clayton is an eagle!

img_0585clayton had his eagle scout board of review last night and he passed! woo hoo! he is pictured here with rich wheatfill, who was in charge of the board and who also happens to be our family dentist. what luck!

it was an honor to sit in front of the board and talk about my amazing son. i am so proud of his accomplishment. it was also great to hear the letters that were written to the board about him. it was a humbling experience to hear how his leaders, friends, and teachers perceive him. i am so grateful for the amazing people in his life who have encouraged, taught, and helped shape who he is. i’m thankful to all of you who love him and appreciate him. this was a great day!

congratulations clayton! you are amazing!

my new favorite book

i just read “the secret life of bees”, and it is wonderful! i felt like i’d had a visit with an old friend. it took me back to my southern roots, a place i haven’t been to for a long time. i loved the journey and i want to go back sometime and take that journey again. i will definitely read this book many times.

family photos

on december 19th, we had our family photo shoot with kip. he is such an amazing photographer. i’m so lucky! here are a few of my favorites:







of couse, the one i’m sending in my new year’s card isn’t here. gotta keep that one a surprise.
this was a fun photo shoot. we were a bit chilly, but i don’t think it shows in the pictures. thanks, kip, for another amazing year of pictures!

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