Faith in God

Chyna has been counting down the days until she moves up to Young Womens. She could say exactly how many but it is only a few more weeks. One step to getting closer is finishing her Faith in God book for primary. She has worked hard to get it done and not waiting to the very last minute. She had over a month to go and had already finished all of her interviews. Last Sunday in Primary she received her necklace and Sister Christiansen had the nicest things to say about her. The one great thing about Chyna is she is such an easy child. She always does what she is supposed to and everyone always says how wonderful she is. Well it is true she is. She is a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend. Although it is hard for me to believe she is turning 12 this month I am so excited for her to be in YW with me and go to camp with me this year and all the new experiences that are in store for her.

Young Author's Fair

Savannah and Gillian were both picked to go to the Young Author's Fair this year to represent their school. Jason and I are so proud. Jason went when he was a kid and always told the kids how neat it was. The girls were so excited this morning as they got ready to go. Gillian was picked for a poem she wrote about penguins and Savannah wrote a short story about cats. They always say write about what you love, right?


Chyna was happy when Savannah was picked and then when Gillian was picked she felt a little left out. Although she is so happy for her sisters we had to do a little teasing this morning.



See it's all better. The girls really do love each other and are very supportive. Chyna is a very proud big sister and tries to help them with everything. I love these kids so much!


Here is Gillian's poem:

Penguins in July
By Gillian Manriquez

Waddle waddle waddle near the green tree
Waddle waddle waddle the penguins set free
Waddle waddle waddle the penguins get close to me

Screech screech screech the penguins say to you
Screech screech screech below the sky so blue
Screech screech screech how wonderful are you

Snorkel snorkel snorkel I see the penguins slide
Snorkel snorkel snorkel I see the seal come by
Snorkel snorkel snorkel swim penguin slide

Slide slide slide into the big blue
Slide slide slide I see the penguin come to you
Slide slide slide the penguin screeches to you

Run run run come with me penguin dear
Run run run penguin look over here
Run run run welcome to your new home

I will post a copy of Savannah's story when I get it back.