society

This past week Skyler and Kaylee got an exciting letter in the mail. The letter informed them that they had both been invited to be a member of the National Junior Honor Society. All the hard work to get good grades paid off. Congratulations Skyler and Kaylee.

YW in Excellence

My Beautiful "Daughter of a King"

This past sunday was our YW in excellence. Kaylee chose to do a display table with her value bracelet, magnetic board, and her apron that she made completing some of her goals. The theme for the night was "Daughter of a King". They tried to stress that we are all daughters of a king and we should all live accordingly so that we can return to live with him someday.

New Beehive Class President

Michelle, Alicia, Kaylee, and Courtney

At the end of September Kaylee was set apart as the new Beehive class president. She chose Courtney Hardy as her first counselor. Michelle Holden as her second counselor and Alicia Grimstead as her secretary. We are so proud of her and the fine young woman she is turning into.

Concert Choir

Last night Skyler and Kaylee had their first Concert Choir performance. I sure think they looked nice in their outfits (looked like they were ready for their first prom). They did a good job singing. I am so proud of them.

Kaylee's New Hair!!!

Before Kaylee left for camp she got her hair cut. She said she wanted it cut like mine. So they cut off about 5 inches, layered it, and thinned it. Most of her perm was cut off, so now she can have the straight look much easier. Here she is...I think she looks very cute and much older with her new hair.

Welcome Home Kaylee!!!

Kaylee came home from Oakcrest on Friday. We made her a Welcome Home sign and posted it on the garage door. Boy was she dirty and stinky. She said that she had a fun time but she did not like the food. She got the "pickiest eater" award from her cabin. Now, we can't get her to quit singing camp songs and teaching them to her siblings.

I wanna come home

We got a letter from Kaylee in the mail on Wednesday afternoon reporting on Oakcrest. I thought it was so funny that I would share it...

6-15-09

Dear Mom and Dad,

I just got here and I'm not sure what to think. Its durty and not my way of living life. But its nice. Happy Anniversary to you people. My councler is named Scrumptious and is so silly like Cayden. Its very planned days. I love you. See you soon. I got here about 11:45.

Love Always/ Kaylee Anderson

This wasn't quite the letter I thought we would receive. I thought she would tell us how much she misses us, that she loves us, and can't wait to come home, ect. You know the sappy camp letters you hear about. Anyway, Kaylee we love you and miss you and can't wait for you to come home. Hope you have a good time.

Oakcrest

On Monday Kaylee left for Oakcrest. She was very nervous. She woke up at 5:30 in the morning to get ready. The last time she went to girls camp was in Girl Scouts and she cried every night she was gone. I guess she is a little like her mother and doesn't enjoy camping very much. Let's hope that she has a fun time. Above she is pictured with Samantha Hardy her bunk partner and friend.

Kaylee's new look

Yesterday I took Kaylee for an eye exam because she has been asking me for contacts for quite some time. The doctor said that she would have an easier time with contacts than most people because her prescription in both her eyes are the same. She is so excited to be able to see and wear sunglasses at the same time. So here is our new look for Kaylee. She says she doesn't like these pictures of her. It was pretty early in the morning and she was still tired. I think she looks older now.