Last year, we transplanted some rhubarb into our garden and today I used it for the first time in a Mother's Day Rhubarb/Raspberry Crumble. It was quite good. I did have some pretty thick stalks. The rhubarb was not long and lengthy as I remember my parents fresh rhubarb being. I will have to search for hints in improving the quality of our rhubarb.
Kirsten has made the official decision to attend BYU-Provo in the fall. I am excited for her upcoming adventures but sad that she will be moving to Provo. She has secured housing in the Wyview dorms on campus. Thank goodness. That was not an easy task. Lots of freshman also want to stay in the dorms and getting signed up took some perseverance.
Sarah and Kirsten started their summer job this week. They are both working at Snoasis (a snowcone shack). It is a popular spot for high school and college students. It's opening seems to indicate the beginning of summer here in Rexburg. We are thankful that they were both able to secure jobs for the summer.
Camille continues to work at Circle of Love. She has gained a lot of good experience through her job. Last summer, she ran the store for her employers. This helped her develop quite a business sense.
On Saturday, Spencer and Dave attended a Scout Jamboral in Blackfoot. It was a huge gathering of scouts (over 6000). They went to different booths where Spencer was able to work on a few Webelo requirements.
Matthew and Spencer both had field trips this week. On the coldest day of the week, during a snowstorm, Matthew walked to the fire station, jailhouse, and the local grocery store and Spencer went to an outdoor mountain man rendezvous. Luckily the snowstorm ended just after an hour or so and then the sun decided to shine.
Catherine finished her first Personal Progress project. She typed many of her favorite recipes and then organized them in a recipe binder. She has a good assortment of tasty concoctions that will serve her well as she learns about cooking. She does enjoy the culinary arts field and wants to learn how to decorate cakes.
Kirsten is very close to achieving her Young Women medallion. (Hurray!) She has taken a long time to get to this point, but has also tried to do her best at each goal and follow it through with great detail.
It was teacher appreciation week in the Madison school district. The board chose to honor teachers by hand delivering their proposed contract. This paperwork informed teachers of their reduction in salary by about $5000. Great timing on the part of the district. We are living in difficult times. But I don't feel like I should panic. I just feel secure in the fact that the Lord will take care of our family if we do our part.
Happy Mother's Day to my mom. Thank-you for all your love and support. You are an exceptional example to me of someone that knows of the love and concern that our Heavenly Father has for each of us. I am grateful for your example and wisdom. I love you.
To all women who read this. . . .Happy Mothers Day. Love to you! JA
Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on the news of the family. And thanks for the kind words and Mother's Day wishes. Very nice new pictures of the children.
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