There is a quote: "LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORMS TO PASS.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN."
With 12 children and 5 adopted from Russia, we have had challenges and trials along with our joys. We have decided that we must
learn how to "dance in the rain." We must notice and acknowledge the joys and miracles in our lives.
They exist daily -- we just need to make sure we do not miss them!! This blog is to remind us of these miracles and joys!

Sunday, April 6, 2014

APRIL 4, 2014 -- JOSEPH'S EAGLE COURT OF HONOR and GRADUATION PARTY

JOSEPH'S EAGLE COURT OF HONOR
AND GRADUATION PARTY
April 4, 2014


OUR SCOUT BOYS

 Mason helped greet people at the door!

 Rachel made ALL of our posters!
She is amazing!

We had a "Nacho Buffet"
 John Lawson's mom, Glenda, came

 
 Joseph had so, so much fun making his own slide show!
It was so fun to hear him roar in laughter at all the "old" pictures!



 We brought Hyrum along for the "Eagles' Nest!"


 Sister Jean Ammons and I take pictures of each other!

 COURT OF HONOR GETTING READY TO START!
 Joseph and Grandma Lavona Richardson
 Joseph and a fan club of little girls!

David, Daniel and Benjamin posted the colors












 Mom pinning on Joseph's Eagle Award



 Joseph pinning on Mom's pin
 Pinning on Dad's pin


 Dad reads the poem he wrote for Joseph

JOSEPH -- OUR EAGLE SCOUT
Your mom and I are very proud
For how you stand out from the crowd
At seminary and at church
For a leader, there’s no need to search

To Mason you’re his cool teacher
With the elders, you’re a preacher
To your siblings, you are their ride
To mom and me, you give much pride.

Loyal, honest and dependable,
Obedient, and lovable,
Steadfast and a true Gentleman
We’re proud to have you in our clan.

But today we congratulate
As now arrives this special date –
It’s good to say and even shout
Joseph is our Eagle Scout!

You have grown and learned lots of things –
Whatever now the future brings,
You’ll be prepared for come what may.
To meet life in a better way.

Shine on, my son, you will shine on!
We’re your most devoted fans hereon.

 Joseph joins the Eagle's Nest

TIME TO DANCE AND PARTY!!!!
 



 

 Y.M.C.A



 


 







  
 
 Benjamin can usually be found playing with the little kids!













 







 Yes, Rebecca is a little "boy crazy."

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