New JOB!

I have my very first official teaching job! Now we all know that term is relative because I've been teaching piano for 15 years, tutoring for about 5 years and substitute teaching for 8 years so I have plenty of experience but I'm so excited because I get to teach and still be at home with my kids! Crazy, huh? I was just hired by the Utah Virtual Academy to be a K-8 teacher. These students do their schooling online instead of in a traditional classroom. I will be in charge of tracking their assessments & progress and conferencing with them on a monthly basis to help them with any of their schooling needs. Most of my work will be online and on the computer. Once a month I have to go to SLC for training but I think I will welcome the break! I know it's going to be quite challenging, but I think I'm up for it! :) To anyone out there who is looking for an alternate to public education, this could be for you! Check it out at www.utahvirtual.org.

Back 2 School!

Happy August! That always means back to school for us and the anxiously awaited day finally came...yesterday! Dallin is in Mrs. LeBaron's 5th grade class this year and Jaxon has Mrs. Smith for 2nd grade. They were happy to return to Coral Canyon with Dad this year. They had a fabulous first day.

Summertime!

Popsicles, swimming, sleepovers....what more could we want? IT'S SUMMER! The kids are having a blast and enjoying the heat just like they do every summer. Let's see...that means lots of computer games and TV in the afternoons when it's too hot to leave the house. We did buy a pass to the new community center just around the corner from us. That is probably the best move I made! If we aren't home that's probably where you can find us... :)

I'm totally "computer-handicapped" so I promise I'm going to post some pics soon, but I have to have Kirt's help. Since he is busy building slanted food-storage shelves in my garage (which I am SOOO excited about!) I'm not sure when I'll get that help. Soon, though. Soon.

The Kids

We took a picture of the kids while waiting while their Aunt Callie was getting married. This is at the St. George Temple. Dallin (10), Jaxon (nearly 7), Noah (4) and Mia(3) are sitting in front of the fountain and flower garden. This picture was taken on the 16th of May. Congratulations on your 1 month anniversary Callie & Aaron.

Dallin Kirt Keeler

Dallin is 10 years old going on 25. He loves 4th grade, Cub Scouts, reading and playing the computer. His current favorites are: Percy Jackson & the Olympians book series, Warcraft III and Star Wars Battlegrounds (computer games), Salt & Vinegar chips Luke & Duke and his Imaginext toys.

Dallin was recently published in the Utah Studies Weekly newspaper for a writing contest. He was awarded $5 and the publication of his letter in the statewide newspaper. Great Job son!