Nothing New

So, I'm looking at all the blogs and realize that we are all in the same boat. Nothing really exciting to report about, too busy to think of something creative and trying to get into a routine for the summer. Summer....this should be a fun, relaxing time, shouldn't it? Aly leaves tomorrow for the Pioneer trek along with some of the Oliver cousins, Jacque is working and playing hard (ask her!) Aaron and Savannah go to work each day and come home tired and go to bed fairly early...sounds like Brad's schedule. I'm swamped with two large RS projects right now. Super Saturday is cruising along and my next Enrichment class is almost ready. That is next Tuesday and I just found out that Bishop wants the men to join us! Hmmmm.... I'm not sure I'm the person to be teaching this class but the research going into it is quite interesting! I've also got some ideas on getting completely prepared with documents and such, as instructed by the brethren. Our RS president is excited about that project too! MY!!

Final Results....

Remember my ambitions? One pioneer dress, bonnet and apron to match?? Mission accomplished and in one week! THAT is quite remarkable since my sewing skills are lacking. But, the end result is a cute pioneer dress. Even in the rough, Aly will be in style...as if she wouldn't be, right? Sorry the pictures aren't perfect (we leave that for Jacque), but here are a few displaying the dress and extras. Now, to the next project!!

Update

Aly found out today that she won the election! My faith in the system is a little more balanced now. She is very excited. Just thought I would let you know :)
Nothing else new. I'm attempting to sew a pioneer dress and bonnet for Aly. Attempt is the operative word and I'm having quite a struggle. It seems I think I can sew until I make the attempt and then reality crashes in on me and I'm spending hours on a simple project. I guess I needed something to do!

Same Ol' Same Ol'

Not much to blog about. The important part....Aaron and Savannah "home" for the summer is as exciting as it gets! Aaron finished school with amazing grades, Jacque just finished her last final this week, Tyler finished up this week and poor Aly...is still in school! She is awaiting the results of a 2nd vote for Student council.
Oh....here's a gripe I have:
Running for student council has "rules" you have to abide by. Given. So, Aly abides. One of the rules is that Voting Day there is no "campaigning". Meaning, no texting to vote for Aly or anything like that. You can text: "VOTE", but not who. So, her opponent writes on all the chalkboards/wipeboards to "vote Alex". Blatant rule violation. Apparently, there were others in the freshman class that also cheated. So.....
You would THINK that the cheaters would be disqualified, right? Oh No, not at the High School where principles and morals are taught (that is dripping with sarcasm if you couldn't tell). Instead, they decide to have another run-off for those who cheated. I don't understand that and would have voiced my opinion in a phone call had Aly said I could. But, she thought I would come off as a raving lunatic mom....(maybe). So, today, was voting again and so we wait....
Why can't the good, non-cheaters ever get the reward??

Girls' Night Out

Finally! After waiting for over a month, we headed down to Tucson to our Michael Buble in concert. Jenny, Jacque, Aly and myself had a blast. It was a great concert and the venue was small enough (only 8000) seats, but all seats had a great view. In fact, at the end, the girls were down at the stage and Jacque barely missed the chance to "touch" Michael. THAT was funny to watch. He is quite the entertainer. He sang all our favorite songs except Sway...which is Aly's favorite. It was a wonderful birthday present from my wonderful husband and all my girls!

ENJOY!!

Naturally Seven

This was the group that opened for Michael Buble. They do all the instrument sounds with their voices. It was amazing! (We thought of you, Doug!) Yes, we bought their CD, but you can take a look at what they can do here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5MkNOXSdkA

Here's also a small sampling of our favorite guy: