I am just amazed how fast time has flown by. Treston left for work this morning, he is working out of town for most of the month. Megan went home with Aunt Bett and my home is feeling a little empty. I am afraid that is something that is going to happen sooner than I am ready for it to happen. I am excited for the future and yet so emotional and not ready for it to be here yet.
I think that we all make the mistake of looking to the next thing in our lives and don't realize how wonderful it is here and now. I have tried for the last five years or so to just enjoy the now. I am not perfect at it because I still can't wait for the next exciting thing to happen, but I have totally enjoyed my children in their teen/preteen years. It has come so fast and I feel like it is going as fast as it came. Just loving life:)

Treston's Baccalaureate ceremony was incredible! I was so impressed with the talent of the choir and the orchestra! I can't believe that it is here. If I think about it too much I cry, and cry some more! I love who he has become. What an amazing young man he is! I love you T.J.! Congratulations!

VOLLEYBALL! I'M LOVIN' IT

I have started something new. I am helping coach Megan's volleyball team. It is going even better than I ever expected and I think I might even be addicted. I love Saturday game days and love to go to practice on Tuesdays. After swearing that we were done chasing little league sports, I find myself right in the thick of it and loving it.

I never thought that Megan would ever play volleyball. I figured that she was just going to be in the music world and not have any athletic abilities. I had secretly hoped that she might get into volleyball and like it, but I think she might even have a little bit of natural ability! Karl looked at this picture and said, "Man she threw the ball up that high and can hit it over?" That's my girl! She even got the old number 11! So fun to watch our little Red Hot team play!

New News

So as a mother of boys an advance-ment in scouting it is a BIG deal! I think it is because it is a means to an end and so much work. Last Wednesday, Austin recieved his Life rank in scouts so he is almost done and finally on Sunday night Camron passed his Eagle Rank board of review. So I now have 2 Eagles and 1 almost there. I have to say that I love the scouting program and how it helps these boys grow to be men. Camron did not like campouts so much when he first started scouts. It helped that Dad was the scout master and going too. But he learned to like it. Now when he has a campout it is no big deal. He comes home with great stories about the whole experience and what a good time he had with his leaders and friends. He has great leaders in the Varsity program. Camron is a great example to his friends, he works hard at everything he does and tries to do his best all the time. I am so proud of him for finishing through the Eagle Rank. He definetly earned this reward.

For all of you out there who struggle with the scouting program, I would just say get involved and learn the program and then you won't be so frustrated. If everyone got involved while their boys were there, it would be even more amazing. Our boys need to learn to be independent and learn how to survive and do hard things. The outings are not just for fun, but they are helping the boys learn more about themselves and just what they can do if they try. Sometimes it is going to be hard (or at least it should be) but they can do hard things - super hard things; and they will survive and be better because of it. It helps them be ready for missions and do their best as they serve the Lord. We have to raise strong men, because one of these days they are going to have to stand up for something and they might be standing alone. As you can tell I feel strongly about this, I have a testimony of the program and what it is designed to do if it is ran the way it is set up to run. As mothers we can be a huge support to both the scout and the leaders.

A new twist to our home

I just thought that I would let you all know that we are so happy to have Tiffany living with us in our home. It is going to be fun to watch her grow and learn. I am especially excited to watch her volleyball career. I am super jealous of her getting to play volleyball everyday with girls that want it just as much as she does (that means she gets to play hard). I am amazed with her desire to do what is right and I know that she will do great down here once the shock of leaving home subsides. Yvette, you have done a great job! She is going to do great, she is a good girl with a strong head! We will keep you all updated.