Kylie was asked to sing the National Anthem at the varsity girl's soccer game last Saturday. This is the second time she has sung it for an event. The first was her only home game Jory and I missed. Both Dallin and Cody were very sick and I don't know where Jory was. She was asked five minutes before the varsity game to sing. I was sooooooo mad I missed it. I really wanted to be at that game, but didn't think Jory T. could handle throwing up children. So, when she was asked again, the nerdy parents we are, we snuck in to listen. I figured she'd be down on the field. But our fancy Edgar Brown Stadium has an announcer's box. So Jory went in and recorded it and I sat in the stands and listened. It amazes me how fearless she is. I think I was more nervous than she was. She's been asked to sing it once more for another soccer game and the lady said she'll call her when winter and spring sports start. They must think she does a good job. I know I do, but I'm her mother. She's great at everything.
Jory T. played in the band his fifth and sixth grade years. By seventh grade, he hated it. We were able to talk to the counselor and get him in guitar. Now he is in the advanced guitar class at school and they preformed last night. It was Kylie's last game, but Jory skipped out early and made it to the concert on time and I came later. He's loving the class and loves playing the guitar. Thanks to my dad, he has an acoustic guitar and amp. We have to tell him to turn it down a lot. Here's some of his concert.
I'm really grateful to a wonderful school district that puts so much work and effort into their music program. It has really blessed my family.
Jory emailed some photos of the kids riding the mechanical bull at our friend's moving party. Since they've had a little experience in the area, the kids did really well. Me? Well I've never been very good at it. But it was fun to give in a whirl.
Jory T. realized once you start growing, it's a little harder to stay on. He was still the best one there.
Yes, I look ridiculous, but I gave it a shot. 
Jory went to Walla Walla to watch Kylie play ball. It's sure been a fun season. The video is short but shows a pretty good hit. She played middle because one girl was injured. Dallin is playing the drums in band and marimbas for Mad Mallets this year. He's excited about it and enjoys participating in everything.
Camri was elected to student council. I had to learn about this from a friend. She forgot to tell me. I asked her about it and she said with a shrug that she gave a little speech about herself and the kids voted for her.
Jory and Jory T. went to the Priesthood session of conference. They had a good time. I told Jory when he gets his braces off in a few months, I better see his $$$$$mile in pictures:)
