Last Day of Elementary School

May 30, 2008

I cant believe it. Zach has finished Elementary School. I never wanted this day to come. He was very excited. The PTA made this day very special for the 6th graders. They put together a video yearbook of sorts and made a copy for each student. Then they organized a water party after school. From what I heard it was super fun.

This is our tradition pitcure. Zach on the last day of school with Bowser.

We take the pitcure in the same spot each year.

The last project he did as a sixth grader. Thread Art. I have this on my fireplace at home. It is the coolest thing.
This is Mr.Haderlie. Zach's 6th grade teacher. He was the BEST. We will be seeing alot more of him becasue he will be Zach's guitar teacher starting this week.
Zach, Skotie and Abby. The trio made it all 7 years together. Actually 8 years because they went to preschool together. All the mom's cant beleive they will be heading to Jr. High. They are excited, but me I am scared to death. They got a little taste of Jr. High these last two weeks because they attended a math camp to help them get ready for Alegbra.

A Proud Young Women Leader

May 24, 2008

This is a day that made me feel privilage to a Young Women President. This is Jen Echolos, now Bodell. She was one of my first Laurels I had when I became President several years ago. I always wondering what I was teaching the girls was sinking in. I guess itwas. Jen chose a long time ago that she wanted to get married in the Temple. She kept on the right track and made that goal. I am so proud of her and very thankful for the Young Women Program. Jason and I were able to go to the sealing and enjoy the Spirit that was there. President Perkins was the Sealer and it was so neat about how he talked about Prayer and how important it is in a marriage. Jen I hope you always remember this day and all the people that love you. Luv ya Sister T.

Zachs Spring Piano Recital

May 20, 2008

What a great evening. Zach has been taking lesson again from Mrs. Hopkin. He has come so far this year. She said that he is getting better and better each week. He has very strong hands and is finally getting it. We convienced him that he needed to stay in piano. So he is staying. He hates to practice, but I know deep down he know this will all pay off. He was going to do percussions at the Jr. High this year. The teacher was not even going to have him try out since he know about his background with piano, but Zach has decided to learn the guitar and try out for the Jazz band next year. That was kind of our compromise so he would stay in piano. I am glad for the decision. Grandma & Grandpa Tolman were able to join us for the concert. Their last one before they head to Ireland. I cant wait to see how great Zach is when they get back.

Here he is playing is song that he worked on all year. I was trying to download the video I had, but it was not working. If you want to hear it, let us know and we will give you a private concert.
This is his duet partner, Marissa. They ended up playing two duets. We did not know they were doing two. He said that it was a suprise. He never said if it was a suprise for us or for him.
Our HANDSOME MAN!!!
Zach and his teacher, Mrs. Hopkin. She is AWESOME!!!!
May 20, 2008