More Pictures at Clear Lake

This summer we decided to do something different to motivate me to work out : ). I had some friends who had done a triathlon and really loved it. I was excited to do something besides running so we did a triathlon. I was done for the summer, or so I thought. Jaron, Nate's friend, wanted to do another a month later. I was hesitant, but thought we might as well. His parents were off on a Mediterranean cruise : ).

I really enjoyed the variety of the workouts, especially when working out in the extremely HOT and humid Houston summers.

The breeze on a bike is much better than a run! The swimming was nice, although by the end of August the pool water was around 80 degrees. . . yuck!

All of us did better than the race before. I'm not very fast, but enjoyed myself.

During the swimming portion I felt like I was going to drown! I had really worked hard on improving my swimming, but when you are swimming and you can feel people by you and bumping into you, it was a little rattling! After the swim was over the rest of it was fun! Of course Nathan loved the swimming portion too.

Right before the triathlon, as we walked out of the transition area we could see people entering the water right by this sign. They were "warming up" before the race began. Nathan and Jaron waiting for their heat to begin.

After the race Jaron and Nathan show their flexibility. . . or lack therof : ) Good thing that wasn't part of the race!

Scout Camp 2010 - Scuba Diving

When I found out the scout camp was 10 hours away, I was surprised they wanted to go, until they told me all of the great things the camp offered. Scuba was one of those. Nathan got to do all of the fun merit badges since he has done all of the "required" ones : ).

Nathan's Eagle Court of Honor

An Eagle Scout is faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. It's a bird, its a plane. . . no . . . its just Nathan!

Yes. . . I was holding his legs up. He is strong, but not that strong.

Dear Family,





Last Sunday was Nathan and his friend Jaron's Eagle Court of Honor. It was a wonderful event! We were surprised with how many people showed up! We planned on 25-30 because so many of our ward members are on vacation. The Ludwall's and I made a total of 8 pies. A few hours before I thought, maybe I should bring extra food just in case. We can always enjoy chocolate mousse pie leftovers! I made a double pan of brownies, two extra pies and some ice cream. We were surprised when we had around 75 in attendance! Wow! Not a speck of food was left over. I would have enjoyed a piece. It is a good thing I sampled everything as I made it : ).





The meeting was just about to get underway. Brother Amsden, who was conducting, was at the stand ready to begin. Cameron, who was one of the first speakers, whispered, "Mom, I left my talk in the car." I looked around and didn't see the keys. Doug checked his pockets and no keys! We told Brother Amsden, but he was not about to wait! Finally, we spotted the keys. Cameron scrambled out the door as Brother Amsden began the meeitng. Cameron made it in at the flag ceremony and then spoke on the example older boys set. He did a wonderful job. Later Doug gave a nice tribute to Nathan.

The bishop also spoke. . . Doug the week before in priesthood, had given the rowdy 14 year old teachers the scripture dad likes to use. . .


1 Corinthians 13:11


"When I was a child, I spake as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things."


When he shared the scripture the boys became very quiet and listened carefully.

The bishop's son went home and told his dad about it. The bishop liked it so much he used it in his remarks. I remember thinking as he shared it, even though dad couldn't be here his thoughts were!

Nathan and Jaron earlier in the week put together a cute slide show. It was fun to see and to bring back great memories of the years.


Later Nathan gave a "thank you" to his parents and leaders. I hadn't heard his remarks earlier so I really enjoyed his thoughts. Nathan and Jaron then sang, "Called to Serve". It was wonderful!

The stake president was in attendance so he was asked if he would like to give a few remarks. He shared wonderful stories and experiences that really topped off the night. We wish you all lived closer and could have been there.



We love you!

Catherine