John's Eagle Project

John completed his Eagle project during May. The service he performed was to collect clothing, food, and hygiene items to be sent to help people in the Philippines. About 12 people helped pass out flyers to our neighborhood telling people about his project and asking for donated items or money to help cover shipping costs. One week later he and seven other scouts and leaders collected the donated items. After our family and friends sorted the donated items, we were able to pack 3 boxes, 21" x 22" x 23", with about 125 pounds of supplies per box. We were able to put together over 30 hygiene kits that had a washcloth, toothpaste and toothbrush, and soap as well as shampoos and lotions. For clothing, we sent shoes and light weight clothing. The food that we sent was canned meats. He shipped the 3 boxes which cost $390 to ship all the boxes. They are scheduled to arrive in the port of Manila on June 10th, 2008. Completing this project will not only bless people's lives in the Philippines but also was a good leadership experience for me. It was good to see how willing people are to help others.
Congratulations on completing your project. We are proud of your scouting acheivements.

Sidewalk Chalk

Main Street has a sidewalk chalk festival every year (or more?) I've noticed it a couple times, but didn't think much about who actually drew/painted them.
This year my mom, Angela, and Julianna went and created two of the pictures. Later in the week (the day before it rained) JP and I went to look at the fun artwork.
Here is a picture of the one Angela and Mom did. It's from a Bill Peet book, "Cock-a-Doodle-Dudley." I think he's pretty cute.

And Julianna took inspiration from Peanuts. Which was also one of my first successful ventures into the world of drawing. Good shapes. Unfortunately she ran out of red chalk. But you get the drift. I think they did a great job!

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Marie's fun concert

Marie will be playing a fun concert this weekend. It's movie music! Highly energetic recognizable, and some that's just absolutely gorgeous. For more info including a list of pieces, prices and event time and location go to the Salt Lake Symphony website. I would love to see all of you there. It's going to be a fun time, and it's also my last concert of the season. So let's have a party!

Julianna's Jr. High Band Concert

Julianna will play in the Junior High's final Band concert of the year this Tuesday Night, May 13th at 7:00 at Woods Cross High. It should be a very enjoyable concert because they will play songs from Movies and very recognizable stuff. Julianna will play in both the 8th and 9th grade bands. We hope you can come.

John's Lacrosse game

Last night John played his first Varsity Lacrosse game for Woods Cross High. This year is his first year to play Lacrosse, and he was put on the JV team. He likes the sport, and has always enjoyed going to all the practices. He plays Center Middi. After each team scores a goal, it is Center Middi that faces off at the center of the field to see which team will get possesion of the ball. That part of the game (for those who don't know lacrosse) is like basketball's jump ball, but the players are down in a tripod stance, shoulder to shoulder, with the baseball type ball on the ground between them, fighting to see who can get the ball into their net at the end of their stick. The first time I saw John play, I was surprised to see him playing there but he does it well.
Yesterday's game was the first playoff game of the championship. Woods Cross was the first seed so they were playing at home against the Box Elder Bees.
Not only was it John's first Varsity game, and an exciting first play off game, it was also John's first time to score. He was so happy after scoring that goal. His smile covered his whole face. We were very proud of him and we look forward to watching him play more games during this final tournament.
The next games are Saturday Morning May 9th at home, and Wednesday evening at Mountain Crest High School. If they make it to the finals, the game will be Saturday May 16th at Park City.