Alta Coin

Jorja brought home a framed picture of her that was taken on inauguration. I tried to take a picture of it, but that never works out well. I had to angle it so you couldn't see my reflection in it. She did get a file of the student body officer picture. I really wish I had her class pictures every year she was in student government. I would love that. So glad I got this one though! They hang these pictures in one of the hallways at Alta. Mike's is there, now Jorja will have one too.

Sadler ~ COA, Dawson ~ AVO, Marshall ~ public relations, Joe ~ secretary, Dallin ~ president

Bode ~ attorney general, Layla ~ historian, Jorja ~ financial chair, Brenton ~ Vice President

Jorja

Jorja also came home with the Alta coin. Lately they have been giving out 12 a year, this year they gave out 9. Two people in student government were given one. Jorja and Bode. It's super cool because Mike got this coin his year. This coin will let you get in any Alta event for life. Maybe it's just sporting events, I'm not sure. We've never tried it out. Cool that Mike and Jorja both have one. Maybe we should take Mike's to get engraved like Jorja's. I want to get a picture of both of them with their coins and student government sweaters. I think that would be awesome. 

 Jorja's coin

Jorja had a closing social for PLT today. Everyone gets silly awards. She got the award for the person most likely to have a child go to Alta. They divide PLT into families. Jorja was the mom and Luke was the dad. Here is their family.

Gabby, Grace, Russell, Luke, Jorja, Emily, Kate, Chloe

Maysen and I went out to dinner at Waffle Love. It was delicious.

Mike sent me pictures of the new grocery store. I know this looks like just any store, but it is still crazy to me that this giant store is closer to the cabin then the tiny Alpine Market was. Not going to have to worry about packing food up there any more.

Mike and the boys came home today. Bear was sure glad to see them. I was glad to not be in charge of Bear anymore. I did pretty good although one day I asked my dad if Bear could have a play date for a few hours. Bear had a great time running around with Milo, then they slept. Hahaha. Preston got car sick on the way home and threw up out the car window when he was a few streets away. There is now throw-up all over the side of my car. It's pretty gross. They came back late, so we will deal with that tomorrow.

Scooter Parade

Mike and I have been wondering what to get Maysen for a college graduation present. Although we would love to get her something really cool, like a car, we can't do that right now. I talked to her last night about what she would want. We decided to get her a lot of little things. Running shoes, water bottle, fix her cracked cell phone screen... things like that. When Jorja and I were at Scheels to get Mike's water bottle, I saw one that I knew Maysen would love. At least I hope she does. Jorja and I went back to Scheels today, and it was GONE! We did find it on the hydroflask website, and it was the same price, so we have it ordered and it should get here Monday.

Jorja had her PLT closing social today. They got 'most likely' awards from last year, and the new members were welcomed. Jorja was a part of the 'White' family last year and she is this year too. This year Jorja and Luke are team captains. Jorja had a lot of fun last year and I hope she gets to experience this again. Fingers crossed corona will slow down!

New white team

Autumn's sister, Spencer's brother, Grace, Emily, Jorja, Gabby, Luke

 Perfect 'Most Likely' award for Jorja

Jorja met up with Riley for yogurt. He got back early this morning from Lake Powell. Then she headed off to camping with Hailey and Allison. They were waiting on our porch for Jorja. I went out and found them and brought them inside. They met two boys from another campsite. I don't know their names, but they were twins and a grade younger than these girls. They came over and asked if they could play cards with the girls. Jorja said it was really fun.

Hailey, Alison, Boy 1, Jorja, Boy 2

I saw a message on Jorja's phone about the young women activity. It was to come over to Sister Christensen's house to sign a poster for the graduates, then to watch the parade. I hadn't heard about the parade. I didn't worry about it because I knew Jorja wouldn't be there. I didn't realize they would have an activity this week. Anyway, I saw a lot of posts about it on Instagram. It looked so cool! All the high school graduates that live in Pepperwood were able to have a little parade. They got them all scooters and they rode down Pepperwood Drive, which is about a mile and a half I think. Anyway, it looked like the kids loved it. It was really cute to see all the graduation gowns flapping in the breeze. I took a couple of screen shots. What a fun memory for those seniors!

White Team

Jorja finished up her PLT interviews today. They got put into teams. Jorja is an officer and two officers are on each team. She is on the white team and is paired up with one of her friends named Luke. She was so excited about that. He was the last one to try out. Their advisor started taking about officers yesterday. Jorja said she really thinks Luke should be an officer. Her advisor was a little skeptical, but after his audition the first thing she said was Jorja was right. I can't remember how many people are on the white team. I know there is only one other boy. Jorja has a few good friends on her team. Emily and Gabby. I know Grace, the daughter of a girl we went to high school with is on her team. That's about all I can remember. Jorja is pretty excited. I hope things can go back to normal soon. Jorja is going to have such a great senior year!

Interviews

The kids started back at school today. Well, Jorja and Preston did. Maysen has been going strong for awhile now. We had lists ready for them of tasks they needed to finish before they got free time. Both of them did really well. Jorja also started PLT interviews today. She is a PLT officer this year, so she gets to be a part of the interview process for the people trying out. It was sooo cute to hear her during the interview. We couldn't hear the kids trying out because she had headphones in, but it was fun to see her interact with her peers. She is amazing.

Jorja

Chick-Fil-A started their two teams today. Today was the A teams first day. Jorja will be working exclusively with these people. Luckily she is very happy with who is on her team. Jorja was anxious to quit before quarantine. Now it is one of the only places she is allowed to go, and she is only allowed to hang out with the people she works with because we figured they are together so much anyway. Jorja has enjoyed it though. The pace is much slower. So... she gets to make tiktoks while at work.

Behind the scenes ~ haha

We talked to Stockton today! It was super quick, but I didn't think we would hear from him at all. He and Elder Jenson got Elder Wells dropped off and ready to go home. Elder Jenson is now his companion. They cover Elder Jenson's two wards and Stockton's two wards. Mission life has sure changed. Stockton said, "The grand total damage done by the coronavirus in this mission was 19 closed areas and 75 missionaries gone home." Wow. Stockton is also district leader again. Luckily Stockton enjoys Elder Jenson. That makes a big difference. Stockton sounds happy and they are still planning on having a baptism on Saturday. Hope they can pull it off!

PLT Christmas

Jorja had her first PLT performance of the Christmas season. It was for the special needs class and parents were invited. I snatched Jorja's phone to take pictures on it. She had taken my phone to bed, and then I couldn't find it in the morning. I usually get it back before she leaves, but didn't this time. I didn't get a group picture because Jorja took her phone back. If I ever get one I will post it another day. The kids were so cute. Jorja loves this class and is planning on doing PLT next year. I'm so glad she tried out for this!

 Jorja & Jaren

 Sadler & Jorja

 12 days of Christmas ~ Jorja was a piper piping

 The kids sang Happy Birthday to Josh

 Finn, Sadler & Jorja were the emcees

 Dessa & Jorja

Festival of Trees

I watched Amy today while Matt went to the temple with Sam. Sam is still in the hospital, but she got permission to go to the Salt Lake Temple for a few hours. It is close by the hospital, so she could get there fast if anything went wrong. Greg had daycare, Jeff had preschool and Anne had school. She actually had a field trip to the Festival of Trees! Jorja was able to miss school and volunteered at the Festival of Trees today with her PLT class. What timing! Too bad they never saw each other though. That would have just been too cool.

Anne and Greg

 Stephanie and Amy ~ I took this and closed my eyes

 Because I looked super old with my eyes open

Amy just wanted to be held the entire time. She slept on me for a few hours. It made watching her easy. My dad came down around 11:45 so I could go to the ward relief society birthday lunch. They do the lunch birthdays by month. My birthday is in December, so.... That was fun too. I talked with Sara Henderson, Katie Willes and Laura Longhurst most of the time. It was great.

 Alta PLT

I heard from Maysen today. She was able to get marketing as her official minor. She also got an email from her marketing teacher that said, "By the way, you've done really well in the class - hope you might consider at least minoring in marketing." Haha. Talk about timing on that one! Looks like she is going to be able to pull off a major in psychology, major in English with an emphasis in creative writing and a minor in marketing. Nicely done Maysen, nicely done. She is on the wait list for her last marking class, but they told her if she doesn't get in it she can still graduate and take it as an online class during the summer. If she gets in, she will have 18 credits.... going to be a busy last term!

Red Ribbon

Conner had his mission farewell today. Jorja said he did great. She was grumpy when she came home and I wondered what the heck happened. Mike said she was just sad because he is leaving. Turns out that was the case and she became super happy after awhile. Jorja went to the farewell with Bode and Kelsey. I'm glad she had people to go with, she gets really nervous going to things alone.

Conner & Jorja

 Kelsey and Jorja making fun of Bode's bicep

Game five of the World Series happened today. The Nats lost. They lost all three games at home. That's disappointing. The Astros now lead the series 3-2. Hopefully things will go better next week! I did get a lot of Mina's stocking done during the World Series. Almost finished, but there are sooo many French knots. It is beautiful though. I am very happy with it.

Jorja walked by while I was texting Rachel. I snapped this picture of her. I love it when Jorja wears this shirt. It makes me laugh. Rachel gave it to her years ago.

Jorja

Jorja is in PLT (peer leadership team) and LOVES it! They were supposed to post about the different events going on for red ribbon week. Jorja, of course, has to be a wacko about it. Haha. I love her. She makes me laugh!

Preston and Jorja during scripture study

 Jorja

Classroom Safe

Jorja and a few of her friends headed to the canyon to take pictures. I helped Jorja get ready for the day. It was going to be a long one. Mike made cinnamon rolls for Jorja to take, we got her work stuff ready and then found her hippie costume so she could go to her PLT party after work.

Jorja looking for her costume

 Jorja, Hailey, Emily, Allison

 Allison, Jorja, Emily

 Hailey, Jorja, Emily

 Jorja

 Hailey & Jorja

 Allison, Hailey, Emily, Jorja

 Hailey & Jorja

 Jorja & Emily

 Allison, Emily, Jorja

 Emily & Jorja

Jorja

Jorja worked for eight hours and then headed to her PLT party. She called us on the way. She did not want to go. She hates parties. I told her to go anyway. She was there for one minute when she texted 'This is so awkward" "I hate parties" I told her to give it a chance and find Jaren. About five minutes later she texted "I'm fine now I moved seats. I'm by Jaren." There are some people that calm Jorja just with their presence. I love those people. Jaren is one of them. Jorja ended up having a great time.

On a completely unrelated note. I saw these at the store. Who would market this candy as 'classroom safe'? There are going to be people that believe this. What about the people allergic to milk or eggs? Just in my family that is Larkin, Blake and Skye. I actually love Sixlets, but this packaging is awful.