And Vacation stop #4

PLACERVILLE, CA was our last stop before we started the long trek back to Des Moines. It had been a really long time since we had been to Placerville in the summer. It was so nice to see my family and see what my younger siblings are up to. Once again there isn't that many pictures. We were just so busy I never really got the chance to take them. We were more than happy to help with the projects my mom has going in her garden and to spend more time the pool with my brother and sister. One of the best parts of this visit at least for me was seeing my dad and visiting with him. The latest thing my brother Joshua is doing is fencing. We were able to watch two of his classes. He seems to enjoy it.

I don't know that much about fencing so it was interesting to watch.

One of the main reasons we wanted to make sure we made it out to California was for my brothers Eagle Court of Honor. However he was unable to get the paperwork back in time to have it while we were in town. We didn't care though, we still think he is awesome.

He is a super achiever. My brother is getting this badge way faster than most boys in the scouting. He just barely turned 14 and has been done with the project and eveything since Feb or March. The only thing that has been holding him back is the leaders and their paperwork THEY have to do. I am super proud of him. Now we actually found Travis' old scout uniform but it was Josh that wanted Trav is his AF blues for pictures. One of these days we will be able to visit more often than once a year. 

This was a crazy vacation. We were exhausted by the time we finally got home but it was all forth it.