Summer 2012

How in the world did it get to be halfway through summer already? Here are some updates on the end of school and into the summer. Erin - had a great year. She finished in the top 10 kids in her class for AR points. She was one of the top students in each of her classes and was really happy to get ribbons for all of them. Erin has continued her reading through the summer. She is currently reading the spy girls series. She informed me it was too hot to ride her scooter...she was just gonna chill with her book today. Thank God she is still reading. Erin got braces, and looks wicked cool! Em - finished the year strong. She played tennis this year, doubles, and really enjoyed it. She and her partner, Abby, got knocked out in the first round of district...Em was pretty upset about that. She got to be pretty good. We have a GREAT coach, Nikki Morgan, that we all just love. Em would run through a brick wall for her if she asked. Em won the American Legion Award for the top female student in 8th grade. She was super excited and didn't stop smiling for a couple of days. Em is at cheer camp down in Corpus Christi. Sounds like she is having the best time! Em has done more swimming this year than in the last 3 years combined. She loves the sun and water. Elizabeth - finished the year really strong. The last 6 weeks she had a 99.2 average. She increased her class rank to #5. She really wants to be in the top 3. She is gonna have a tough senior year with AP Physics, Calculus, and some dual credit classes. I don't remember attending class my senior year...so glad they're not following their Dad's footsteps. E is starting her first job Friday at El Chico. She is going to be a hostess/greeter. We know the guy that manages the restaurant & he told us if E was looking her would hire her right now. He wasn't kidding... E was 5 points off on her SAT to be a merit scholar. She was a little upset she didn't make it, and is committed to taking the test again so she can raise her score. I'm not sure Dad got his name right on the SAT. Just saying.... We are trying to enjoy the summer, despite the heat. We have a few trips plan to go to Six Flags, a baseball game, the beach, and celebrating some July/August birthdays. Hope everyone enjoys the summer, and we'll try and do a better job updating...right Dad?????