Soarin' to New Heights!

Olivia decided she wanted to run for "Mayor" of Biztown. Biztown is a field trip they are having in a few weeks. There has been all kinds of preparatory work for it. One thing they do beforehand is hold an election of sorts. It was similar to running for student counsel.

Olivia ran against 15 other kids for 1 mayor spot. I was super worried that she would be disappointed if she didn't get it. She did not win, but the awesome part about it is the people that ran get first pick at their jobs in biztown!


I have to say...and I may be a little partial...but I think Olivias speech/campaign was the cutest. Her whole campaign was around an airline theme...and she dressed like a pilot for her speech. We made little candy airplanes that she passed out in school (which she was only allowed to pass out after school because the wings were a piece of gum. WTH!) Her little posters were darling! She did am ah-mah-zing job delivering her speech. It was great practice for her in the public speaking realm, as she has been asked to give a talk in sacrament meeting as part of the primary program. BTW...I can't believe how readily she said yes to speaking in sacrament. I am terrified of speaking in sacrament meeting. She is excited. Not sure where she gets it from. It certainly is not from Zane or me.

Anywhoo, we are so proud of you Olivia for having the courage to do this. I wanted to run for student counsel in grade school, but didn't think I would win and then worried how I would look if I lost. Olivia never was too upset she didn't win...just disappointed.

Love ya girly-girl! I wish I took more chances like this when I was young!