Happiness does not depend on what happens outside of you but on what happens inside of you. It is measured by the spirit with which you meet the problems of life.
President Harold B. Lee
HINCK HAPPENINGS-A collection of the usual and unusual happenings in our small corner of the world.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
A Spring Update
It has been awhile. I'm not sure why. But here goes an update.
Camille is home for 1 week. She has a break between winter and spring semester. So we will enjoy the pleasure of her company for the next week. Then she will return to her apartment and new classes. This semester she is just taking nursing classes so she won't have as many extra things to keep her busy. She continues to help brides-to-be find the perfect wedding dress and also serves as the RS president in her ward.
Kirsten has 2 more weeks at BYU before she returns home for the month of May and then begins a new adventure at the foot of the Tetons in June. Her summer job consists of being an outdoors camp counselor at the BYU-I sponsored outdoor center. She will be leading ropes courses, horseback riding, handcart hikes and sleeping in the wide open space under her handcart. Each and every night we will certainly be praying for her to not encounter any scary animals and to be warm as she sleeps.
Sarah competed in the Jr. Miss competition 2 weeks ago. She danced beautifully and floated across the stage in her lovely gown. She was contestant number 21 out of 22 other contestants. She finished as first runner-up and also was selected as a leader in fitness, self expression and talent. It is good to have the early morning rehearsals (6:00 a.m.) behind us. Here are some pictures from the event (though they could use a bit of adjusting....not going to take the time right now!).
Catherine continues to do her best in school. She loves her Algebra teacher and seems to understand the math concepts quite well. She is registering for 9th grade tomorrow. I certainly dislike thinking about her growing up so quickly. She continues to take violin lessons and is working hard on a ballet solo she is preparing for the Spring recital.
Spencer is working on the Great American Challenge which consists of memorizing the Gettysburg address, knowing the first verse of the Star Spangled Banner, memorizing the preamble, knowing all 50 states, writing the pledge of allegiance without spelling errors and knowing all 44 presidents in order. He is well on his way.
Matthew and I have enjoyed playing battleship over the last few days. We have actually been on Spring break. It really hasn't felt like much of a vacation because part of our family was involved in other activities but Spencer, Catherine, Matthew and I enjoyed a bit of time together.
As mentioned above, Dave and Sarah were involved in the first Madison High School Orchestra and Choir retreat. Dave is not afraid to go out on a limb with his innovative ideas. This past weekend he organized a big activity with 180 high school students. They invited internationally acclaimed guest clinician, Brady Allred and a formers student of his, Cameron Rose, to work with the high school students for 3 days in preparing 3 major works including Haydn's Little Organ Mass, Mozart's Regina Coeli, and Randall Thompson's "The Place of the Blest." It ended with a great concert on Saturday Night where students performed for their parents and other concert goers. They performed very well. Fun activities were planned in the midst of hard work. A trip to Lava Hot Springs, a banquet and a night at the local "Fat Cats". Dave was very pleased with the outcome as were many of the students. Going to another location to experience a Music Festival type experience would have cost the choir and orchestra over $70,000. This experience cost both groups about $16,000. A huge money savings. Plus parents were able to enjoy the fruits of their children labors.
We missed Dave and Sarah over spring break but we are glad that they enjoyed their experience.
I have finished up my semester's accompanying jobs. One senior recital I accompanied included playing the Frank Sonata and a Mozart Sonata with a violinist. It was a very challenging work for me to prepare but I was able to accomplish it after 1 year of effort. We both felt that our performance was successful.
This next week will be a bit slower. No teaching at the university and very little accompanying. It will be a nice break.
Camille is home for 1 week. She has a break between winter and spring semester. So we will enjoy the pleasure of her company for the next week. Then she will return to her apartment and new classes. This semester she is just taking nursing classes so she won't have as many extra things to keep her busy. She continues to help brides-to-be find the perfect wedding dress and also serves as the RS president in her ward.
Kirsten has 2 more weeks at BYU before she returns home for the month of May and then begins a new adventure at the foot of the Tetons in June. Her summer job consists of being an outdoors camp counselor at the BYU-I sponsored outdoor center. She will be leading ropes courses, horseback riding, handcart hikes and sleeping in the wide open space under her handcart. Each and every night we will certainly be praying for her to not encounter any scary animals and to be warm as she sleeps.
Sarah competed in the Jr. Miss competition 2 weeks ago. She danced beautifully and floated across the stage in her lovely gown. She was contestant number 21 out of 22 other contestants. She finished as first runner-up and also was selected as a leader in fitness, self expression and talent. It is good to have the early morning rehearsals (6:00 a.m.) behind us. Here are some pictures from the event (though they could use a bit of adjusting....not going to take the time right now!).
Catherine continues to do her best in school. She loves her Algebra teacher and seems to understand the math concepts quite well. She is registering for 9th grade tomorrow. I certainly dislike thinking about her growing up so quickly. She continues to take violin lessons and is working hard on a ballet solo she is preparing for the Spring recital.
Spencer is working on the Great American Challenge which consists of memorizing the Gettysburg address, knowing the first verse of the Star Spangled Banner, memorizing the preamble, knowing all 50 states, writing the pledge of allegiance without spelling errors and knowing all 44 presidents in order. He is well on his way.
Matthew and I have enjoyed playing battleship over the last few days. We have actually been on Spring break. It really hasn't felt like much of a vacation because part of our family was involved in other activities but Spencer, Catherine, Matthew and I enjoyed a bit of time together.
As mentioned above, Dave and Sarah were involved in the first Madison High School Orchestra and Choir retreat. Dave is not afraid to go out on a limb with his innovative ideas. This past weekend he organized a big activity with 180 high school students. They invited internationally acclaimed guest clinician, Brady Allred and a formers student of his, Cameron Rose, to work with the high school students for 3 days in preparing 3 major works including Haydn's Little Organ Mass, Mozart's Regina Coeli, and Randall Thompson's "The Place of the Blest." It ended with a great concert on Saturday Night where students performed for their parents and other concert goers. They performed very well. Fun activities were planned in the midst of hard work. A trip to Lava Hot Springs, a banquet and a night at the local "Fat Cats". Dave was very pleased with the outcome as were many of the students. Going to another location to experience a Music Festival type experience would have cost the choir and orchestra over $70,000. This experience cost both groups about $16,000. A huge money savings. Plus parents were able to enjoy the fruits of their children labors.
We missed Dave and Sarah over spring break but we are glad that they enjoyed their experience.
I have finished up my semester's accompanying jobs. One senior recital I accompanied included playing the Frank Sonata and a Mozart Sonata with a violinist. It was a very challenging work for me to prepare but I was able to accomplish it after 1 year of effort. We both felt that our performance was successful.
This next week will be a bit slower. No teaching at the university and very little accompanying. It will be a nice break.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The Weekend
This weekend has been loads of fun! Kirsten came home on Thursday Night for her OYA training. As a family, we spent Saturday shopping together in IF. Mom was surprised when she found out the boys had bought a new faucet and new blinds for the kitchen. She also got a cute new outfit for a recital. Camille bought summer clothes, Sarah finished up some Jr Miss shopping (which is this saturday! Scary!), and Catherine got some new shoes! The girls went to Camille's Ward today, and the rest of the family went to listen to dad sing in a different ward! It was a weekend full of excitement and it was so fun to have the whole family together again!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
A Quick Update
A few updates about our family.
David: reform in education is a hot topic in Idaho. Laws have recently been passed that will make for some big changes. New laws include merit based pay, the end ofcollective bargaining, phasing out tenure etc. Many teachers feel frustrated but I guess all we can do is be patient and hope that these changes will really work to improve the outlook for teachers.
Julie: Enjoying being a mom, increasing my load at the college by doing lots of accompanying and answering lots of phone calls from the grown-up daughters living the college life.
Camille: Really enjoying her nursing education, doing clinicals at EIRMC, serving her Relief Society, continuing to help brides find the perfect wedding dress.
Kirsten: Working hard to keep up with studies, excited to be employed by Badger Creek this summer as a youth counselor, just finished signing up for housing next year where she and her friends camped for 3 nights in a tent so they could be first in line. Must be great housing.
Sarah: Starting a new trimester tomorrow, preparing for Jr. Miss ( wishing that she could glean good advice from Sis. Ladle just as her older sisters were able to do- but of course we are so glad that you are in Africa serving and leading in the gospel), getting her wisdom teeth removed on Wednesday.
Catherine: Really enjoying school and friends, excited to attend dance camp in the summer with Sarah, recently called to be 2nd counselor in the MiaMaids.
Spencer: Just finished basketball season and looking forward to baseball, did a little rap routine for his class play about Science and outer space, just mixed and baked his first batch of cookies without much help.
Matthew: Also, finishing up basketball and beginning baseball, recently memorized Articles of Faith 1-8 in preparation for baptism, looking forward to baptism on July 2.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
What the Hincks have been up to...
After Christmas, we went up to Logan to spend time with cousins and other relatives. We also made a huge snowman on Old Aggie Hill!
Catherine's Birthday!
We trudged through the snow to cut down a christmas tree! It was very wet, but worth the trip!
Sophie enjoyed the fall weather and was not very excited when the snow showed up.
Spencer's Birthday!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Visit from Kirsten
This past weekend and tomorrow, MHS is presenting "Singing in the Rain". Because Kirsten loves drama and music (as we all do) she headed north from Provo so she could join us in the show. Sarah danced in many numbers and as always Dave worked the sound and music. This all took place in the brand new auditorium. It really is a beautiful hall with state of the art equipment. We are lucky to have it in our community. And now Kirsten is headed back to Provo in a bit of challenging weather.
While Kirsten was home, we had small birthday party to acknowledge her day that was actually last Saturday, November 13. We had pumpkin-chocolate swirl brownies and ice cream. Her present was a camera so now she can take lots of pictures to help keep us in touch with her BYU life.
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| Dancing to the song "All I Do" |
Singing "You Stepped Out of a Dream"
While Kirsten was home, we had small birthday party to acknowledge her day that was actually last Saturday, November 13. We had pumpkin-chocolate swirl brownies and ice cream. Her present was a camera so now she can take lots of pictures to help keep us in touch with her BYU life.
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