Our Son - an Eagle Scout

My son - an Eagle Scout!! It is so hard to believe yet I am so proud. Only one in one hundred scouts ever achieve eagle rank and he did it by his fourteenth birthday. That was the goal he set for himself when he first became a boy scout and he did it - actually 5 weeks early. Boyd officially became an Eagle Scout on March 31, 2010. We postposted his court of honor until May so that his grandparents could be here (they were coming for Cortnie's graduation). We also ordained him as a teacher that night so the circle could include his grandfather's. It was a wonderful night and this mother is so proud.

Boyd has tear ducts close to his heart just like his Grandpa Hammer and this night was not exception. He was so humbled yet you could see the pride in his eyes that he could achieve this. He was so nervous too- but who would not be when you are the highlight of the night. His program included a candle ceremony from his scout troop, a reflection on his life in scouts through music and pictures and the awarding of his Eagle. His dear friend, whom has helped him so much in scouts, was his presenter. Rod Burgess made Boyd stand alone to recite the new Ealge Pledge (with other who have achieved this rank, yet Boyd was the center of the stage). Rob and I were then brought forward to pin his badge on him. I was so proud to pin that badge over his heart and watch his father place his new kneckerchief on him. Boyd did not even poke us when he pinned our eagle pins on us. He was shaking though. Rod then presented him as the newest Eagle Scout. The most tender part of the night for Boyd was when he was presented with two Silver Eagle Coins - one for him and one for his own son when he gets his eagle. The tears came then. He was overcome with emotion at the prospect of all that was happening to him.

Boyd is a wonderful son. He has worked so hard in scouts and is already talking about when he will get his first Eagle Palms. He wants to continue and wants to go forth to help his fellow scouts. I am so proud of him!!! I love you son!

Daddy's Little Girl

From Baby Girl...to Prom "Queen"

Her Last Night

Yes....the drama queen of Mohave High School took her last bow of her high school career last night. We are so proud of Cortnie. She loves to act and she is so good at it. She might not have recieved her dream part of Ms. Hannigan, but she was a great Lily...in fact, she was wonderful! She can play it up no matter what part she is in. Her dream now is to continue her acting career at Brigham Young University as she minors in drama. The high school will miss her talents as will her parents having the chance to watch her progress. In Cortnie's own words...."I cried just a little bit." Hang you head high Drama Queen...on to bigger and better things.

Our Adventure

So, we have lived here in Bullhead City for almost 19 years. We have heard many times about a wonderful, beautiful hike about 20 miles away. So, we finally decided to go on that hike. It was fun. It was lots of rocks and so much sand. I have news though for those who say it is beautiful...it will never beat a hike through Utah mountains.....I am a Utahn still after all these years.

Coloring Easter Eggs

Pictures of "my babies" coloring their eggs.....

Life!!

Have you ever stopped to notice that life just flies by? Have you ever wondered where all the time in the day goes? Have you ever wondered if you will ever be able to have all the time in the world to do everything you want? I'm sure you have.....and so do I.

I love my life right now...don't get me wrong. I love being a wife and mother. I love being a homemaker. I love being a friend. I find no greater joy than watching my children grow up. I love it when they are all home and we get to spend time together. The house is way noisy, but I love hearing them laugh and play. It is so wonderful....and yet never enough. How I wish Brittnie could come home every weekend. I miss her so much...in fact, we won't see her now again until the first of May when she is done with school. My heart was saddened the other day when I came home from work and saw Cortnie's graduation announcements on the shelf. It hit me then that all too soon I will have another child leave my home and my heart will be even more empty. Who will go shopping with me....Rob hates it and the boys are no fun. It is going to be so strange not having any daughters in my home. How I wish we could move and live closer to them. It would take a miracle to make it happen, but miracles happen everyday so why not in my life too.

I find great joy in being with my best friend...Rob. I love to just hold his hand or be held in his arms. I love to spend time with him on a date or just watching TV. We have both hit the exercise/diet bug and spend a few nights a week at our "gym" working out. It is amazing how much better we feel and we are together doing it. We compare how big our pants are getting and laugh. I am not sure how much weight Rob has lost, but I am done 2 pant sizes and want to go more. It feels so good - but days like today, chocolate and strawberries are worth in once in awhile.

We had "our" twins here again this past week and I love them so much. They are so dang cute and so well behaved. They will just run up to you and give you the biggest hug or want to sit on your lap. We went to the park, colored eggs, played on the computers, and even slept together (well, tried to get them to sleep). They brighten my day so much....how I wish they could be in my home all the time. I just love little kids.

It was also a great day to listen to conference. I get so inspired by the men of God. They make me feel so good and so hopeful about what I can do. I know that they love our Heavenly Father and want the best for all of us. My battery has been charged and I am ready for the ride.

I love to be happy...I love to smile ....I love to be alive!