Finally an Eagle Scout…

In May we finally had the Court of Honor for Tristin to receive his Eagle Scout Award.

Along with a lot of other boys in our ward. It’s been awhile since they had one. I had to along with some other mothers keep after the leaders to have one.

Anyways Tristin did his Eagle Scout Project actually in Oct of 2012. He put on a Veteran’s Day celebration for Veteran’s living in an assistant living center. He had program with music and stories, refreshments and gave them all a wooden plaque with an American Flag. But moving on, this is what I came up for the court of honor.

I went and took some pictures of him so I could make his invitations. He has a huge personality and makes everything really fun and entertaining.

Then I made these 2 banners for the tables using my Cricut.

I found this shadow window box at hobby lobby and spent several evenings finding all his awards, merit badges and pins even some from cub scouts. Then Scott helped me glue them all on, after rearranging it several times.

It turned out so great and it was a surprise to him.

I made the centerpieces for the food table, just cut out stars and put all the words that a scout is like Kind, Brave, Trustworthy, Honest, Frugal Loyal, etc.

At least know I’ll be set for the next court of honor, I'm sure before I know it, It will be Gavin's turn.

We are super proud of Tristin he has always loved Scouting and has had some of the best leaders. He gave out 3 mentor pins that evening because he couldn’t pick just one. I know he learned great skills and has great memories of all his scouting years.

Welcome to the Eagles Nest!

Still Standing!!

So this is how the story begins: Saturday March 20th Tristin was at Scout Overnighter and they just happen to go Sledding, He fell off and hit a tree.  He said he was in instant PAIN. His leaders swore to us that it wasn't broken and that Tristin was the TOUGHEST kid, he barely complained. They brought him home he said he couldn't touch it or move his left leg at all. But still no complaining. We did all the normal stuff ICE packs, and laying on the couch alot of that. We are so BLESSED to have a great neighbor who is a DR. (Dr. DAVE) and on Sunday night at 10 o'clock at night he come over to take a look. He said for sure it needs an x-ray. So Monday morning I got other kids off to school and we went to the hospital for x-rays. Sure enough the bottom of this Femur was fractured. Now it is a waiting game, which we have played several times before with other broken bones in our family. He will see the Ortho Pedic. Surgeon on Monday too see what they can do. Options 1. (let it heal on its own) 2.(remove the bone that is detached) 3.(surgery to put a pin in).
Which ever one it happens to be we will be prepared. Tristin's FAITH is so strong he said he knows the Lord will heal him, and that he will be just fine, and back to NORMAL soon.  Just in 5 days I can tell you a THOUSAND things I am more AWARE of that he did for me and OUR family. So I hope he HEALS fast!!