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| Exhibit by my 8th Grade Photography Students. |
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| Exhibit by my 8th Grade Photography Students. |
Friday, May 25, 2012
Deklend and the Art Festival
Friday, May 4, 2012
On to the Weekend...
This week has been a busy week for the Montrois family!
Last Thursday during a field trip, Aliya witnessed a man commit suicide by jumping off a building to his death; something no mother ever wants a her child to experience. The event sent our family into support mode as we gathered around her to help her through her trauma. The first few days after the event were touch and go for her. I took Friday off of work and we were attached practically at the hip. Late, Friday afternoon her best friend came over. I was in a fairly overprotective mood, but Steve convinced me it would be a good idea for her best friend to spend the weekend with us.
He was so right! The distraction proved to be just what Aliya needed. Steve and I came up with a bunch of activities to keep the two goofballs busy. We took them to the zoo and Steve took them to a ball game. We picked them up some crafts from the craft store. By Monday, she seemed to be herself again.
On Monday, Deklend auditioned for placement at the Salt Lake Performing Arts (SPA) High School for next year. I cannot believe my baby boy is heading off to high school, but here we are. When we arrived, we learned his guitar teacher had called in sick; the voice teacher would be running his audition. Deklend missed an F#, but the rest of the audition went well. The voice teacher also auditioned his voice. Deklend has a natural tenor voice; this brought a tear to my eye. The voice teacher said he was making a recommendation that voice be part of Deklend's music conservancy program, along with his guitar and piano.
Wednesday was Deklend's 14th birthday. Steve and I surprised him with a new bike and new dresser for his room. Ironically, his only request for the coming year was that I allow him to get his first job. I love my son! Absolutely!
School for me is going well. This term has been a little tough, because I have a difficult professor. But, what doesn't break me makes me a better photographer. The class is almost over, so on to the next one. Steve's call center is becoming a business hub. He has been in new training for his path and he is excited for what is to come.
We are in the process of closing on our land in Pittsburgh. Hopefully in the next few months we can get a shovel in the ground.
He was so right! The distraction proved to be just what Aliya needed. Steve and I came up with a bunch of activities to keep the two goofballs busy. We took them to the zoo and Steve took them to a ball game. We picked them up some crafts from the craft store. By Monday, she seemed to be herself again.
On Monday, Deklend auditioned for placement at the Salt Lake Performing Arts (SPA) High School for next year. I cannot believe my baby boy is heading off to high school, but here we are. When we arrived, we learned his guitar teacher had called in sick; the voice teacher would be running his audition. Deklend missed an F#, but the rest of the audition went well. The voice teacher also auditioned his voice. Deklend has a natural tenor voice; this brought a tear to my eye. The voice teacher said he was making a recommendation that voice be part of Deklend's music conservancy program, along with his guitar and piano.
Wednesday was Deklend's 14th birthday. Steve and I surprised him with a new bike and new dresser for his room. Ironically, his only request for the coming year was that I allow him to get his first job. I love my son! Absolutely!
School for me is going well. This term has been a little tough, because I have a difficult professor. But, what doesn't break me makes me a better photographer. The class is almost over, so on to the next one. Steve's call center is becoming a business hub. He has been in new training for his path and he is excited for what is to come.
We are in the process of closing on our land in Pittsburgh. Hopefully in the next few months we can get a shovel in the ground.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Happy 14th Birthday Deklend!
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| 14 Years |
Happy Birthday Buddy!
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