Saturday, April 26, 2008

26 April 2008

The school year is winding down for Katherine and Ben. Spencer, being a year round student this year, is just going strong. K&B have finished their last PE credit. They finished their BYU tennis class. Katherine has been officially accepted at BYU, has her class schedule, her housing, and her club. Now all she needs is money. Wal-mart contributed $1000 dollars. (Thanks Sam.) She should have half tuition from BYU, is looking for a full-time summer job and a part time job while at BYU. Hopefully she will see some funds from the A E Hinckley family scholarship and then she should be able to make it.

Spencer's school had its fund raising carnival. Our family hung out at the raffle booth since that is what Vicki volunteered to run. It was 1-1/2 hours of peace followed by 30 minutes of chaotic greed. We saw some people their with five rolls of tickets that they had purchased in hopes of winning the Grand Prize which was a Wii. After all the
prizes were drawn, the winner of the Wii was a seven year old little boy whose Grandma had bought 5 tickets. It had that Charlie Bucket feel to it.

Vicki has started making Christmas presents. I could tell you what they are but then I'd have to kill you. I am amazed at how she can start these things in April but she is a planner.




I was going through some more pictures and wanted to share one more from Death Valley. I'll tell you what, when our family sees a sign that says "Sea Level" we get excited!


TTFN
-Ron


3 comments:

Sylvia said...

Wow! What a picture. Is there really such a thing as an AEHinckley scholarship? Who knew? Glad you've done your homework and congratulations to Katherine for making it in. That is a big deal out here.

Anonymous said...

The Welches really wing it at sea level. The only people happier than the kids when school is over are the TEACHERS

Tanielle said...

Way to go Vicki! Do you want to start my Christmas list too so I can actually enjoy the Christmas spirit this year? Way to plan ahead!