St. Johns High 1980

This is the most awesome old St. Johns High School!  I started high school here in 1976 as a Freshman.  Sadly, by the time I was a Senior, they had built a brand new school and we were the first Senior class to go there.  I have sooo many great memories of this old building.  I love St. Johns so much!

The class of 1980 just had our 30 year reunion :/  I can hardly believe it's been that long.  It is soooo crazy.  Anyway, I was really excited about it when I heard about it, but then as the time approached, I really had misgivings about going.  I didn't really want to and then Brad talked me into it.  I am soooo glad that he did.  It was so wonderful to see old friends - kids that I had grown up with since I was a tiny girl.  We met and ate Mexican food the first night.  The next morning was the 24th of July parade and so we rode on a float.  I felt pretty silly doing that!  That night was the big dinner and program.  We stayed as long as we could, but then had to leave to get back for church the next morning (since Brad is the Bishop).  I was really sad when I found out that they took a picture after I left.  All of us that were there throughout the weekend weren't in the picture, but I am so glad that they took one of the ones that were there.  Love you guys :)

Janet Shreeve Wengert (my best friend growing up), me and Lurlynn Burnett

24th of July parade float

Greg & Leni live at our old house and all the family that was there gathered and had lunch.  Sometimes I sure miss that old house.  It really made me miss my Dad too

School Daze

Well, school started on August 10 and here it is September 2nd and I am just now writing about it. Pretty pathetic huh! I was really not ready for school to start again already. It wasn't just the kids, but us too. Summer is so short now - it doesn't seem like I have the kids home and to myself for long enough. But, here we are, almost a month in to the new school year so we better make the best of it.

Ryan is already starting 2nd grade. He is growing up so quickly. He isn't a "little boy" anymore. He is getting so tall and acting more grown up all the time. I love him to death, but I miss having my little guy around. He got Mrs. Bellman this year and we were really happy because that is who we wanted! Kyle Kempton and Jake Arnold from the ward are both in his class and we are pleased about that. Mrs. Bellman is already really impressed by Ryan's abilities and we are having him tested for ALP next week. He is a reading machine right now and just finished the first Harry Potter. He just read Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and liked that too. I hope you have a great year Ryan!

Danny is our 7th grader this year! Junior High already - where has the time gone? When we moved in this house, Danny was my little buddy and was just getting ready to start Kindergarten. He is excited about Junior High and really likes having different teachers and moving around. He is glad to have Mr. Van Briesen for Social Studies. Taylor told him what a great teacher he is and he is Danny's favorite teacher so far. It is nice that the schools are so close. Danny rides his bike with his friends and he has a lot of great friends. He is in all of the Honor's classes and I''m glad that he is challenged. I am a little sad that from now on, Danny and Ryan will never be in the same school and the same time again. I think Ryan is a little lonely. I hope you have a great year Danny and don't grow up too fast!

Alex is a JUNIOR this year! I can remember my Junior year very well. I know I say this all the time - but where has the time gone? It slips away so quickly. It is weird to have him go off to school without Taylor this year. We are all very excited that he doesn't have "A" hour this year! We don't have to get up for scriptures this year until 6:50! WOO HOO! Alex has a great bunch of friends also. He is involved in Choir and Volleyball again this year. He just started his Molten Club practices last night. He really enjoys it. I can't believe you only have 2 more years left Alex - have a great year!

Concert Time

Last night was the first choir concert.  Taylor and Alex are in Concert Choir together this year (yay)!  And Taylor is in Advanced Vocal Ensemble for his 3rd year.  They sounded so good.  I am so proud of my handsome boys.  

Highland Homecoming

Taylor and some of his friends got together at our house to take pictures before the dance.  The girl he took is Jessie Rowley.  I love how they all match each other.

Homecoming Hunks

Look at these goofy boys!  Taylor and Brad's painted on beards were inspired by watching the "Office".  Taylor and Alex were actually on TV on "Good Morning Arizona".  It was really hilarious!  I am trying to get the video from someone who taped it - so I will post it when I get it.

School Starts Again

Well, the summer went wayyy too fast.  I wasn't ready for school to start this year.  It started August 6 - if you can believe it.  Danny is "big man on campus" at Greenfield Elementary this year.  He is a 6th grader!  It is hard for me to believe that when we moved over here from Towne Meadows that Taylor was just starting 6th grade.  Ryan, my baby, is starting 1st grade.  I wish I could slow time down.  However, I am really glad that they got great teachers.  We were all really happy with how their classes turned out this year.  Danny got Mr. Spomer and Ryan got Mrs. Nolan.  Aren't they cute!

Beauty and the Beast

Taylor worked hard and got a part in the Highland Musical this year of Beauty and the Beast.  I was hoping to get the part of Gaston, but got the part of Belle's dad.  We are so proud of him that he got a major singing part!  He got to sing a duet with Belle and there are more scenes with him in it than there were in the cartoon.  He did a great job!  We were so proud of him :)

 Taylor with Beauty (Danielle Shorts).  Personally, I don't quite understand the make-up.  They said it was to make him look old, but it was pretty freaky close up!

 More of the cast

 Ashley (Mrs. Wardrobe) and Taylor