Spencer's EAGLE SCOUT Court of Honor

We finally were able to plan and carry out an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Spencer. We did it with the Story Family, our dear friends and neighbors. Their son Aaron was also receiving his Eagle. The Storys moved in years ago when Spencer was about 3 or 4 years old. They happened to have a family full of boys...5 boys in all. Each of these boys is either a year older or year younger than each of my boys. The only ones the same age are Shawn and Dallin. Each of these boys has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and it was fun to have them all there to support their brothers. Of course, we were missing Steven who is in Delaware, but here in spirit.

Nathan, Dallin, Ammon, Aaron Story, Spencer Howell, Austin Story, Shawn and Jacob Howell.

Stan and Julie with Spencer, Proud Parents

Spencer thanking people for coming and telling about his Eagle Project

Aaron Story, Ron Mika, (Moyle Park Ward Forever Scoutmaster) and Spencer Howell

Spencer's Display

Jacob, Emily, Spencer, Brittany and Shawn Howell

The Family: Stan, Jacob, Emily, Spencer, Brittany, Shawn and Julie (minus Steve, Audrey and Jaden)

A "Grandma" Trip to Delaware

I was able to go out to Delaware to hang out with Steve, Audrey and Jaden for a week. It was a great "birthday and mother's day" present from Stan and I had a wonderful time. How lucky am I, to be able to hang out with three of my favorite people and just have fun! We had lots of fun and I got to bond with my grandbaby! Hopefully he doesn't forget me between now and July when they come to visit!

Grandma Julie and Jaden

We decided to try to take some family pictures so Grandmas could have some. So, with me as an amateur photographyer, we tried some poses. We even got Jaden smiling in this one.

Audrey and I checked out a couple of really fun quilt stores while I was there and got started on a quilt for her...It will be beautiful!

Audrey having fun at the Serendipity Quilt Store in Dogsboro, Delaware. Darling Store!

This is my sweetheart, Jaden! He is the happiest, most peaceful baby there is!

Even Jaden seemed to get into the "Salisbury Shorebirds" baseball game that we went to on Monday night.

Jaden with his newfound wonder jumper activity station...it was a life saver for entertaining him!

Dad thinks it's funny to put his glasses on Jaden...I'm not sure what Jaden thought of it.

Grandma Julie and Jaden at the Shorebirds game.

PROM

Emily went to Prom with her friend, Tyler Bentley. They drove in a stretch Hummer Limo and ate at the Melting Pot in Salt Lake. Stan was a good Dad & Mom, as Mom was in Delaware with the grandbaby that night. She looked beautiful!

Spring Break in Kauai

We had a wonderful spring break in Kauai. It was a truly relaxing time for Stan, Emily, Spencer and me. Maybe a little too relaxing for the kids, but we truly enjoyed spending the time with them. Below are a few pictures of our adventures. Now that we're back, we'd love to go again and really explore the island. We realized we missed a whole lot of stuff as we were watching tourist videos at the Marriott that last day we were there. Oh well, we'll just have to go again!

The trail up the mountain along the Napali Coast. It was rocky and steep, but really worth it for the beautiful view we saw.

Spencer and Emily were quite the hikers!

We hiked along the Napali Coast on the north western side of the island.

This is the coastline that we were hiking along the total trail is 11 miles, we only went in about 1 3/4 miles, but it was really cool!

Stan and Julie along the trail of the Napali Coastline. It was beautiful!

Spencer, Emily and Dad looking over a beautiful waterfall.

Chickens and roosters are native to this island...they run around everywhere. Instead of cats and dogs laying in the road, you see chickens!

Spencer and Emily really enjoyed jumping into this swimming hole! Spencer swung out on the rope, Emily jumped between waterfalls. They were both pretty brave!

Emily making the jump. She was the first to enter the water.

A beautiful lighthouse heading up the East side of the island.

PARADISE TRULY EXISTS...we just have to travel 5 hours on a plane to get there!