Lacking Wisdom!

Austin had all (4) impacted wisdom teeth removed last Thursday. He is so 'not' enjoying life at the moment. He is still swollen and sore today - four days after. If he's not more improved tomorrow we will go back in to have them take a look.

Trying to be ahead of the game for college, mission and life in general.

Parker & Cub Scouts

We haven't had regular Pack Meetings until recently. Parker had earned his Bear badge, (1) gold arrow and (5) silver arrows. He has been a Webelos scout since Feb 2009. Got to be busy doing that. We love you, Parker, and are happy for your accomplishments.

I was so good with Riley and Austin - I was a part of every step of the way from Bobcat to Webelos. I did most every thing with them. Parker hasn't had quite the same attention. I'm sorry, Parker. I'll try to be better about helping you!





What could make a dad more proud than (3) great individuals - with individual talents, strengths, strong scout ethics and strong testimonies of Jesus Christ.

Big Stump - Before and After

Before


After

At scout camp there is a 'hike' through knee deep and sometime hip deep mud and water to 'the big stump'. Thus the name 'Big Stump' hike. The boys are told to bring clothing and shoes that will not make it back home. Besides that - I wouldn't want it back home! Most of the time they lose one or both shoes and the last thing I want in my washer is a load of that laundry.

Our troop took home the Commissioner's Award - which is for the best camp site. They are graded daily on a variety of things. This is the 2nd year in a row. There were about 500 scouts - so we are pretty proud of that. They also won the Best Gateway Award.

Earning $$ Anyway, Anyhow!

Austin hasn't gotten the hours he would hope during the summer so everytime there's any extra job he can do to earn a little extra - he's game. We had some friends going to be out of town. They live in the 'estates' which means 'out-of-town' a ways - and needed their lawn mowed.

Seemed easy enough as they had a riding lawn mower. It took a little tinkering is all and the ability to handle getting a little dirty!

Registering for BYU

Here is Riley spending a few moments to impart some of his 'college' wisdom with Austin on registering for classes. You can see what they think about my picture taking!

July 4th 2009

Independence Day - Let Freedom Ring!


Parker and Macey got to be in the July 4th parade in Naples, FL and toss candy. We didn't get great pictures of them as they were on the opposite side of the street from us.

John and I watched. It was soooo hot. We were drenched after sitting in the sun for an hour.

Riley and Austin were both at work. They both had plans with friends for the evening.

John & I took Parker and Macey to the beach to see the fireworks. There were lots of people and it was still really hot! We should have gone closer to the pier. We didn't have a really great view.

We had a much better vantage point looking off the master bedroom balcony. We had a 180 degree veiw of everyone's firework displays.

We waited until Sunday night when everyone was home together to do our sparklers.

Playing In The Rain

We are getting some more rain. Usually it is accompanied by thunder and lightening. On those rare occassions that it doesn't - Parker & Macey love playing in the rain whether it's out front or out back in the pool.

This time it was just Macey - she begged - "can I, can I?!" She loved every minute of it.