Terrific Kid

Emily Richins is a TERRIFIC KID!!!!!
On Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 Emily was awarded the Terrific Kid award at her Elementary school. Her teacher Mrs. Eidsvaag nominated her for this award because Emily is a," good role model for all of the other kids. She is always willing to help the other students, and her teacher, and she is thoughtful and kind. She turns in her work on time and it is complete."

I was so excited about this! I knew it would mean a lot for her to be recognized for what a great person she is. The pricipal had the award
ceremony during her lunch period, so all of her peers got to see what their teachers think about her. I could see that it meant a lot to her and she felt really great. Katelynn and her friend Alexis got out of class so they could be there to cheer Emily on. They were so proud of her. My mom (Ginnie-Grandma Gifford) also came and let Emily know how proud she was of her.

This award was given at a really good time for Emily. There is a girl in school who says lots of really mean things to her everyday and the
other day she tried to choke Emily! I knew this was wearing on Emily but she just kept going, and sticking up for herself. Emily is so sweet and such an important part of our family. She is so funny, and a total goof ball, but she is also very kind and loves to play with Bennick. Emily is truly a TERRIFIC KID!!!!

Brennicks maiden voyage

For Christmas Brennick asked Santa for a remote control Air Craft Carrier. He saw one on his favorite website Banana Hobby, they have every kind of remote control vehicle you could imagine! Anyway he was really a good boy and so Santa got it for him. He was so excited he could barely contain himself! So the Monday after Christmas we went over to a neighborhood lake close by and tested it out. It was so fun watching him navigate toward the ducks, and seeing them high tale it out of there. He thought it was pretty funny too!
Kim had a great time too, if you can't tell by the picture. He loved teaching "B" how to work the two engines, how to turn by letting off of one, etc. I really love watching Kim with the kids. He is such a great Dad, I really couldn't have asked for anything better.

So I am sure that in the future we will have more remote control vehicles to try out, but for now the boys are having a blast with this one. Other than that, things are just as crazy as they always are. With 3 children, dance, piano, school, and a business in the house now, there is never a dull moment, especially with all the things going on with the economy. We are so thankful for our blessings and they are many. How blessed we are to have eachother, health and strength a place to sleep and food to eat.


Well, I will try to keep things updated better, now that the holidays are over I think that I will be able to do a lot better. Thats it for now, see Ya!