With the changes of the seasons, also comes changes in extra curricular activities. The girls Just For Kix season will soon be coming to an end. The girls will perform later this month at the nursing home before their final performance in May. After Just For Kix is finished, they'll have a couple weeks off before their next "season" begins. Lauryn's registered for summer ball & is hoping to get out on the golf course as much as possible. McKenzie isn't registered for anything yet but we're planning to register her for golf & swimming lessons. (Lauryn will take swimming lessons too) McKenzie's also considering volleyball camp, basketball camp and summer ball. It looks like we'll be busy, busy, busy again this summer.
The girls brought their report cards home last week. McKenzie's getting straight A's, not to mention she was student of the month in March. (she's been student of the month once a year since 1st grade) Lauryn's getting all S's or S+'s. (she won't get letter grades (A-B-C-D-F) until next year) Both girls are doing GREAT academically & we couldn't be more proud of them! Their teachers said they're doing good socially too. McKenzie's teacher said McKenzie's THE SWEETEST girl in her class & if she could keep her forever, she would! I'm sure McKenzie's the only child Mrs. Andrews said that about, right?! ;) Lauryn's teacher said Lauryn's a social butterfly (no surprise there!) and is always willing to help a classmate in need. We've always told the girls... you may not be the prettiest, the smartest, or most the athletic person but as long as you're nice, you'll have plenty of friends. It sounds like our words of wisdom sunk in!
I have a some good news about myself. Last Thursday I was invited to a specialized training session at American Family's Regional office. Out of all of American Family's licensed staff, throughout Minnesota & parts of Wisconsin, only 20 of us were invited to attend. We were chosen by our state sales director, district managers or the agents we work for. Those of us in attendance will soon be recognized by the Department of Commerce for specialized training in Property & Casualty (home & auto) Insurance. We've been asked to attend another session this fall for specialized training in Life Insurance. Following that session, we will again be recognized by the Department of Commerce. I am grateful & honored to have been chosen out of so many talented licensed staff.
Jill, Deena & I booked tickets to Florida. We're leaving on June 9 (about 1 week after Timothy's anticipated arrival) until June 16th. I can't wait to meet Timothy & to spend time with JB. Speaking of JB, he turned 1 yesterday. I called to wish him a happy birthday (not that he realized it was his birthday) and just about died laughing as he screamed in the back round. Bridget said that's his new "thing". He just stands there & screams. I think Bridget's going to have her hands full after Timothy arrives. :)
My dad bought me a new camera for my birthday. (early present) I haven't figured out how to upload pictures to the computer yet but as soon as I do, I'll post new pictures. I posted a couple new pictures of JB so you can see just how adorable he is.
