Home

Today we woke up, packed up, and drove home. It is about a 9 hour drive so that pretty much was how we spent our day. We desperately searched for the remaining states' license plates but only added one or two to our final 42 count. It was fun to talk about favorite parts of the trip and to simply enjoy being together. Sometimes I don't like the TVs in the car because it detracts from interacting...then again, there's sometimes I'm ok with the silence.

Once we got home, we had a little dinner before heading to the church for our ward's court of honor. Usually these events are held at a stake level and during the week, but our ward decided (after a few errors) to do one on the ward level to make sure each boy has received all the merit badges he's earned and his rank advancement. Dallin finally received all the merit badges he was missing. He only needs 2 more before he can earn his Eagle! Way to go!! Tonight he also received his rank advancement to Life. I'm proud of his diligence. It is not an easy thing to do, but he has set a goal and is working hard to achieve it. I'm a proud mommy.

Dallin also received his Totin' Chip award.