Spelling Bee

Nathan represented his class in the Spelling Bee this year. He was calm and confident, although he studied for only about 15 minutes. I watched as he stood and spoke into the microphone every time. Each round, a few kids were eliminated from the contest and Nathan remained. He was just about to be finalist when everyone prior to him had misspelled their word when the word was "Whimper." He said, "Whimper - W I M P E R - Whimper. He forgot the h. Oops! He did great and his class cheered him on. Many of his 4th grade friends said, "I wanted you to win." I was a proud mom.

Pinewood Derby 2010

This year we were super busy and forgot about the race until the week of the race. We called Reggie Santos, a family friend, who helped us cut it. Nathan sanded it and decided not to paint it but just apply a spray paint glaze. We added two weights to the side and a few stickers. Lucky #13. At the weigh in, we added one little weight in the front. He won the "Naked Wood Rhino" award. He won a couple races and cheered on the winner.

Goals for 2010

Goals for Allan

* Read the Pearl of Great Price, Book of Mormon, and The Old Testament by reading 3 chapters daily.

* Get A’s in my morning science worksheet by proving my answers.

* Practice the piano 5 times a week for 15 minutes.

* Learn to type by practicing for 15 minutes at least 2 times a week.

* Earn my First Class in Scouts.

* Get an A+ in my reading packet by reading the questions more carefully.

Goals for Nathan

* Read two chapters of scriptures 5 days a week or more by waking up early to read.

* Learn how to do the butterfly stroke for 25 yards or more by practicing in C.O.A.S.T.

* Practice the piano 5 times a week for 30 minutes.

* Learn to type by practicing for 15 minutes at least 2 times a week.

* Earn my Religious Square Knot by memorizing the Articles of Faith and completing all other requirements.

Goals for Joshua

* Read 10 verses of scriptures everyday.

* Earn 20 AR points at the end of the year by checking out 1 book every Friday.

* Practice the piano 4 times a week.

* Learn to swim 25 yards across the pool by practicing in the spring at the neighborhood pool.

Goals for Emily

* Learn how to count to 25.

* Memorize my phone number.

* Learn how to write my last name.