Stirs

Mike got a salt bug gun. He shoots salt at the bugs. Oh my gosh. I was not a fan when he shot at a bug on the counter. I was standing at the fridge and got salt IN MY MOUTH! And it hit my arm. What a weirdo.

Mike

There have been so many Alta accounts on Instagram lately. Most of them are hate accounts. Someone started an Alta compliment account. This one came up today. Yay! It is great to see nice things on social media once in awhile.

Current progress on Rachel's stocking

Maysen and Jorja had a workout with Kerity today, then Jorja went straight back to Alta to film some videos to post next week. They are trying to do a mini-spirit week. These are the videos they filmed.

Marvel Monday

Twin Tuesday

Western Wednesday

Alta Gear Thursday

The videos took a lot longer than they expected, at least they got them done. They went to Swig after. I do not understand why they like Swig so much. I mean once in awhile, sure... but all the time? I just don't get it. The funny thing is Jorja has never really liked soda. Swig has this weird strawberry water that she likes though. It tastes good except for the coconut flavoring in it.

Jorja & Riley

Jorja, Brenton, Paige, Giselle, Riley

Maysen made dinner today. Fancy mac and cheese. It was delicious.

Maysen

Jorja had girls night tonight. They decided to go to Stirs. It is a restaurant that is just cereal. Tons and tons of cereal. They don't have Ghostbusters though. They had that cereal when we were little, and it was the best! I remember eating it at my grandma's condo in St. George. Cartoons are also playing at the store. Kind of funny. Kassie came over first. She was so nice and friendly. I hope she becomes good friends with these girls. She moved here a few months ago from Texas. She is still doing online school from there. While Jorja was out with these girls she got a message from Layla that she is positive for corona. WHAT? Layla didn't have any symptoms and was sure she was negative. Jorja sits next to Layla, so she most likely is going to be quarantined. Jorja hasn't been around Layla for a long time, still... that is probably what will happen. Homecoming week is next week. Jorja is pretty sad about everything.

Rachel, Dessa, Gabby, Kassie, Kate, Giselle, Jorja and Ellie in the front 

Riley brought Jorja flowers

Last Day at Chick-Fil-A

Today was Jorja's last day at Chick-Fil-A. I'm excited to have her home more. I know she wants to get a different job, but I'm trying to talk her out of it. We have one more year with her and I don't want to miss a thing. Mike and I went and saw Jorja one more time. She is beautiful.

Jorja

Usually she has her mask on, she just took it down because it was us. We grabbed Jorja's keys when we went through the line. I waited in the car with Bear while Mike took her car and filled it up with gas. Bear was not happy to see Mike drive away. Jorja stayed after for about an hour saying goodbye. She has made some really good friends here.

Jorja and Abby

 Note Jorja left

 Goodbye presents

Mike declared victory as he was able to get the giant stump out of the duck pond

Layla came over and hung out with Jorja for awhile. Layla seems really nice and I'm thrilled Jorja will get to know her better this year as they serve as student body officers together. Later Alex and Paige came over. They went swimming. I didn't get a picture though. I talked to Alex for a long time when she was leaving. I'm glad she will be in student government again. Jorja picked up Hailey and they went to Jake's birthday party. Jorja had a very good day.

Jake and Jorja

Last Picture

Jorja had her first student government activity with the new officers. The results for the election were posted yesterday. There are two girls in each category this year. Two girl sbos, two girl senior class officers, two girl senators, two girl junior class officers and two girl sophomore class officers. Weird. Jorja is excited to not be the only girl anymore. She told me today that it is weird that she is the only senior girl that has been in student government before. Six senior girls, thirteen boys. Wish it was a bit more even. Anyway, she went down there for an hour this morning to work on putting together signs for the seniors. She had to hurry back because her AP English text was today. It's weird having them take their AP tests at home. Instead of a three hour test, it is a 45 minute free response test. We kicked everyone out of the computer room so Jorja would have no distractions. I'm glad I let her drop AP US History at the beginning of the year. This year is so weird. After the test Jorja and I helped Preston learn a dance for Chinese. Jorja filmed Preston and I dancing. Sending that video in was a difference between an A and a B in Chinese. Crazy that it was worth so much. After the dancing Jorja went out with Layla for yogurt. Layla is the other girl sbo. They wanted to talk about initiation. Jorja told me this morning that she texted Aysha and told her she didn't want to kiss anyone. She said that even though Riley said it wouldn't bother him, she didn't want to risk it. She didn't want another Conner/Traven situation. She has felt guilty about kissing Traven for so long. She met up with Layla and said they had a great time. Layla didn't want to kiss any of them either, even though she is kind of dating one of them. She didn't want to kiss Marshall in front of anyone. So, at least they are agreed on that. They are both looking forward to tonight. Should be super fun.

Switching gears... my mom died 24 years ago today. I posted this picture with this caption: Best person in the world died 24 years ago today. This was our last family picture. My brother Brett was leaving on a mission. My mom knew she would die while he was gone, but sent him anyway. Her faith was unmatched. Oh how I miss her.

Mike, Mom, Stephanie, Brett, John, Dad, Matt, Bubs

Mike commented that Matt was wearing a 6T jacket. Haha. My cousin Jeff mentioned something like he was having a tender moment remembering mom when Mike made him laugh. After I said, "See what I have to put up with?" Mike said, "At least I didn't mention how you are wearing a size 2X!" Hahahaha. I love my family. When Jorja was helping me go through some filing cabinets she found some twenty question things. I sent this to my brothers today. This is what my mom answered when I was 17 I think.

I brought my blanket and puzzle book and hung out at my mom's grave. It was such a nice day! Right as I was leaving Matt and Sam and their family showed up. They brought dinner to eat at the grave. They brought my mom's peanut butter cups in bar form. Why have I never thought of making them that way? Tons easier. It was delicious too.

Stephanie

 Sam & Kaylee, Matt

 Anne, Jeff, Greg and Amy in the distance

 Random picture of Preston

My family played rummy with me. I grew up playing that and canasta with my mom. Soon it was time for Jorja to head out. The outgoing sbos picked her up at 10:30. She is so excited. I hope she has the best time!

Jorja

 Ellie, Jorja with red eyes, Kate, Aysha

 I tried to edit Jorja's red eyes. Not sure how good I did so I'm leaving both pictures in.