19 May 2024
VOLUME 12 – NUMBER 556
Monte and Aiden at high school graduation
Yet another Spider-Man movie down, and this time Hazel and Kade joined Aiden and I to see the Amazing Spider-Man 2. It was honestly really funny because Kade had never seen this movie, and we had no idea about the really sad ending, so after he was just in shock.
My time has come! We drove down to St. George for my official high school graduation.The place we stayed at was pretty nice. It had a nice cozy back "yard" with a hot tub.
I've been waiting for this day for a really long time. It felt surreal getting in my cap and gown, and going to graduation rehearsals. I met up with Aiden, and we sat next to each other the whole time. We went through the process a few times, and then when people started arriving for the actual ceremony, all of us graduates lined up, and prepared to go in to receive our diplomas.
Family with Monte after graduation
Hearing the music as we walked to our seats, was like in the movies! Aiden and I sat down and we listened to the speakers. There was a surprising amount of graduates there for an online school.
Once I got my diploma, and photo taken, I went and sat down again next to Aiden, and then we moved our tassels around our caps, and then they encouraged us to throw our caps into the air!
I am officially graduated from High School! Thank you Mom and Dad for not only being there for me through all of those years of schooling, but thank you for pushing me past points that I thought I would never overcome, and showing me the things that I can accomplish in life if I just focus, and try my hardest. I love you Mom and Dad.
Gloria, Veidi, Kai on trip to St. George
This week has been really busy. Were going to Saint George for Monte's Graduation. The car ride felt so long because of all the stops. After getting to the house it felt so nice just relaxing. After finding out the pool was under maintenance we went to the hot tub in the backyard.
Friday London, Caled, Isaac, Troy, Quinn, and I went to Sand Hollow Lake for a few hours. We also rented a paddle board, Isaac and I went together, I was a baby because I had never been paddle boarding and I was afraid of falling. Isaac wanted us to stand and I was so scared but I tried. After falling in the water it was not as scary as I expected it to be.
Children in hot tub in St. George
When we were leaving the lake everyone started to feel really itchy. After going home we found out we had swimmers Itch, because the lake had some type of parasite in the water.
Then we started to get ready for Monte's graduation. The ceremony only lasted one hour. For Dinner we had Seven Brothers burger place. The burger was super good. on our way out we saw a Cyber truck parked then Monte and I got a picture near it.
When we got home from St. George, I rested for a little while. There was a Region dance later that night. Some of us went, and I had a fun night.
Family eating at Seven Brothers
This week, was my birthday, and I got an Apple watch! I paid for some of it, and Mom and Dad also did too, but now I have my own way of communication, and it opens up possibilities to work different places, so hopefully, I'll be able to start working somewhere other than the school.
I also had a birthday party that was really fun, and we played crazy ball. Both games were really close that we played, and I think my team won one and lost one.
Caleb playing with Owen in St. George
We were getting to go to Saint George and I had packed a day earlier and made sure I had everything I needed. I also had to pack the dog's things, we are bringing Mishia, Max, and Beauty. We are going to leave mable with Kamri, who is her breeder.
When we all got loaded up in the cars we left, I went in the tesla to help with the dogs and I was fine there because I was studding my drivers manual so i could get my permit, then after a little while of reading I played balloons on the ipad, then i watched a show.
We had to stop and charge a couple times. Each time we stretched our legs, let the dogs out to the bathroom, and give them a drink. When we got to St. George, we ate dinner at a restaurant called Seven Brothers. The food was super delicious. When we got back to the house we went in the hot tub for a little bit and relaxed.
Max, Gloria, Misha on trip to St. George
The Next day Monte was graduating and I was really excited, everyone but me, Kai, Monte, Mom, Endia, Joanna, and Dad went to a lake. While they were there, we played Switch. Kai, Monte, and I were in charge of making lunch.
Then we got ready to leave for Monte's graduation. When we got there I saw some of my teachers, which was pretty cool. We went back to the house and just relaxed there.
The next day we got our stuff packed up. Mom left a little earlier because the Rivian takes a little longer to charge. She took the Littles, Monte, and Isaac.
When we got home, we unpacked and I did my laundry. Then I got ready for the region dance that our stake was doing. It was fun and I had a great time there with friends. Then we went to the store and got pop tarts and milk and went home.
Caleb and Kai working on pergola roof
Dad wanted to build a new permanent roof on our pergola. The problem going into this was that we had to figure out how to make it heavy enough so it wouldn't get caught by the wind and topple over. We figured out a decent design, so now he just had to build our design.
It was an easy project compared to other ones (such as the deck, or the attic, or the laundry room, etc.,) and Caleb, Dad, and I finished most of it in a few hours.
I'm grateful that Dad has taught me so much of his knowledge about construction, I know it'll be very useful as I grow up.
Kai working on new pergola roof
Were going to Saint George this week for Montes Graduation. On the drive it was me, Mom, Endia, London, Quinn, Isaac, Joanna, and Owen were driving in the Rivian.
Once we got to our Airbnb we went inside and it was massive and spacious it was so nice and it had a hot tub. After we unloaded our luggage which was not very much we then settled in and waited for the people in the Tesla.
When they got home we are going to eat dinner at Seven Brothers. It was so delicious I got a grilled cheese Sandwich. We went home and me, Kai, and Isaac slept in the living room it was comfy.
Mackay at the end of little league season
The next morning Isaac, and Mom went to the store to get some food while me, Quinn, and London played cover your assets outside. When they came home we had cereal for breakfast.
Then the new Book of Mormon video came out and me, Quinn, Joanna, Veidi, Gloria, Alex, and Vanessa were in it and we were spotted a couple of times.
Then we went to Sand Hollow and it was fun but very itchy. When we got home we found out that the itch was a parasite that we had gotten from Sand Hollow and Mom came back with a spray medicine for our parasites.
Gloria and Joanna in Book of Mormon video
After we played Overcooked for a little bit but then we went to Montes Graduation. It was cool, When we got back we went to the swimming pool but it was closed so we went in the hot tub. After a while we went to go play pickle ball it was fun the teams was me and Ashton, Kai and London, and Isaac and Caleb.
When we went back to our Airbnb they were doing s’more's so we joined in and it was delicious. After we went to sleep we headed home in the morning and it was a fun trip home.
Family making s’mores in St. George
This week we went to Monte’s graduation we stayed at an Airbnb and I had lots of fun. it took a long time to get there and Tessie drove off-road and we saw a Cybertruck.
It was fun because we had lots of fun playing in the hot tub. Caleb went and put fruit snacks on the stick to see if it worked, and it did. We had lots of fun, stayed outside for a while, and brought the Switch.
We went to the pool to see if it was open, but it wasn't, so we went into the hot tub, which was nicer. It was fun, and then you stayed there for a few days. Then people started to hop out of the hot tub.
Braden, Brooke, and Ellie watching a movie
Then London was doing work, and then we went into the house. Me and Joanna got a drink of water, and it was enjoyable. We stayed outside to dry with our towels, and when we came in, we all took showers.
Then the next day you went and he went to his graduation. Then we watched the new Book of Mormon video that we were in, and there were some funny parts too, like Troy standing straight and then looking down as they were filming.
Quinn and Troy in Book of Mormon video
We are going to St. George! When we got there we were looking for our house and found it. I was really excited and then we started to look around the house and it was super beautiful and nice and comfortable. I shared a room with London, Veidi, Endia, Owen, Gloria, and me.
Then I watched Turning Red with Owen. The next day we were figuring out what to have for dinner, but then we wanted to go swimming but the swimming pool was closed.
Then we walked home and got into the hot tub but I wasn't able to stay long because it was really hot and so me and Quinn got out early. The next morning we went to Montes graduation then we left the next morning I had so much fun!
Family under finished pergola roof
We have wanted to put a permanent roof on the pergola, ever since our canvas roofs have been torn apart in the wind. This week, Arkin finally made that wish a reality. He and Caleb and Kai were able to install a very nice new roof, with a beautiful set of lights underneath. This will provide shade in our backyard in the hot summer, and it’s waterproof as well.
I also wanted to congratulate Monte on his graduation! It was a lot of work for him. It was often hard for him to buckle down just get his schoolwork finished, but he did it! Great job, Monte. We are proud of you, and we love you!
Dad, Monte, Mom after graduation