We as parents try hard to keep our kids happy. We buy them fancy dolls, trucks and cars with all the noise makers on them. We give them video games, ipods, anything and everything we think they would like to have to play with. In the end it's a big box that wins. It becomes their boat for the next week, their art project they can put whatever they dream up on it. It becomes their bed they sleep in on the weekend. Why as parents we try so hard it's just to simple it's the box they want!
Last night was Travis' court of honor, he is the senior patrol leader so he gets to give all the awards out. I think Travis is one of the funnest people I know, he loves to be with people. The boys in his scout troop love him too, he is a great leader. I love watching him grow and become such a great young man. One who feels good about himself and is always happy to be a friend. Travis got is Star last night, he has all but one thing left for his eagle. Now it is just the waiting time that we have to go through, but by his 14th birthday he to will be a eagle. And when Travis puts his mind to something he wants he gets it done! I'm so pleased with my boys and their willing to do their best and serve in their callings giving a 100%. I'm thankful they like scouts and work so hard to do their best. I guess this week had just made me a very proud mama and I can't seem to stop talking about them. I love them so much I just never thought this day would come with my children being teenagers and thinking of missions and what they are going to be when they grow up, (which is not that far away). I can remember when they were little and playing with their friends on our broken old swing set. Anyway enough of my memory lane, I just want to say again Congratulations Travis on getting you Star keep up the good work!!!
Travis giving me my pin...
Travis getting his Star...
Travis starting the court of honor...
