SWA Gala

32 hour getaway to TX for Jeff's 10 year work party. 

Boys did great and were excited for their first no parent vacation:)  

Think we need to go more often!

Arrow of Light

Justin received his Arrow of Light

Goodbye "scrubby scouts"...almost with the big boys!

Blessing

Brandon received his Patriarchal Blessing.

He is an incredible young men and we are honored to be his parents! 

Brandon posted this on instagram,

"I got the wonderful opportunity to receive my patriarchal blessing yesterday, and if that isn't a blessing in itself then I don't know what is.  To hear what God has in store for me in the future..The many blessings I have and who I am in the prospect of his plan was AMAZING!  I was crying my eyes out the rest of the night.  If that doesn't prove to me that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true then I don't know what else I could ask for.  I am so grateful for the many blessings I have received and the many opportunities I have to help in his plan.  My patriarchal blessing has been the coolest thing in my life so far and an event I will never forget.  I will be able to walk with him in the last days without fear, proud of the person who I am and worthy to be able to stand by him when He comes again.  I know he watches over each and everyone of us and knows our desires.  He will fulfill all of them if they are righteous and we ask for in faith.  Our Father is perfect and he wants everyone of us to love him like he loves us.  But he will not force anyone to do anything, but I know that if we choose to follow Him, he will not let us regret it and bless us for the choices we make on a daily basis."

WOW - what a blessing you are to our family Brandon!

August

First day of School

2 "seniors" and 2 "middles"

Best Neighbors Ever!

Randoms - Thank you Laura for my delicious zucchini noodle maker and Dixie for the beautiful picture!  Jeff took some great work pics too.

Summer Fun

We love summer, sun, smoothies and fun!

Karlee and Kavan came to play - yea!

Steve & Steph

Steve, Steph and family came out to play - soooo fun!!!

Home of the Braves

 

Love our daily swim!

golf cart parade

  Happy Freedom Day!


Riding Sally

Hiked Stone Mountain

Made it to the top!

 Food, Family, Fun

Thank you so much for coming Steve, Steph and family.
What a perfect week - already looking forward to next time you're here!

Crazy June

Boys State, EFY, Cub Camp, Junior Police Academy, Youth Conference:

Boys coming and going all month - glad we're all together again!

Nick, Justin, Jeff and scouts went to Helen, GA

for tubing, leadership games and fun!

Grandma & Grandpa

Haircuts...

turtle, 50 miler sick, unplanned new microwave, water workout, fix Sally

lots of pool fun

Nikko's - yum

games, bowling, miniature golf, Godzilla, driving Sally

Always so much fun when Grandma & Grandpa come!

Camping Nick

Nick's week at Camp Thunder. Thank you Scoutmaster Felix Castro!!!

50 Miler

Kurtis went on a 50 miler; 23+ backpacking, 15+ mountain bike and river rafting.

Unfortunately Kurt and a couple others got sick and came home late Thursday night. 4 more were sick and came home Friday morning, leaving only 2 boys well. However, the youngest got sick Saturday and spent the next 5 days in the hospital. They plan to make up the last river rafting day sometime later this summer. Kudos to Ben Johnson and the other leaders that attended who made this incredible experience possible!

Chattooga River section 3 Second Ledge and Bulls Sluice