Ellie graduates from the Beacon Academy of Southern Utah

 I wish we could have been there for her big day, but Paul's knee was just not ready the day after we got  home, April 30th.  She has worked hard I'm sure.  I know she has enjoyed the foreign travel opportunities as well.  She especially seemed to enjoy the trip to Paris this spring.  I think it was a really nice bonding/end of shared educational experience for her and her mom.  I will admit that trying to have a close relationship with older grand kids is hard for me.  They hit teenage and then they are off and running and so busy with work, friends and school and hopefully church. There are so many of them that we can't keep up with all of the activities that we could attend for them.  There are too many even within one week's time.  We are proud of Ellie's hard work in school, at her job and in her life with her peers and at church.  She has a very nice boyfriend on a mission.  We love that she has decided to serve a mission as well. She is such a hard worker having saved enough money to pay for her mission.  She's a granddaughter to be so very proud of. Congratulations Ellie!  You've made good work of it so far.  Keep it up!  We love you!