Farewell Marah

Summer bought many goodbyes and 'lasts' for Marah. It began in May with Senior Honors Night and an unexpected scholarship from Student Government for service as Jr. Treasurer and then Student Body VP.

And all the 'last' seminary activities:Graduating with 'honors' from seminary - despite MANY tardies - whew! Thank you Sister Summerhays!!!
Marah and her best friend Kelsey volunteered in Mrs. Flannery's 4th grade class for two years.

Saying goodbye wasn't any fun.
Farewell to Ironwood Ridge high school came next:

Followed by "Grad Night"activities at the school until 5 am:

Marah had two graduation trips - spoiled... My parents donated free flights to send her to visit Megan & Jon (in March before Meg was too pregnant). They toured NYC and Washington DC.

In June, Aunt Lori, Marah and I toured the coastline in a convertible (we stayed in Big Sur just days before the huge fire). Kenna flew in after finals and toured San Fran with us. We called it Marah's graduation trip, but actually Lori was saving me from being in charge of YW camp again!

Marah and Kelsey had a 'girls' adventure in July. Kelsey's GPS guided them to Aunt Lori's house where they spent the next week exploring LA by GPS- Balboa Island, Knottsberry Farm, Magic Mountain and Hollywood. Aunt Lori even got them tickets to "Wicked".
Farewell to Pizza Hut came next as Aunt Marah 'retired' after two years to go meet Seth.

Marah spent her last days at home packing and repacking - trying to fit her clothes, college and kitchen supplies into Russell's truck!

Most family celebrations and farewells include dinner at Macayos. Of course, that's where we celebrated Marah and Kenna's last night at home:
Marah's final farewell was to her canine roommates before hugging Beth goodbye and hopping into the truck with Kenna and Russell for the long drive to Provo!
Farewell our Marah! We miss your early morning scowls, the 'dumb mom' look when I ask too many questions, the "what's for dinner" game, piles on your bedroom floor, the nightly 'hug' fights with Beth after scripture & prayer, the "let's play a game" or "let's watch a movie" or even better "let's make cookies" requests on long Sunday afternoons!

I know you're all 'growed ' up, but this will always be how I always remember you.



So Squishy Fish, go conquer the world (at least Timp this weekend with Kenna)!