Thursday, October 9, 2008

Mackenzie got a "34"!!!



Mackenzie achieved a score of 34 on the ACT in late September. This now qualifies her for applying for the ultimate goal of being a Thomas S. Monson BYU scholarship recipient: http://saas.byu.edu/depts/scholarships/Hinckley/index.aspx.

At the moment, since we're singing her praises, Kenzie also graduated from high school a year early with a 4.25 GPA and multiple "5"s on 4 AP tests in various subjects, including BC Calculus. Yeah, she's a smarty pants!

She now is taking a "transition" year and is homeschooling her sister Tate, nannying part-time, and tutoring several students in Math and test prep. With the money she earns, she is planning a new adventure to Malawi ( http://www.worldcampforkids.org/thehighschoolprogram.htm ) where she will be teaching teenagers HIV/AIDS awareness, English, and principles of basic hygiene . . . She will be putting up a website soon to tell you more about it and ask for donations to fund her trip . .

Congratulations Kenz-O!!! We love you and are so proud of you!!!!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Anders' first Priesthood Conference. . . .



The day that his Dad-Scott had been waiting for finally arrived. Anders, having previously turned twelve and received the Aaronic Priesthood, was ready and willing to attend the evening Priesthood Session of General Conference transmitted via satellite from Salt Lake City to the Ashburn Stake Center. It was a great night to always be remembered!