Is that an Eagle's Nest?

This is my ridiculously cute and fun nephew who is the newest Eagle Scout in our family. He is the best kid and I am so proud of him.

My Dad, an Eagle Scout himself, gave Cayden the Scout oath and presented the award. It was a beautiful sight with the flag blowing and the mountains in the background.

XOX...A kiss for mom and a hug for dad...XOX

These are 4 people that I really love a lot...

*smile*

I love this picture.

CJ has been looking forward to this night ever since Cayden invited him to sit in his "Eagle's Nest". He loves any opportunity to gloat. He hadn't been to a Court of Honor since his own many years ago, until about a year ago when my nephew Logan had his. It was CJ's first time getting to sit in the Eagle's Nest and he really loved it. :) You can see CJ in the background with a huge smile on his face. It definately got bigger once Cayden joined the ranks.

Congratulations Cayden. I love you like mad!

By the way...

Did you notice how incredible my Dad is looking?

Can you even believe it?

Less than 2 months after becoming the bionic (okay, titanium) man, he's back to being as handsome as ever.

He's pretty much amazing.

Lovin' me some Whitmore's!

In between the madness of our Ward Youth Conference in Moab and our Stake Girls Camp up Weber Canyon... I managed to sneak in a lovely evening with one of my dearest, most cherished friends! Amy is the kind of friend that everyone should have. She came in to my life at just the moment that I needed her and I knew the instant that I met her, that I wanted to be her friend. What I didn't know was how great of friends we would become and just what a huge role she would play in my life and how many happy memories would be associated with her. She really was and has been a literal answer to prayers. She got married last November to an amazing man who whisked her away to beautiful Seattle... oh how I miss her. I hadn't seen her since her wedding and when I found out that their family vacation back to Utah just happened to fall in the midst of all my YW madness, I was worried that we wouldn't be able to find a time to make our schedules work. Alas... that was not the case, as we enjoyed a lovely evening up at Ruth's laughing, eating, reminiscing and enjoying having our gentlemen friends along, as well as Jeff and Karin to get in on all the laughs. Thanks for a much needed night of fun and relaxation for me!

I only wish we'd have had time for Cutie Nail.

Next time.

-exhausted-

*yawn*

6 out of the past 10 nights...

away from home...

in a sleeping bag...

on the ground...

in the rain...

with no showers...

and a bunch of teenagers.

Although I'm really glad that these events only come around once a year and I'm as tired as I ever remember being... it has been 2 of the most fun weeks that I've had in a long, long time.

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i heart these...

I really wish that my birthday hadn't already passed because I really, really want these. As I was doing a little online browsing on my cute cousin's wedding registry, I stumbled upon these pretty little things from C & B that just happen to be on sale. It was love at first sight. I love that they're beautiful, yet simple. I also love that there's a perfect little ridge in the "ruffle" that you could tie a pretty little ribbon around to fancy them up just a bit.

oh so party pretty!

...maybe a 4th of July present?

Happy Birthday Dad

HaPpY hApPy BiRtHdaY to my kind, handsome, positive, loving, happy, optismistic and amazing DAD!

I'm so lucky to be your daughter and I love you so much! I hope you're feeling better and that beautiful Lake Tahoe provides you with all the R&R that you need and deserve on your special day.

XOX