Legos, Legos, Legos

It's all about Legos with Thomas these days. Not just any Legos- Star Wars Legos!

Dear Miss Musical Theatre Teacher,

Allison wanted to be a part of the Musical Theatre class at her new school, but the auditions were closed. When Allison asked for permission to have an audition, the musical theatre teacher said, "I'll think about it."

I decided to send an email message (below) to Miss Musical Theatre Teacher.

Monday, May 9:
Hello Miss Musical Theatre Teacher,

Hi there, my name is Heather, I'm Allison's Mom. She is a new student at..... and started school there last Tuesday. We are sorry that she was not here for the class auditions for the Musical Theatre class. I wanted to ask a big favor and see if you could please give her a chance with an audition. I realize that we missed the initial auditions, but I promise if you give her a chance you will be pleasantly surprised.

Allison is very talented in anything with music and drama. (I then go on to detail her experience a little more.... ) ...Most important, she is friendly and kind- a good example to everyone around her, including me.

I would really appreciate it if you could please give her a chance at the the musical theatre class next year. I would love to know that she could still join in, she has been very patient when her Dad has transfers with his work and she is always a good sport about starting over again at a new school.

Thanks so much for your consideration,
Heather
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Heather,

The class is unfortunately full with 80 students for now. However, if she would like to come audition after school some day, we can see if any spaces open up next year (If students move or things like that)

Thank you,
Miss Musical Theatre Teacher
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Miss Musical Theatre Teacher,

Sure, that sounds fine. Can she stop by your office tomorrow sometime?

Thanks so much!
Heather
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Heather,

She is welcome to come in tomorrow if she can.

Thanks! Miss Musical Theatre Teacher
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Wednesday, May 11: (the day after the audition)
Heather, I wanted to let you know that there is room in the class and Allison will be in musical theatre. I think she will be a great addition.

Miss Musical Theatre Teacher

Hooray! Way to go Allison! ;)

My birthday & Easter Re-do

This is how our kids deal with all the changes in their lives.... prayer and meditation!(?)

Wow, I have a lot of catching up to do! Here's our life in a nutshell lately.... Oh, and in case you missed my Facebook update, this is what we said about our move from Texas to Utah:


So we now live in Eagle Mountain "The Ranches" and just like always.... we hope we are here to stay and that we can kiss moving goodbye forever! Despite what may be believed, we do not enjoy moving, starting at new schools, wards, packing, starting new jobs, unpacking over and over again!

Here's a little bit of our Easter fun, one week late! (Too bad it was Fast Sunday, too.)





One day we know we'll get to stay put... really, it's going to happen. :) So far we love our new home and new neighborhood- the kids have plenty of friends in the neighborhood already and made an easy transition. All I know is that everything happens for a reason and miracles took us to Texas and miracles brought us back to Utah. When you think of people that move often, think of Joseph Smith, the pioneers, Moses, etc.!

Our first weekend back in Utah and it was my birthday. First of all, we woke up to snow. What a shocker! John took me on a fun date (Cafe Rio included) and John's Grandma hosted a fun little get-together.




Complete with fancy cake.




A couple of thoughts about our return to Utah:

1. We were snapping pictures like crazy tourists when we saw the Wasatch Front again. :)



2. There are a LOT of LDS meetinghouses here! My word, you can stand in one place here in Eagle Mountain and see seven within a few miles of each other! Seven!

3. Our skin dried out as soon as we got here. Dry lips, dry legs, itching and scratching for Thomas & his ezcema. :(

4. Allison & Rebecca can wear their 'Y' sweatshirts & t-shirts to school and the kids won't ask them what it means. "Does the 'Y' stand for 'Yahoo'?" !!!

5. It's really cold here.