The girls

As I've browsed the last few months of posts, I've realized that it seems like Jeff and I only have two boys. I assure you that both of the girls are alive and well! It's weird to see the family dynamics changing so much during such a short time as each of the girls are growing up and moving on. It's different without Laurin being around, but she is thriving at Weber State! We are so proud of how well she has done academically, socially, and (most especially) spiritually. She is nearing the end of her first year of college. She plans to attend through the summer then leave on a mission. Within a couple months, she will submit her mission papers! It's crazy to think about!! Here are just a couple pics with friends and roommates at Weber.

Laurin with two of her roommates and her RA. 

Laurin with her friends, Awnaka (who just received her mission call), Liz, and Courtney

Laurin with Institute Committee members on a cabin retreat.

Amber is also doing really well in her senior year. She has been super busy with choir, drama, and now debate. For the longest time, Jeff didn't want Amber to participate in debate at school because she was already doing an excellent job at it in home; however, she finally won out and signed up for the class this year. She has LOVED it! Even though she is a novice, she has done extremely well in all her competitions. In fact, she recently found out that she won first place in the region for extemporaneous speech (don't ask me what that exactly means). Jeff and I are so proud of her! We can't believe that next year she will be in college! She has been accepted to all the universities and colleges she has applied to! This includes (much to my chagrin) BYU! Yup, it looks like we may actually have a Cougar in the family. We'll see what she decides. It will be here before we know it! Her senior year is quickly coming to a close, and she is taking advantage of all the fun, end-of-the-year activities, including dances and Mr. Skyhawk. Mr. Skyhawk is a pageant for senior guys at the high school. The pageant (and associated activities) are a part of a school fundraiser. Amber had several friends involved in the pageant. One of them asked her to help him with his "talent" portion of the competition. They chose to sing A Whole New World from Aladdin. Here's a pic of her as Jasmine.

Tonight she was asked to prom in April. She has also asked a date to Preference, which occurs in March...and may even ask someone to Morp, which is in May. Then all her high school dances will be over! Time is going to fly by...and soon enough she will be wearing the light blue cap and gown. We are so grateful for the beautiful young women we have the privilege of parenting. We are so proud of their good choices and righteous examples, and we are having blast sitting on the front row as we cheer them on into adulthood!