Piling them together

I am piling recent events into one blog. I am so swamped I just can't get everything done lately.

First we have the Court of Honor. Vern received quite a few patches for completing activities and attending summer camp this year.  This first photo he looks a little worried.

Here is a much more relaxed happy Vern shot. He looks so grown up in this shot. Insert proud mom heart here.

Also at this court of honor John has aged out of Scouts - age 18. The Scoutmaster had GREAT things to say about John. John is a scout who became an Eagle Scout at an early age yet continued actively involved in scouts and organizing activities. Thanks Scoutmaster for the kind words on a departing scout of the best kind.

It was the very next day and Vern started school. I always take photos of the kids before they head off to the first day of school. Here are this years shots.

Vern did get new clothes for the first day of school but unfortunately he did not have them on until later that week but that is another story. Suffice it to say Vern had a great first day of middle school. He is growing up!

First day of school

I have this tradition on the first day of school.  I always take their pictures in front of the fireplace. Here we are in 2010 with Vern's pictures. It makes me smile.

Now this would NOT be my choice for an outfit but he was happy with it so that's all that matters.

He really is growing up.

And I had to throw one in of all of us.  My favorite thing, surrounded by my kids! Don't even say how bad I look as I had to run off right after this for surgery!