Tuesday, January 13, 2009

That darn Mikayla!

Last week I got an invitation to go and watch Mikayla graduate from "Nova". Nova is a state wide program that the sixth graders participate in. There is an officer that comes and teaches them about making great choices as they approach their adolesence. It lasts about 17 weeks and is so great for the kids. Anyways, the kids had to write a constitution for themselves. He picked two essays for the graduation. One from each of the sixth grade classes. They were also awarded with a special award. Mikayla was chosen to present her constitution along with one of her best friends Nathan. She got to read it to everyone. I had NO idea that she was winning this award. I was so surprised when I got there, and then she also won another award as well. It was the "Nova Pack" award. This is where they of their own free will turn off the TV, computers, Video games for one week. They must write about what they did to fill in their time. There were 7 students that earned this award in the sixth grade. That is will power! I didnt have the internet for 10 days and thought I was dying. We are proud of you Mikayla! You are making great choices and becoming an amazing young lady!

Giving her speech.

Graduating

Nathan and Mikayla waiting to get their award.

5 comments:

Amy and Kris said...

Keri your kids are amazingly talented!!! I loved all the posts about dance, christmas, etc. WOW!!!

The Shepherds said...

Keri--Your girls are so beautiful! You must be really proud!

jennaloha said...

I doubt Mikayla will find time to actually miss TV, internet or video games :)

Congrats, Kayla. Remember your favorite cousins in AZ love you!

{jane} said...

way to go Mikayla, that is so awesome! i'm so proud!

Matt N Camie Family said...

She is so amazing!! She is GORGEOUS TOO!! :) Tell her congrats from me and Britt! :)