I Gave Birth to a Razorback!

Allie waited and waited for January 10th to arrive. It was the day she would find out about scholarships to UArk. She already knew she had been admitted to the University of Arkansas. She couldn't go if she didn't get some financial help. Well, on the 10th, she was checking her email (and checking and checking) and then she yells "I got a scholarship!" When she opened the message and read beyond the word "Congratulations" she found that she got a $5,000/year award. It's a scholarship for students of under-represented groups who have shown leadership. If she keeps a 3.0 GPA, it will be renewed for all four years. Amazing!!!! All her good work and good deeds have paid off. She is not only Hawaiian, but also works hard as yearbook editor and is on HOPE Squad, which is the suicide prevention/awareness club. It's pretty cool to see your kid recognized and awarded and wanted. I'm so excited for her. On Monday, we got a letter with all the details. It got even better. She was also awarded a scholarship to cover 80% of the difference between resident and non-resident tuition. She got really emotional when she read that. So, her tuition will be about $2,000/year. Whoa...what a blessing. It will be hard to see her go so far away, but she's ready and excited. She'll do great. I'm so proud of my little razorback! Woo pig sooee!

Celebrating the good news with Makei, the cow, Brooke, Mel and Allie at Chick Fil-A