A Way To an "A"

Alex has made the Principals Honor Role with a GPA of a 3.6. It was a hard semester and we were looking at a 3.0, but he dug deep and found his way to the A (OK, it turned out to be a "B" that didn't rhyme.)

Alex had a hard semester not because of the work-load or how hard the classes have gotten, but instead because he really doesn't like one of his teachers. It's been a hard lesson to learn, but he has found out that if he tries, and does the work, the teacher gets off of his case. Less interaction with the one he doesn't love!

Along with the 3.6, came an invitation to join the Jr. National Honor Society. He is very excited to send in his application. He knows what an "honor" this is and where it can take him. He has several friends that are a part of the JNHS. Since Alex already knows where he wants to go to school, he also knows he will need Scholarships...GREAT JOB ALEX!

As for Allison, she is still maintaining all A's and B's. She brought her Latin grade up from a B last semester to an A this semester. But all that work on her Latin, brought her reading grade down from an A to a B. Oh well, we just need to learn how to balance it all!

Allison's application for Charter Academy has been handed in and now we just wait until March 23 to find out if she is in or not. Allison was very hesitant to be attending Charter, but she is slowly getting excited. She knows it's an all College Prep course, and she has to wear an uniform; but she also learned that they go on Monthly Field trips, have a week long trip somewhere, and have several clubs she is interested in, including Key Club. We know the smaller school, the dress code and the structure will help Allison succeed.

We are so proud of them both!

The kids are heading down to California on Thursday for a quick visit with their dad. They will be gone from Thursday - Monday. Corey and I are taking advantage of this mini-break and are heading over to the Port Orchard Cabin (Western Washington) for Valentine's Day and to work on my dad's floors. We are so excited to see B's horses; Chance, Independence and the newest Colt (OK that's me, not Corey), for the fresh air, the trees, SEAFOOD, and of course, working on my dad's floors!