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

Happy Birthday Grandpa Tolman

May 17, 2008

A week after we got back from San Diego, we headed up to Tremonton Ut to celebrate Jason's Grandpa Tolmans 90th Birtday. Yes, 90 years old. He still works everyday with one of his sons. He is an amazing man. It was so neat to see alot of the cousins that we only see every few years. Jason and I put together a video of his life and showed it when everyone arrived. As a, as Zach would put it, a Party favor and made a copy of the DVD for all of the Grandpas sons and grandkids. There were over 70 people at this party. He is not much of a talker but he talked to all of us about how we should live our lives. The one thing that he said that really meant alot to our family was. "If you take care of the Lord, He will take care of you." I love that. Zach did too. He even used it in a talk that he gave for his Priesthood Preview the next night.

Happy Birthday Grandpa.

WE LOVE YOU!!!!

This is Grandma and Grandpa Tolman with the family. We love you guys!!!!

A four generation pitcure. Don Tolman (Jasons Father), Jason Tolman, Zachary Tolman, & Roger Tolman (Jason's Grandpa)

p.s. Stay tune. I am still trying to catch up on all of our activities.

Our Trip To San Diego

May 2-11, 2008
OK, I know that I have not posted for awhile, but after I catch up my blog you will see why. Several of you have asked to see pitcures from our 10 day trip to San Diego. So I thought the best way was to do a slide show. We loved every minute of it. My sister Liz, her husband Chris and little Max joined us for the adventure. We went to Sea World, San Diego Zoo and the Wild LIfe Park. Also, we toured the U.S.S. Midway. A retired Aircraft carrier that they have made into a museum. It was the coolest. I have to say the San Diego is probably one of my favorite spots to go. I would love to go back very SOON!!!! Watch for more postings. I will be almost caught up by the end of the week. I hope!!!!

Primay Talent Show/Heart & Soul

March 29, 2008
Primary Talent Show

The primary had another talent show!!! Jason and Zach decided to do a duet. For a little flare, they added a little skit to the song "Heart & Soul." They did the best job ever. We have to say that there is alot of great talent in our Primary.

How are those masked boys?




Watch a little of the musical number here!!!!

Life goes to fast

Ok, usually I don't post unless I have a picture. But this week, I had to step back and realize that life is going tooooo fast. The main reason I was thinking of this, is because we registered Zach in JUNIOR HIGH. Yes, junior high. It was quite the ordeal. He wants to be in the band, but play the guitar, well they don't teach guitar in band. You have to take private lessons. Then his second chose was the sax, but you have to take clarinet for a year. He didn't want to do that. The band teacher asked what musical background he has. I told him 7 years of piano. He stongly suggested that Zach try out for Percussions. Yes percussions. I just it is very much like the piano. So maybe all of those piano lessons will pay off. But guess what he had to learn the DRUMS!!!! Not for a little bit, but still the drums.


After that night I just could not believe that he is starting Junior High and had these major decision to make. Are we making the right ones. Will he make good friends? Will he get good grades? Will he finally find his nich? We know he will, but it is just to crazy to thing that life is going this fast.