Court of Honor...

On Saturday, May 18, 2013 we held a Court of Honor for our Eagle Scout Joel!

 Here's the cake table, just waiting for the cake...

 Water itself is not impressive, but the beautiful dispenser borrowed from DeAnn and the Scout table cloth borrowed from Teri looked especially nice...

 I made red white and blue funfetti cookies...

 And Ann helped me dip the strawberries so they were red white and blue also...a big shout out to my friends who helped me pull this all together...

 We made a display table with Joel's Eagle picture...

 and his shadow box I finished that very morning...

 and of course his scout album from Cub Scouts to Eagle...

 I thought it looked nice and there were cards for people to write on if they wished...

 The Cake!  It turned out great - thanks to Jennifer Lai of For Goodness Cakes...

 Joel with his cake...looking good!

 And of course the program, which my boss printed for me at work for free...another nice helper!

 Scott conducted the court and he did a find job as always...

 He called the Eagles to the nest...

 A great group of leaders and former leaders (Scoutmaster Budge never seemed to be in the nest when we took pictures!)

 Shawn Olsen, our former hometeacher and Joel's former scoutmaster was our guest speaker.  It was fun hearing him talk about Joel and their experiences together. 

 John Bush explained the "Trail to Eagle"...

 Craig Saunders, another former scout leader gave Joel his Charge and Pledge...

 He then had all the Eagles renew their pledge...

 It was nice to hear them do it...

 Then it was Scoutmaster Budge's turn...that was fun!  He has a great love of scouting and the scouts themselves...he is a wonderful leader and we have appreciated him so much!

 Joel was presented with his flag which flew over the nation's capitol in his honor...and also a few congratulatory notes/certificates from important people like senators and former US Presidents.

 And then there's the actual Eagle patch and pin...

 Scoutmaster preparing the Eagle Neckerchief...

 And of course Mom and Dad get their pins...I call mine the Nagging Mom Pin...

 And lastly, pinning his Eagle award on him...truly an honor...

 Joel and Scott Olsen, a true mentor in the scouting program...he has been a big help all along the way, for all of our boys!

 The ever fun Scoutmaster Budge...we love and appreciate this guy a ton!

 And Shawn Olsen, another mentor (a lot like his dad!) and great friend.

 And look who  joined us from his mission in Montana!  Joels' friend Devin!

 Looking good Elder Ashcroft!  Sorry we forgot to move you to the Eagle's nest...but it was great having you in attendance!  

 Craig Saunders...another energetic and fun leader who has had a big impact on Joel's life...

 Joel's friend Nate...we appreciate him coming...he was the only friend of Joel's that made it that day...thanks for your support Nate!

 And we can't forget Chad Knudsen!  Another former leader and awesome man who has helped Joel along the way.

 Grandma and Grandpa came from Folsom to spend the afternoon/evening with us.  It was great to see them and have them here for this event.  We went to dinner at Red Robin afterwards to celebrate and visit with them.  

Last but definitely not least...Ashley and Clark...we loved having them there too!  Clark was the photographer for us and we appreciate him capturing it all...Love my kids!!!

It was a great day!  Congratulations Joel...we love you!  Once an Eagle, always an Eagle...