Double Bear

Dang it. The pictures uploaded in the wrong order. I'm not going to care about that though. Jorja got her last shot for her mission. I can't even remember what the shot was for, but it was a pain to get. We scheduled this shot and would go to get it and they would say they didn't have any. That almost happened again today. Jorja waited and waited and waited while they tried to find the shot. They finally found it and it is now done. Which is great. What isn't great is that it made Jorja late to her missionary photo shoot with Dawson. Dawson is a fantastic photographer, but he can't control the sun. Oh well. 

Jorja

Notice this Cantonese Book of Mormon. Jorja texted me and asked if we could go down to Sugarhouse and pick up this for her pictures. They didn't have one closer. Well, we won't be able to help her out like this much longer, so Mike and I hurried down there. Right after I walked in the store they closed and locked the doors. I got the last one too. Man, barely pulled that off for her.

I went on a walk with Bear dog and ran into my friend Jaime with her dog. They look so much alike! Hahaha. Also, I have no idea why Bear is standing on my feet in the second picture.

Jaime's dog, Jaime, Stephanie & Bear

Jorja & Stephanie

Jorja

Dawson & Jorja

Jorja's shot

In Progress

Today started off great. I went to Alta early to help with their summer school. It is chaotic at the beginning, but once everyone is settled it isn't so bad. I left after the rush and took Preston to the dentist. It was nice to see Eric and things are looking great with Preston's teeth. I dropped Preston off at home and went back to work. I had a great day until Paula asked me to call HR and ask when my official starting date for my job would be. Paula wanted to know how long she could use me. When I called I found out they were reposting the job, even though it was already offered to me. They listed it as a licensed position and already interviewed at least three people. I am not a licensed counselor, so now they have to resist the position and I have to apply again. I'm not sure if I have to interview again or if they will be required to interview at least three people. So, I'm a little bummed about that. Hopefully if they change their mind I can get my job with Paula back. We shall see.

AP tests came out last week while Preston was at FSY. I had him look up his scores. He had already looked them up, but I guess that was information he didn't see as important. Preston got a 4 on his computer science test and the Chinese test says 'in progress'. Turns out the entire class is still waiting for their scores that were suppose to be released next week. There was a problem with the computers on the test and so many people had problems that Shannon filed an incident report for the entire class. I think that is why this is taking so long. The stressful thing is if the kids pass the test, they get moved to a different class. It is a college concurrent enrollment class. Working with the registrar and not knowing where to put an entire class is not ideal. At all. Hopefully the scores get released soon and hopefully Preston passes.

GOT THE JOB!

I was at work today when one of the vice principals came to talk to me. He offered me the testing coordinator job. I accepted it. I have no idea how much the pay is though. Haha. I hope I can live up to the expectations the counseling center has of me. Fingers crossed! My friend Megan sent me this group chat message. Paula's comment made me laugh. I have really liked working with her. I am glad she liked me working for her. I am going to miss registrar stuff though. Sure hope I like this new job as much, and that I am good at it!

High Goals

Preston had another range today. I dropped him off on my way to work. Work was interesting. The person they hired to take Shannon's job decided she/he didn't want the job anymore. Shannon is the Testing Coordinator at Alta. Now Alta needs to find a new testing coordinator. Christine Astle, the head secretary, came and talked to me and asked if I would be interested in applying for the job. They don't know if I can even have it because it might need to be a counselor. I told her I would think about it. I don't know if I want to go full time and I have really liked working for Paula. Although if I was ever to go full time, now would be the perfect moment. Jorja is leaving on her mission, Preston still has three years left at Alta. I talked a lot about it with Megan Okerlund. If I got the job I would be working with her a lot. I'm not going to worry about it too much until they find out if I can even apply for the job. Should be interesting.

Jorja came home today from USULC. She was supposed to be over Jordan High this week, but her counselor partner asked if he could be over Gunnison. That is the school he worked with last year. They ended up moving him and Jorja. Jorja did not like that. She was really excited to be with Jordan. It turned out okay though. The kids made them these cute thank you signs.

???? & Jorja

Jorja, Hannah and Emily went to say goodbye to one of their ambassador friends named Miles. I think he is going to Atlanta, Georgia. That is pretty cool.

Emily, Miles, Hannah

Jorja

This is random, but the school always has seniors fill out a paper about what they plan on doing next in their life. The stack has been siting by the printer for awhile now. This one is on top. I didn't look at any of the others, so I don't know how many have such high achieving goals as this student.

48 Years

Today is my 48th birthday. My mom died when she was 48. Her birthday was August 18 and she died May 20, so I haven't lived exactly as long as she did yet, but it's getting close. She lived 48 years, 9 months and 3 days, or 17,809 days. That would be September 29, 2022 for me. I can't imagine leaving my family now. I wish my mom didn't have to.

We had an eggnog breakfast casserole that was pretty good. Stockton and Preston stayed up late making a game for me. They made a Mario Party board with our cabin. It was awesome and so much fun to play. I loved it.

Jorja & Stephanie playing Parrydise

My brother Mike gave me a Jazz shirt. Love that too!

Stephanie & Jorja's weird arms

I had rootbeer floats this year instead of cake. Yummy.

Preston had fun teasing Bear dog with treats over Jorja. Soon Mike came to the party and put peanut butter on Jorja and Preston's faces. Hahaha I would never.

Preston, Bear, Jorja

Jorja, Bear, Preston

Mike adding the peanut butter. Bear can not take his eyes off of it.

Bear licking his lips at this delicious turn of events

Jorja, Preston, Bear

Bear enjoyed that game

Matt and Sam and their family made it up here today. We went sledding as soon as they got up here. The kids had a blast playing in the green checkers barrel. They spent a lot of time at that spot!

Amy

Kaylee covering Amy

Kaylee

Amy

Amy. Jeff & Jorja in the background.

Greg & Kaylee

We played lots of games today. Concept was one of our favorites. Jorja loves that one. It is fun to watch how other peoples' minds work. Today was a great day.

We took pictures right before we went to bed. It was past midnight, so I guess technically it is tomorrow. Love, love, love, love, love this family of mine.

Mike, Maysen, Stockton, Stephanie, Preston, Jorja, Bear

Jorja with her weird long arms

Mike, Maysen, Stockton & Stephanie, Preston, Jorja

Bear just wants to be played with

My family. Love them all to pieces.