Jake and Kyle both received their eagles this year. They had their Court of Honor on July 13, 2008. I just have to say Ha!!! to all those who thought that my children would end up as juvinal delinquents ( not sure if I spelled either of those words right). Now we do have a pretty solid relationship with the Tualatin police department but in their defence, how are they suppose to know that going to see a school building that 2 unrelated teenagers set on fire a week before, would make them look suspisious, and aparently climbing out a 2 story bedroom window with your friends rock climbing equipment, does not exactly jive with the scout oath but at least he used safty gear. But seriously though, we are so proud. It really was a great night. (yea Whitnie got her 3rd eagle!!!)

This is the invite that Elder Cooper Trost (that sounds so cool) and his companion Elder Hatch send out to all the members inactive and active with birthdays in June. I would come!!
This is one of the boys that Cooper was able to baptise on his mission in Lubbock Texas. This is a boy named Mathew Beavers and he was baptized on May 31, 2008
This is a baptism of Misty on May 31, 2008 and her 2 children.
Cooper was asked to be the best man at John and Traci Shaw's Wedding. Elder Hatch was the assistant to the best man. Still an important job but Cooper informs me that it is not quite as important as his was. So modist.

Tucker learned to water ski on the Boon I think it is called. He did very well. When I first learned I got water in places that, well anyway the point is that Tucker did well!!

This is Christopher tubing behind the Scrimpshers boat. He is a natural.

We went to Clarkston Washington to visit my High school friend Angie ( Koontz) Scrimpsher and her family. They have a beautiful boat. Chirstopher loved being on it. On the first trip out he was so relaxed he fell asleep in 5 minutes.

This is Jake and Christopher playing Guitar Hero. Jake is mad because Christopher is beating him. Chris just has a gift. Sorry Jake.

This is Kyle after he was told to stop texting his girlfriend and come down and be with the family. He thought I said stop being with the family and go text your girlfriend. I guess that is an honest mistake.

Ok, so I pride myself on being a pretty good mom. I try make meals that have at least some of the elements on the balanced food pyrimid. This is what happens when children are left to fend for themselves. Jake asked "what's for lunch" I said " I don't know, what ever you fix I guess" Well he chose Cake mix. I am so proud that all of that nutrition talk paid off!!!

Michael Hatch, our cousin form John Hatch, Whitnie's Brother's son, Came to visit. lets just say that it was not the quietest couple of weeks of my life. He is a happy boy. ( Kind of scary)
These are the boys, Michael, Kyle and Jake, On their way to EFY a church camp in Tacoma Washington. They had a great time. Met lots of girls and well girls. I asked Michael if he felt the spirit while he was there. He said" why yes I did, it was like a blanket around me, that is why I fell asleep." I am not sure wheither to hug him or smack him. My guess is the latter one is more appropriate for this situation.