Knowledge Bowl

Skyler and his knowledge bowl team were very serious in their studying this year. He was given a georaphy notebook to study and memorize. They split the information into 5 parts. Each student was responsible to know his/her part. They had several tests prior to the bowl and were required to attend practice twice a week during their lunch recess. Skyler was selected for team number one. It was very competitive. They won two games and lost two. They didn't place, but came very close. We were really proud of the kids and their dedication to studying! Congrats!

Who's 3??

Traycen turned the ripe old age of 3! We were excited to be able to spend his special night with him especially since he was touring around the world with his family for a few months. Noelle did a great job with the Candy Cake. The kids love their cousins!

Green Day!

Once again we started our St. Patrick's day with our traditional Green breakfast. The kids look forward to it every year and are getting old enough to start making it with me. We also celebrate the day with Corned beef and Cabbage for dinner. No pinching us on this green day! Our bellies are full of green.

Art Projects

The kids come home with numerous art projects every week and unfortunately our room is limited. I would love to keep each one, however, since that is not possible we decided to do the next best thing... take a picture of it! Great job kiddos!

Gerald "Jerry" Pikus

Gerald J. Pikus 1940 - 2014 | Obituary | Condolences 1940 ~ 2014 Our world is absent one of our favorite people. Jerry was born in Duluth, MN., April 7, 1940, to Frank Joseph and Martha Martin Pikus. He then proceeded to live 10 lifetimes in one. This was an honorable, intelligent, fun and funny guy who held deep beliefs and never wavered in his sense of duty, responsibility and an intolerance of injustice. Despite his guarded privacy, he was a genuine friend to those to whom he was close and a respectful, helpful mentor or student to everyone else. His quiet assuredness was a strength to many. He was a talented, thorough perfectionist and, simultaneously, profoundly humble. Jerry died March 10, 2014, following a brief illness. As bespeaks his character, he donated his remains for scientific research. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a Charity of your choice.

Sad to Say Goodbye

Shortly after Dad went to Florida to visit his cousin in Florida with Jerry and Dale in January, Jerry became extremely sick. He was diagnosed in February with cancer and unfortunately was unable to fight it. He passed away with Dad and many family members by his side. Dad had many great 4-wheeling trips with him over the past few years. I am so thankful we were able to enjoy a Lake Powell trip with him last summer. He will be greatly missed.

Mommy/Children Date

Mommy, Kid date - The three older kids are doing so well in skiing. I decided to be brave and take them all. It was a peice of cake. The boys decided to go off together for a few runs while I went with Aysia to practice technique. She really has picked it up quickly and will hopefully become a little ski bumb like her Mom was. It was perfect weather and a perfect day.

Who Are These Children???

The kids look forward to the special days of dressing up and wearing certain colors to school, but their favorite is always the CRAZY HAIR day. If only they could have it every day :)

MARCH

Welcome Home Noelle

After the Olympics, Noelle was whisked away to New York where the family had the chance to ring the stock exchange bell and be interviewed on several broadcasting stations. We had a group of family and friends to greet her at the airport. We were happy they were all home safe! Then, the City of Eagle Mountain surprised her with a celebration. A Fire Truck came by to pick her up and take her, along with a large escort to the local Jr. High. There were several hundreds of people waiting to greet her. Many lined the streets as she passed by. It was a great turn out. She was excited to be back, however, slowing her life down after competing was completely opposite. She started getting thousands of calls to speak for both church and corporations. She, unfortunately, has had to say no to several speaking opportunities due to the large quantities of requests.