Another School Year Coming to an End

It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of another school year.  It doesn’t seem that long ago we were getting you ready to go off to BYU. Last Wed we attended the last WV Choir Concert of the year.  There were two concerts again so that there would be room enough for all to attend.  Melissa sang in the first one at 6:16.  Dad and I met up there for that.  As soon as the Women’s choir sang I left to pick up Rachel from Lacrosse practice so that she could see the 2^nd that started at 7:30.  Dad enjoyed the first concert so decided to sit through the 2^nd one also. We ran out of room on the cameras.  Jessica was awarded the Alto Section Award. She earned it!

Melissa sang in Women's Chor, Jessica in Canotres and Concert Choir

Jessica and her Alto Section Leader Award

Thursday was Rachel’s Meadow Park Band Concert.  Can you believe that we’ve been going to those for the last 10 years?!!  That was our last one.  The end of an era.  I won’t miss hearing those beginning band pieces.  I am greatful for all that the Meadow Park music has done for our family.  They shaved mr. Schlabach’s head because they raised the goal of $6000. They raised over $12000.  The marching band sounded real good. They played a Patriotic Sequence with 3 songs:  America the Beautiful, My country ‘Tis of Thee, and Battle Hymn of the Republic. They were short versions, but sounded good.  They march in the Jr. Floral Parade today- me Grandma and Grandpa will be going to watch.

Rachel on Clarinet

7th & 8th Grade Bands combine to play parade music

Thursday was Jessica’s offical last day of High school.  She looked a little lost the next day. She finaly has some free time now so I took her shopping to get all the stuff promised her for her birthday and graduation.  I was having memories of trying to shop with you as she texted the whole time (poor ploppy- he was alone at school).

Jessica leaving for the Sr Assembly

Jessica takes advantage of her first day as a High School Graduate

The final WV Band Awards Concert were held on Friday.  The Jazz band played 8 songs and sounded very good.  It was a long concert.  Jessica’s sax quartet plus one played between bands which made the translations seem a lot shorter.  When they played the Pokemon theme they got the most cheers.

Melissa & Jessica members of the Wind Ensemble

Saturday we went to Rachel’s Lacrosse tournament.  It was actualy sunny- I got sunburned.  They played 4  30 minute games in a row.  They won all 4!!!!!  They looked really good.  Rachel plans on playing next year at WV.  They had awards and pizza afterwards in the park.  Rachel was awarded  the “Way to be Big” award by coach Atack.  He said that usualy big kids played defence- but Rachel wanted to and really held her ground playing low D by the goal.  I’m glad that she played lacrosse this year.  She had a lot of fun- I did too.

Rachel Finishes off her first Lacrosse Season

Sunday was Seminary graduation.  We had 4 graduates from our ward. I was blessed to work with these three lovely and talented ladies in my Laurel class this year.  They all will be attending BYU Provo.  Adam is a sweet soul and good friend of mine.  Several years ago I got to be his CTR 8  Primary  teacher and speak at his baptism.  He is now our family's Home Teacher with his father. He was so happy and proud to be graduating from Seminary and High School. He will be attending a transitional program at The Capital Center next year.

Tessa, Adam, Jessica, and Charlotte- Seminary Graduates

Monday Grandma and pa Greenall came.  The girls have kept grandma busy painting stuff for them to decorate their camp cabins with.  This is happening in the bonus room- where Rachel is now forbidden to go so she doesn’t ruin the surprise.

We got a surprise call the other day from Grandpa Leete.  He was in Seattle visiting Uncle Jeff who now lives there. So he came down on Tuesday and spent the night.  He will be off on the road to California this morning after Dad/Brian leaves for work.  It was good to see him again.

Father & Son Share the same Smile!

Memorial Day Holiday Happenings

 It feels like we are on the home stretch now with school coming to a close.  Jessica is always gone working on some school project and studying.  Melissa too.  Those two are also working on YW camp stuff in their spare time, trying to hide it all from Rachel so that she can be surprised.

We enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend over in Utah.  We left Friday morning at about 7:30 and arrived in Sandy at about 10pm.  It was an amazingly quiet ride!  Jessica and Melissa entertained on laptops, and Rachel watching Lord of the Rings on the ipad.  There is a lot of room in the suburban with only the 5 of us!  The rental house we stayed in was only 3 miles from Uncle Alan’s, and had plenty of room for all of us (our family, Aunt Parien and her girls, and Grandma and Grandpa).  There was 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, kitchen, family room, pool table room, living room, and hot tub too.  Uncle Jim and his family were staying with some friends, but they hung out at the house too.  It was totally full of  girls! All those girl cousins. (Job and Uncle David didn’t come.) Jennifer caught a ride into town with her roommate- she got there the day before and had been helping at Alan’s house with wedding preparations.  It was so fun to see her again- your 4 sisters were fun to watch all together again.  Everyone had a good time!

7 Bedroom, 5 bathroom Rental House in Sandy

Silly Sisters!

Saturday was Kailey and Josh’s wedding. We headed off to the Draper Temple at 8am.  The sealing was at 9.  We had nice weather- it was sunny with no rain like forecasted.  Jennifer watched the little kids (Heather’s nieces and nephews) and the girls all hung out in the temple foyer and temple grounds.  It was a big sealing room and was full of family members.  The sealer said some really nice things and had wonderful advice for the couple.  Kailey smiled nonstop.  It was a very nice ceremony.  We all waited outside for the grand exit of the couple and tons of pictures were taken. 

Leetes at the Draper Temple

Waiting for the Bride & Groom to make their Appearance

Mr. and Mrs. Josh Dilworth

 We met up at the reception site (a home close to Alan’s) at 12:30 and helped set up all the tables etc. It looked very nice. There was giant cookies, salads, croissant sandwiches, Costco cake, water, and 7up with sherbet served. The reception was from 2-5pm. It was all beautiful and no rain until the very end. Again Kailey was nonstop smiles! She looked so beautiful. Cutting the cake was entertaining. Kailey fed Josh his piece very nicely. He showed the piece in her face- She grabbed the glob off of her face and chucked it at him hitting him squarely in the face! No one expected the“chucking” part and so it wasn’t caught on camera. Julia caught the bouquet (no one else had a chance) and Caleb the garter. 3 trombone players from Josh’s band showed up at the end and played 3 songs- one being the Hallelujah chorus. A nice touch. They made an arch with their slides as everyone lined up blowing bubbles as the couple ran out for their exit. Alan and Heather were very blessed in so many ways  with so many people volunteering items, including the wedding dress, and decorations etc. Everything fell into place and was a beautiful day. That evening back at the rental, some relaxed in the hot tub, others enjoyed the TVs and billiards. Aunt Parien took the girls to the mall where Jessica bought a new dress for Sr. Day and graduation. Most of all we just enjoyed being together.

Before the cake started flying!

Julia catches the Boquet, Caleb gets the Garter

Happy Grandparents

The Newlyweds depart

Sunday morning we went to Salt Lake Tabernacle and heard Music and the Spoken Word. It was the memorial day special broadcast program and included the orchestra and bells or temple square.  It was a real treat.  Then we headed to the Museum and enjoyed the exhibit and art show there.  Afterwards back at the rental house we ate left over sandwiches etc from the reception.  Alan’s family joined us that evening for a BBQ by Grandpa.  YUM.  It was a fun day.  It was a fun weekend.  I spent all my free time crocheting an afghan for Kailey and Josh.  Was able to finish it Sunday night.  Chadley spent the night with us also. It was a lot of driving to get there, but well worth it. 

Sitting in the Tabernacle

Tabernacle seats



Grandpa stands up as the recognize all Veterns

After the Broadcast heading to the Museum

Brian gives a talk at the famous Pulpit

Monday we headed out and drove home.  We met Aunt Lynne in Boise for a late lunch and enjoyed visiting with her at the Great Wall of China Restaurant Buffet.  We made it home at about 10pm, finding all well here.  Margaret Martin took care of our pets and they were happy when we got home.  Melissa was able to make her bottle rocket  in the car on the way home.  I bought some duct tape at a gas station for her, and stole some rocks from the landscaping. She used fruit snack boxes for the wings and nose cone.  Jessica texted a lot- she and Nate “Ploppy” are now an official couple as of Thursday. 

Tuesday was back to school for everyone. Mel got a C on her rocket.  Jess was gone all day filming  a play for her AP lit class- a Harry Potter version of Macbeth.  She had the part of Dumbleduff (or something like that).  Rachel had a great lacrosse game against Southridge- a fight to the end and they ended up winning by one.  Now they will go on in the tournament to play again.  Tonight is WV choir concert. 

I think that is all the Leete Family news for the week. 

Kevin is a Missionary

Kevin has been called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has been assigned to labor in the Brazil Londrina Mission for two years and will be teaching the gospel in the Portuguese language. I have set up a blog to post his letters and pictures. So to enjoy his mission right along with hime go to :  elderleete.blogspot.com