Gunnar's senior photo

We finally printed a large canvas print of Gunnar's senior photo.  16 x 20 and I measured it and swear that the one we got was bigger then that(I can't find a tape measure to be sure)  it is almost life size, when I miss Gunnar I will just go talk to his portrait (the good thing is that he won't be able to talk back to me this way).  David was shocked when he opened the box and saw that the bill said 122.95, but it was a Groupon deal for only 45 dollars and it was worth it, I will be having our family photo blown up next.  Now where to hang it until the stairway is finished?

Leaving on a Jet Plane I don't know when I'll be back again

It should be coming back on a Jet plane since we are driving to UT and dropping Gunnar off and he will be flying home at Christmas time to see us and all his friends again.  We leave today and will be back in a week and a half.  I will post photos when we get back.  Pray for him to do well and to learn to manage his time.  Thanks everyone.

Letter to Gunnar's new Bishop

I was asked to write a letter to Gunnar bishop so I did and I hope it was ok.  I told him abit about Gunnar and about his dessert making skills even though I stressed he would be on his own money wise and would need the ingredients if they wanted him to make anything for activities.  Poor Broke son of mine.

We are now in the process of packing his room up because Qatar is moving in when Gunnar leaves, no shrines in this house, no extra room for that.  We will miss him and hope he has a good time and does well in his classes.  He and his roommates bought season sports passes so they can attend any and all BYU sports events at home.  He should really enjoy that...Karl maybe you will spot him in the stands...his tickets are roaming and I think they are mainly in the edges of the stadium, more money to have tickets in the center area all the time.

This is going to get tough and I already cry everyday

Gunnar's senior ID, the senior photo is in the year book not this one.

Gunnar with Qatat and I think they still spend time like this.

  Gunnar is such a goof and a good kid that it is really difficult for me to let him go.  I want him to go to college, what a wonderful time in a persons life.  I just really will miss him and everyone is not helping when they tell me that my life will never be the same.  I don't like change and this is huge.  I told Gunnar that I just wish time would stop for a little while, ten or twenty years thats all.  Thats not much to ask, is it?
  Young moms enjoy your kids they grow up so fast.  0-5 seems long and then it goes in the blink of an eye and WOW!!!!!  Tears and more tears to come.  I really wish he was this age again.

Gunnar in Mr Austin

 Gunnar and Jay in the Athletic Wear Competition.  They played Dance Revolution on Wii and dressed the part.

   Opening dance number, they were 14 guys and it was an interesting interpretation of many dance numbers.

Gunnar is in a white robe with a black hat thing on.

Mr Austin link Gunnar was pretty .... pretty funny lookin

Mr. Austin 2011

I'm going to published photos in a day or so.  Check out the link for photos from the paper.

Gunnar the poetry master

Poetry sucks

I hate it

It annoys me

It makes no sense

I've never written it

I never want to

So in case you forgot

Poetry sucks

Well except for that 200 bucks

There is a contest in the school district and this is what he came up with. The prize is $200.

Gunnar wins 1st Place at DECA State Competition

Gunnar spent the last few days at the Hyatt in Minneapolis competing in DECA state. He was in two competitions, one was public speaking where he placed 13. The other was a team competition, Jay and Gunnar, it was for Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making. After two rounds they topped the pack and were declared the winners. Notice the 1st Place trophy in his arms, he actually has two, Jay left early for bball practice. Way to go Gunnar!!

Anyone have an idea how to raise $3000 quick so they can compete in the Nationals in Miami? Anyone?

Gunnar is in!!!! Go Cougars!

Gunnar has been accepted to BYU-Provo and will be entering August 29th 2011. We are all thrilled and excited to see him going to his first choice. Go Cougars. BYU official site for anyone who is not familiar with the university.

Young moms out there, let me tell you, time flies. Enjoy your little ones, they will be off to college before you know it. Everyone keeps telling me how Gunnar's life is changing, but they forget that so is mine. I've had him at home for over 17 years and in a few short months he will be on his own, thousands of miles away. He will be greatly missed by me. I love you Gunnar and good luck!

DECA and Gunnar

Gunnar competed in DECA regionals, he competed in three events. He was not well prepared, but worked his butt off the two days before. He came home and thought he did really well. The next day he came home excited, he won first place in all his events. He is now getting ready for state competition.