Magic

I worked today. One of the things I did was add all the people who won their election to the student government class. I sent the list to Jorja because I thought she would be interested. She is going to be the counselor for these kids at USULC. Five of the kids are in our ward. That's pretty cool. There are only six girls in the entire student government next year. They aren't having senior senators or head cheerleaders. Without those the small girl ratio would be similar to when Jorja was in student government. When she was a freshman there was one other girl named Eliza. Her sophomore year she was the only girl. Junior year she was the only girl. Her senior year there was one other SBO named Layla. There are more seniors officers. Janelle and Ella were senior class officers. It is so hard for girls to win. Kind of sad. Glad Jorja was able to have this opportunity though. I asked Shay what Jr. Tech Officer was. They are going to help the AVO officer. Basically help put together videos. I think that is a great idea. Poor Dawson was run ragged Jorja's year, especially because of Covid...most of their assemblies were online.

Cindy (the head counselor secretary) asked me how my weekend was. I told her it was great. My brother and his family are staying with us. The only problem we had was when one of the potion bottles broke and Jeff couldn't add unicorn tears. I told him I didn't know how to fix it. He said, "But all the potions I want to make need unicorn tears." I just kind of stared and though, "I'm not really sure how to answer that question." Then I realized how weird that sounded to Cindy, so I showed her the video of Preston making potions. During my lunch break I ran home and took videos of a few more things. I'll just stick a couple on here. My friends at work were quite impressed with what Mike has going on.

I posted this a few days ago, but this is the video I showed Cindy.

These I hurried and videoed during my lunch break.

I did not realize how many interactive things we have at our house. I tried to get them all. Later I realized I forgot about the knight statue. I also didn't get the puzzle wall and the enchanted forrest, but I wasn't sure those were working at the time. Mike sure knows how to make life fun! 

Matt and Sam and their kids packed up and headed to another house tonight. They are staying with one of Sam's authors. Sam needs to go into work the rest of this week and she is a little closer than us. Matt and Sam also try to spread their love so no one gets too overwhelmed. Haha.

Daddy Daughter Day

I have spent the last few days getting gingerbread houses ready. I'm planning on doing gingerbread for my Sunday school class and last years Sunday school class who didn't get to do this because of covid. I have done this for what ever class I am teaching for years. The only class that was skipped was the class I taught Preston. Lame. Anyway, we are planning on doing the houses at Kanani's house. I contacted the other teachers and the parents. All should be good to go!

Trying to find places Bear dog couldn't reach the houses was a bit challenging

Bear turned off my computer while I was trying to update the blog

Alta student government came over for Odd Jobs. Of course I had to let them in and find something for them to do. This is the event Jorja was in charge of last year. (Make-a-wish) I had them make signs for our Whoville party next week. The Okerlund boys came, Burke and I senior girl that I can't remember her name right now. Three out of four are in our ward! How cool! David Okerlund is the student body public relations. Matt Okerlund is the freshman public relations. Burke Staker is the freshman Vice President. Last year, Jorja's class gifted the school a giant rock. The girl showed me a picture of the rock. She is in charge of painting it for different events. This is what it looks like now.

David, Girl, Burke, Matt

I sent Jorja this picture. She was excited they were there. She said, "Aw sweatshirts are cute! Makes me wish I didn't have the covid fundraiser." That is so true! I wish she didn't have the covid year! Absolute worst year to be a high school senior!

Random picture of Jorja

Mike spent the day in Logan with Jorja. Her sorority was doing a daddy-daughter thing. Mike got there a bit early so he could take Stockton and Jorja to breakfast.

Jorja

I had Mike ask Jorja about her grades. Specifically Chinese. Looks like she is doing great!

Mike, Jorja, Stockton

I laughed so hard when I saw Jorja post this

Glad Mike could make it up there today

Mike & Jorja

They found Jorja's sidewalk thing she made with the other ambassadors a few weeks ago.

Porge

Love that girl!

The BYU football game was on ESPN+, which I don't have. My dad has it, so Bear and I went and watched the game with him. Bear likes Max. And Miles.

Bear & Max

Miles & Bear

Sweaters and Coins

Jorja went to Alta today to talk with the student government and PLT classes. She is going to Alta again on Monday, so they are getting a lot of Jorja! Jorja asked me if I would go and pick up some Krispy Kremes for those classes. I did not realize how expensive they would be. I bought half as much as I planned and we hurried and cut them in half before she brought them. Jorja went out to lunch with Ben, which was nice. It's been a long time since she's seen him! Before she headed back to Logan we got a picture of her and Mike with their sweaters and coins. They were both student body officers for Alta and both were awarded the Alta coin. Supposedly this coin will get them into any future Alta event for free. (Might just be sporting events, I'm not sure.) Mike has never tried his out, so it would be interesting to see if it worked! Haha Cool that they both were given one though! Jorja's coin is engraved on back. I should get Mike's engraved to match!

Mike ~ Student Body Attorney General 1992

Jorja ~ Student Body Financial Chair 2021

Jorja & Mike

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.

Boys at Bdubs

 Jorja and Lily went back to the cat lounge today. Lots of cleaning. Also... just noticed my pictures went in the wrong order again.... so my post will be out of order today. Jorja had a girl student government sleepover. They dressed up like boys and went to Bdubs. (Buffalo Wild Wings) They tried to go bowling but that plan didn't work out. They all slept in Stockton's room. Sounded like they had a great time.

Jorja

Grace, Vivian, Jorja, Paige, Ella

Jorja

Mike made the most delicious bread ever!

Frogie

Herbie

I took Stockton to Dani's house early this morning. They left to go to the cabin with Dani driving. Jorja was texting us asking if we had seen her dresses. I ordered $500 worth of dresses so she could pick out an inauguration dress. Asos is great at returns, so most of the money is coming back. Jorja couldn't find it. I called Mike and asked where he put it. He left it right by the stairs. It wasn't there. Jorja found it. By Bear's dog door. Luckily he couldn't get it outside to his naughty treat spot. Also, lucky he didn't ruin any of the dresses inside. Dodged a bullet there.

Dawson filmed Jorja's video for inauguration. I guess they usually do a 'kill' video where the outgoing sbo is killed in some way. This time they decided to do movie themes and instead of killing, the sbo would leave. Jorja picked La-La Land. She did the end scene, but instead of the boyfriend it was Herbie the Hawk.

Herbie & Jorja

Jorja

Herbie/Jorja

Dawson & Herbie/Jorja

Stockton and Dani made it safely up to the cabin. Most of these pictures are of Bear, but there are some sad deck ones. It's kind of fun to watch the giant snow suddenly tumble off the roof as the cabin warms up. Except this time it destroyed parts of the deck. Rip. Stockton's friend, John, also came up. He drove separately because he isn't going to be able to stay as long. I like John. He's super nice.

Dani & Bear (and Preston)

Rip deck... photobomb by Bear

Photobomb by Dani & Bear

Bear watching the Jazz win the Raptors