Bethany's choir concert was this week! The music was beautiful and Bethany looked so tall and elegant as she sang with evident emotion. I loved it!! She finished up her fifth session of acupuncture and agreed we didn't see much change in her energy so we are on to the next thing! I'm thinking hypnotherapy or a sleep study or ... maybe both! She went to a friend's house last night and had a terrific time. She also loves to draw while listening to audiobooks.

Benjamin took the AP Chinese test this week! We don't know if he will receive college credit for it, but to me, it doesn't matter. He stuck with the program all the way to the end and he has gained a lot of Chinese along the way. I'm proud of him! On Saturday, he went running with Cali and Chey, mowed our lawn, and met up with his friends to play pickleball. I'm glad he's choosing active ways to spend his time!

Calianne had school, homework, and work this week. She and Cheyenne and their friends planned a group date on Friday night where they had a ton of fun. Every couple chose a theme and dressed the part. Then each couple made a pizza that fit their theme. Both Cali and Chey had a ton of fun! On Saturday, they helped their friend break the world record for number of fist bumps in one minute. Each fist bump had to be with a unique individual. They brought Beth and Ben and they did it! Their friend got 171!

Cheyenne worked every day this week. At first she had training days and then on Thursday night she had her first 12 hour night shift working 5:30pm to 5:30am. Aargh! She worried about it but it turned out just fine. She said it will take some getting used to but she is liking the people she is meeting and liking how well she feels like it will fit into her life even after school starts. Some of her close friends got married on Saturday and she was a bridesmaid! Cali was there, too, and a lot of their friends from high school. They had so much fun!

Today was Mother's Day and it was so wonderful to have all my kids in the same house!! We even decided to recreate a Mother's Day photo from 13 years ago. Crazy it was that long ago! I love them all. They are such great kids and I love being a mother!