YES, WE REALLY DO HAVE EIGHT!
YES, We Really Do Have Eight!
I love babies. When my babies hit their first birthday, I long once again for that tiny helpless little person that smells like baby powder and doesn't squirm away when you're staring at his beautiful little face. Now don't get me wrong. I love the other stages too. I laugh out loud when I hear the jibber jabber of his first words (Jackson). I giggle when I see one dance hysterically when she hears a Justin Bieber song (Bekkah). I beam with pride when she puts gospel principals into action as she prepares for her upcomming baptism (Emily). I am amazed over and over as he accepts and conquers challenges far beyond his years (Ammon). I burst with pride as I watch his determination and drive in all that he sets his mind to (Zane). I melt when I see the empathy, and concern she has for others (Mckenzie). I have to catch my breath when I see him snuggle with his baby brother (Zachary). I am amazed as I read his letters from his mission (Tres). I guess I just love it all. And this is why I have, despite my horrible pregnancies, we have eight beautiful, talented, amazing, wonderful children!
They did it! Tres and Zach are officially Eagle Scouts. Sunday night was their court of honor. Mckenzie planned the whole event for one of her value projects. Uncle Doug was the master of ceremonies, and Uncle Mike spoke on the significance of the Eagle. (Thanks guys!) Bishop Walker did a wonderful job giving the Eagle Charge, and Brother Smith gave them Mormon Batallion neckerchief slides. Brother Spier awarded their eagles and it was awesome. Zach chose his dad for his mentor and Tres chose Brother Spier. Mckenzie made the beautiful flag cake and Dawn Thurlow provided the decorations and the drive to get it all done (Thanks a million!) I'm so proud of my boys, and so glad it's over! Two down, three to go!
2 comments:
Katie, Sorry we couldn't be at the Eagle Court of Honor we had family in town to feed Sunday. Let me know how it went and what I need to do to prepare DJ'S will be in a few months. Trin
Great job to the boys and to the parents too. I know it takes the whole family to get a boy to the rank of Eagle. We had 5 out of 7 make it and the other 2 were close! Great job Katie!
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