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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Eagle Scout


Mr. C finally had his Eagle Court of Honor!  He finished his project only like, several months ago!!!!  I've had his Eagle pin and patch and certificate for MONTHS.  Procrastination turned out to be a good thing this time though.  Because I was such a lame mom and couldn't get my act together, when we finally DID have Mr. C's court of honor, his grandparents (my parents) were able to attend!  I'm good!!

That beautiful lady pictured with Mr. C is my Mum!


Sadly, my Dad isn't pictured in any of these photos because he was the photographer who took all of these fantastic photos.   The man behind the camera.


I'm sorry but I had to post this photo.  Levi decided he needed to be up front with all of  us and wouldn't go and sit down.  Levi in his uniform cracks me up.  I can't help but giggle at his britches he insists on having pulled way up to his arm pits and his hat pulled down over his eyes.


Mr. C being sworn in.  Not swearing.  Sworn.  There's a difference.  I point this out because we had a discussion at the dinner table about, "The Bishop is going to swear at Mr. C"???  No, our Bishop is going to swear IN Mr. C!  Much relief.


Mommy, me, the Mum pinning on Mr. C's Eagle pin!  Wahoooo!  It's official!


Did I mention that it was freezing outside????  And that none of us were prepared which is uh, a scout is always what???  You'd think after all of the Eagles I've helped my boys earn.........  I'd be more prepared.  I wasn't.  Several who came to support Mr. C lent us blankets and coats.  Thank goodness!!  I was getting to the point where my teeth were chattering so hard my eyeballs were about ready to bounce out of my head and onto the grass.  That would be totally awkward!  I don't remember anywhere in the scout handbook it teaching how to replace bounced out eyeballs that have fallen onto the grass.


Giving Daddy a hug.  Daddy went with Mr. C over to Ghana, Africa to help Mr. C deliver all of the stuff he gathered and took over there.  I was supposed to go but went down in health so wasn't able to go.  LAME!


Mr. C pinning on a mentor pin on his Daddy.  Levi has yet to go and sit back down.  He's too busy flipping something (a rope?? who knows...) around.  Fascinating.


Mr. C telling us all how grateful he is for all who supported him.  Very nervous.  So cute.  Adorable when nervous.


Mr. C getting his new Eagle neckerchief.  I love this photo!  I love what it captures.  My Dad did a pretty dang good job me thinks.


The Eagle's Nest.  My four boys.  Yeah, I consider The SM one of my boys.  His Mum gets credit for helping him get his Eagle but I take credit for making him a man!  HA!  So, ahem.  Back at the ranch........  here sit my three oldest sons.  All Eagle Scouts.  I'm pretty proud of them.  They worked hard reaching this prestigious rank that so few reach.


Closing ceremony.  Mr. T carrying the American flag and Russell, I mean, Levi carrying the State of Utah flag.  (Anyone guess where the Russell reference came from)?????

Three Eagle sons........... only three more to go..................  Oy Vei!

16 comments:

  1. Great pictures! Mr. C's Court of Honor was wonderful. It was nice being outside with nature in Br. Stone's backyard, even if it was on the chilly side.

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    1. Thanks to you and your many coats keeping us all warm!!! I seriously thought I was going to start convulsing I was shivering so hard! Thank you for coming and supporting our family. You've been such a support and wonderful friend all these many years!!

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  2. 3 down and 3 to go cracks me up! Surely you will be prepared for anything by the end of all that. So glad you planned it around your parent's visit. :) Good thinking!

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    1. Half way there baby!!! It was nice having my parents able to attend. They'd not been able to come to the two older boys' Eagle courts of honor so this was a nice surprise. Scarlet O'Hara was right!! Tomorrow is a better day........ :D

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  3. Way to go! That is a great accomplishment, for them AND for you!

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    1. Thank you!! I'm proud of my boys and the choices they've made and who they are becoming. The Lord has blessed me greatly.

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  4. Congratulations! I so enjoyed reading your telling of this event. :)

    I've just realized that by the time our boy is a scout we'll be near (or in) our 50s!

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    1. Does it count that I 'feel' like I'm in my fifties?? :D

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  5. Russell!! UP!

    I know how much momma work goes into those Eagles. Nice work, Mom!

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    1. You got it!!!! I knew you'd get it Gerb!! A mom with young ones watching Disney. Good ol' Disney and the memorable quotes that are constantly flying around these parts. Indoor plumbing! It's gonna be big! :D

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  6. Sorry I couldn't be there. Not sorry I wasn't freezing, though. And sorry I wasn't shooting so your dad could have been in the shots. But not sorry they were here - how great was that? C has worked hard to finish this = of course, you did most of the actual work. Rare is the scout who focuses his energy on this thing. But I'm very proud of him, of all of them. Even the bum eagle who didn't bother to wear the duds. And of you.

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    1. I'm glad I can say that I didn't do all of the work. This boy is one who from the get go has tackled it all himself. Started when he was a Cub. Wanted to earn everything possible and set out to do it himself clear up to the point of sewing on all of those merit badges he earned as a scout because his mother is so lame. :D Love him for that!!!

      You were where you needed to be. With baby and mommy.

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  7. What an impressive accomplishment! And I am sure that your newest Eagle would pop those eyeballs right back on into your head no problem, and with a blink you'd be good to go. Surely he has that badge? Such wonderful photos here. I almost didn't recognize you with your short hair. You're rockin' the new 'do! And your boys, such a handsome, capable crew.

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    1. This Native would be the sort to use a glue gun to put my eye balls back. :D After he'd spit on them and wiped them on his scout pants to clean them first. :D

      My hair is quite chopped and short. I'm enjoying it..... It's easy. I'm all about easy/lazy.

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  8. Wow, such proud moments Rachel. Can't get over all of those badges - such dedication and determination - there, I'm using those words again, he's a reflection of his wonderful parents and upbringing!

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    1. The boy has earned so many merit badges he had to start sewing them on the back of his sash. He has worked so hard for years and I am quite proud of him. His Daddy has been one of his Scout Leaders so he's had very good leadership and training. Thank you Julie!

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