Fly like an Eagle

The Sunday before Andrew passed away, he finished his last merit badge. He had successfully completed his project and all the merit badges needed to receive his Eagle. Last night was his Eagle Court of Honor. The Court of Honor was for Andrew and two other young men in his ward that received the rank of Eagle. It was a wonderful evening and it was nice to see all of Andrew's family again. His little nephew Ammon didn't want to be with mom and would reach out to me again and again after the Court of Honor. Andrew's sister looked at me and said that maybe it was Andrew trying to give me a hug. I took little Ammon and he put his arms around my neck and I hugged that little almost 1-year-old with the love I have for Andrew. Congratulations, Andrew. Fly like an Eagle. Until we meet again, I love you.

BRAVE

Well, I went to my first midnight premiere tonight. I saw brave with Karl and some of our friends. It was a funny movie with cute lessons to be learned. Merida's hair really bothered me though. It looked so snarly and tangled...I just wanted to take a brush to her head! The previews before the movie had some trailers that got Karl and I excited: The Hobbit, Despicable Me 2, Monsters Inc 2, and Spiderman. Too bad Karl will have to wait 2 years to see most of them. I will miss that boy.

"I'm Never Going to Brush my Teeth Again"

I smashed my finger today in the dishwasher. After I let out a yelp, some tears, and explained what happened, my mom came down panicked and asked "is it still attached?" I guess she doesn't want me to lose another finger and get it sewed back on. Looking at my hurting finger, I said "I am never going to be able to play the piano again." This led to both my mom and I saying simultaneously, "I'm never going to brush my teeth again!" I couldn't help but think of you and smile, Aunt Whit.

Marching Band!

I have been waiting with great anticipation for Monday to come. Monday means marching band starts! I can't wait! It is going to be such a fun year!