Father's Day

 

We LOVE Mike! He's a wonderful dad. This Father's Day we made him a waffle/egg breakfast in bed. Cari, Sadie, and Kristi gave him a new tie before we headed to church. At church, the Primary children (including Cameron, Elise and Corban) sang a couple of songs to the fathers. I led the choir in singing "O My Father" and Sadie and Kristi accompanied the choir on their violins. It was a beautiful song that helped us remember and give thanks to our Heavenly Father. After church we gave Mike a few more gifts and then ate sour cream chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice and broccoli. Corban even helped to make the dinner.

Just the Boys

The boys went on a trip to Fish Lake this past week. They spent Thursday through Saturday together - camping, fishing, and having fun.

On Thursday they set up camp and fished, catching a couple of fish before having some dinner (hot dogs, sour cream and onion chips, lemonade, and pie for dessert.

 

 

 On Friday, they went to the lake and rented a boat for the day. They caught about 70 fish (20 Trout (Rainbow & Splake), 50 Perch and a few Chubs), using lures and then some bait to help the kids. Cameron caught the biggest fish (about 15 inches) AND the smallest fish. He was really excited that he got to drive the gas-powered motor boat. They ate lunch at the lodge.

 After going to the lake, they did some fishing on Seven Mile Creek, near camp. Trevon was a die-hard fishing. He caught about 20 Brook Trout.  Cameron and Corban fished, played in the creek and then ended up in a rock splashing war.

 A  view of their camp:

For dinner they made Dutch Oven Chicken and Potatoes. Trevon did a little more stream fishing - until it got a little stormy. It sprinkled on them both nights.
Saturday they spent all morning fishing on Seven Mile Creek.

Trevon's Graduation

We had a GREAT week celebrating Trevon's graduation from High School. I think it was mostly enjoyable because of all of the love, support and visiting grandparents that were present.

Grandpa Matheson was able to attend a Scholarship Award night with us a week before graduation and we were glad to see him. On Friday, May 18th Gandma and Grandpa Ferrin arrived.  Saturday brought Papa and Grandma Beutler. Trevon had asked Papa to keep an eye out for a car for him to buy. It was quite a surprise to him when he arrived with this pickup. Trevon was SO HAPPY and couldn't believe it. He couldn't stop smiling (he's STILL smiling about it). The boys set to work on getting it all cleaned up: 

 Trevon wrote Papa a check for the truck. We took a picture of this, being the biggest purchase he has ever made and the first car he has bought.

Sunday night was Seminary Graduation. Trevon had the privilege of speaking at it. He talked about commitment and encouraged his classmates to be committed to God throughout their lifetime. It was wonderful to hear his testimony as he shared it. It made me want to be a better person too. He earned straight "A"s for all four years of seminary and received a 4 year diploma. WAY TO GO TREVON!!!

 On Monday night Grandma Connie arrived. We enjoyed all the time we had together with all our loved ones. We played pickle-ball, ate good food, went shopping, played games and visited throughout the week.
Tuesday, May 22nd was the "BIG DAY." We ate sub sandwiches and such before heading over to the Burns Arena in St. George for the graduation ceremony. Trevon and Sadie played in the Symphony Orchestra.

 Trevon has some really great friends and he was happy to celebrate with them too!

He eventually made it to his family for congratulations!

 

With Grandpa and Grandma Ferrin:

 With Papa and Grandma Beutler:

For some reason, all of my pictures are not uploading (frustrating) - I have so many more photos 

of graduation that I want to share and hopefully I will be able to add them soon.

We returned home to find the mountain on fire, near our home, adding to the "awe" of the night.

 We ate dessert (Apple Betty AND Strawberry Shortcake with vanilla ice cream)

before Trevon headed out to "Grad-Night."  Corban and Connie watch as he opens a graduation gift.

Trevon is a High Honors Graduate and was able to earn an Honor Diploma. We are so pleased with the young man he is as he always strives to do his best and stand for the right. We know he will continue to work towards the goals he has set for himself. This fall he will be moving to Orem to attend Utah Valley University for a year before serving a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.