Really behind...

...on my blogging. I think this is the first time that I've even looked on here for months, let alone post something. But earlier this month (actually on the 19th) my mom and I got to go on another trip to Boise!

As the BPA State President, I was able to go to the 2009 Idaho PTE Legislative Luncheon. Basically, representatives from all of the student organizations (BPA, DECA, FFA, etc.) were able to meet with legislators and businesspeople from around the state to meet them and discuss legislative issues and talk about how PTE (Professional Technical Education) has helped them. It was all with the goal of preventing PTE from getting such large budget cuts...so I was basically acting as a junior lobbyist. But the whole experience was really amazing!

We drove into Boise a day early, did some shopping, and then got to spend the night at Aunt Sherie's house!! It was so much fun to be able to visit again and get caught up, and I only wish that we had an excuse to stay another night!! Aunt Sherie, my mom wants your e-mail or phone number and she'll call you and tell you how my grandpa's appointment went.

The next morning was early, because we had to go and find our parking places (we got permission to park in the legislators' private parking lot) and find the room where I had to meet to go over proper conduct, how to kiss up to the legislators, etc. I got to sit next to Rep. Nonini from Coer d'Alene, and he was really interested about my life, goals, etc. It was very nice to be able to talk to him. I also got to say a large part in the script, and got my picture with the governor!!!! Check that one off my list of goals.

But I digress...we're all doing well: the funeral home openhouse went splendidly, my mom got her Primary breakfast finished, and I got my last big scholarship finished (results for others are supposed to be forthcoming). We'll try to update with more news as it comes. Love you all!

-Carlie

Serious Errors

So there have been some serious errors in the judging for BPA. Apparently the group of judges that judged the financial related items simply put the teams and individual on the ranking sheet in order of the presentations and did not actually rank the students. So....instead of Carlie and Lacy not placing, THEY GOT FIRST PLACE!! They are SOOO excited and we are very proud of them!

Catch up

Here are some pictures of December-January.

Some of the cousins hanging out at Grandma and Grandpa Savage's.

Savage Family at Grandma and Grandpa's 50th Wedding Anniversary Hayden and his cousin Hannah dancing at cousin Rachel's Wedding Reception.

All the Savage Grandchildren at the Wedding Reception


Hayden, Kerry, and Kasiah

Pictures of the funeral home taken in November.

Lacy and Carlie on their way to Salt Lake City for a German Club trip.

BPA Regionals

BPA (Business Professionals of America) Regionals were today in Burley. Carlie and Lacy both competed. Carlie placed 2nd in Impromptu Speech and Lacy placed 3rd in Advanced Spreadsheet Application. They also did an Economic Research Project together but didn't place for that. They were pretty upset, because they thought they did pretty well, but are both going to state for their other events. They also get to sing the National Anthem at state, and maybe, if they're lucky, at Nationals! We are proud of them and the things they have accomplished. Way to go girls.

Little Update

Sorry I haven't blogged anything for a while. We have been sooooo busy. Two weeks ago we all went up to Nyssa Oregon for Grandma and Grandpa Savage's 50th Wedding Anniversary! It was a blast and it was so fun to see all of our family. We have also been very busy over at the funeral home. It finally opened at the end of December. Kerry has been very busy doing last minute things and getting ready for his open house on January 27. Natalie also had her 40th birthday on December 31! Boy is she getting old. Here is a picture of the Savage family at the party. Stay tuned for more pictures of December....