Las Vegas Conference for Jody

 The view from my hotel room in Las Vegas!

When I interviewed for the Lone Peak High School teaching job last year, one of the key factors that lured me to leave the wonderful junior high where I had taught for 21 years for Lone Peak was when the assistant principal told me he felt LPHS could use me in leadership positions in teaching.  At the end of last year, the administration asked me to be on their Professional Development team for the school.  I was super flattered and excited to learn more.
We attended a conference in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace.  I learned so much, laughed a ton with my colleagues, stayed in a suite off the strip, and missed my family back home like crazy!  I am excited to share with the faculty the things I learned at this conference to help our students become the best they can be!

Jaxson & Austin LIGHT UP the house!

A major milestone was made this year in our home:  CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!  And they were hung by our wonderful sons!  In fact, one of the men hanging lights at our neighbors' house was watching Jaxson hang the lights and came over to inspect the job....and was SUPER IMPRESSED!  In fact, he was so impressed that when Dave stopped to talk to him 30 minutes later, he told Dave he would hire Jaxson in a heart beat!  We are proud of both of our boys and especially for the big guy (Dave) for learning how to splice the lights together to make them look professionally done!

Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner

Dave was talking one day with this mom about Thanksgiving and felt that she was a little sad that her family wouldn't be together.  He told her we should do an early Thanksgiving and that we would host it.  The kids and I were pretty excited since it was the first time in the history of being in the family that we were allowed to host a major family event (outside of baby blessings, birthdays, baptisms)!  We worked hard to make it special for Grandma and our cousins....and it turned out to be a lovely evening!  We bought a new table cloth and runner so the table looked just beautiful.  Cindy and Carson bailed last minute as did Brittney and Brandon so the entire family wasn't quite there, but we really did enjoy a lovely evening with those who came!

Dave fried the turkey and it was pretty good.  The kids and I spent an hour making our traditional turkey cups for the grandkids with special words that made us think of each person.  

The food was yummy and the company was good.  Happy Thanksgiving, Lindsay Family!

Happiest of Halloweens 2017!!!!

Halloween is sooo much fun!  I love how excited my kids get each year looking forward to their costumes and our traditions.  We had a great year again making fun memories together.  

Austin and Rangers Soccer

Austin has had a tremendous fal soccer season.  Being on a premier team with incredibly talented players and a coach who knows the game inside and out has been a challenge for our son.  There have been times he has felt like he didn't belong to a team like this.  Doubt.  Lack of confidence.  But Coach Brian kept working with him and his attitude/skills.  It has been tremendous!

Alyssa and her Daddy Daughter Date!

Jaxson's Choir Concert

Last spring, we received a surprise email from Jaxson's choir teacher, asking if he would be interested in trying out for the 9th grade choir although he would be in 8th grade.  I really encouraged him to audition.  He did and made it.  And it has been such a positive thing for Jaxson!  He sings in his room, in the shower, just here and there.  And his first concert was amazing!  We are so proud of Jaxson and his choice to explore the arts and develop new talents!