Scout Camp

Jonathan and Fred spent all last week at Scout Camp.  I understand that they had a wonderful time.  There were lots of great pictures, but I don't know much about them.

Jonathan took Riflery (or some such merit badge) and fishing - along with some others that soundes less fun.

I am so thankful that Jonathan had the opportunity to hang out with such wonderful young men and leaders.  I love that his Dad has been to camp with him every year.  I'm a little nervous for him to go on High Adventure and to EFY next year.  It will be his first adventures without Fred!

I Am Blessed

I am so blessed to have this special guy in my life.  He keeps me on my toes and makes me smile every day. He and Fred came home from Scout camp on Saturday.  He helped unload the Durango, had lunch and rested for about 5 minutes... and then asked if I would take him to the swimming pool.  How could I say no?  We stayed out there for about 2 hours.  He had the best time just enjoying the sun and the water.  It takes very little to make him happy!  I wish I could have his spirit.

Be Kind

"Be kind.  Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

-Marjorie Pay Hinckley

I love my girl.  She is the most compassionate person I know.  She is kind and sweet to all the kids at her school and recognizes their battles.  I love to hear the stories that she tells about the little ones that she works with.  I am especially happy that her compassion and kindness now extends to her brother - most of the time. (Kind of scared to type that for fear that I might jinx myself.)

Welcome Home

I am so excited!  Jonathan and Fred are due home today.  They have been at Scout Camp for a week.  They are going to stink.  Their gear is going to stink.  I will have tons of laundry to wash.  They are going to have hours worth of stories to tell.  But, they are coming home!  Whoo-hoo!

Graduation Like No Other

A couple of weeks ago, we had the honor of attending our sweet nephew's graduation.  It was the most ginormous graduation ever.  There were like 1300 graduates and it was held at the the new Allen Stadium.  We were so far away that I had a hard time getting a picture of Chris.  Years from now, I probably won't even know what this picture represents.  It was a little toasty, but they held it in the evening at 8:00 p.m.  So, it wasn't so bad once the sun went down.  I think it finally ended around 11:30.  I brought my kindle and read.  I know that was rude of me to ignore the other 1299 graduates, but seriously that was one crazy graduation!

We are excited to add another graduate to the family.  Jess will graduate next year.  There are 6 graduates in her class.  It will be a much different affair.  I can't wait!

Congratulations, Chris!  We are proud of you!

Best Kids Ever

"Children and parents grow up together, and it's hard sometimes.  We affect each other's lives more than anyone else.  We're struggling to sort out life in each other's presence."

- Janene Wolsey Baddsgaard

That statement is so true, but being a parent is also the most fun you will ever have.  I get to watch hours of boring Dr. Who episodes, because it makes my kids happy or enough You Tube videos that could drive a person up a wall.  Not only are there the tedious parts of parenting and the hard parts of parenting, but you haven't lived until you've had Jonathan tell you goodnight.  Every night he tells me that I'm the best.  And, everyday Jess tells me about the sweet kids at her school and how much she loves working with them.

I am so lucky to have these kids!

Stay Tuned

Dance Like No One's Watching

Stay tuned... I'll be back.  I just don't know when.

My dear sweet husband took the only working laptop to Scout Camp with him.  Bless his little heart!