It has been 3 weeks since Skyler started his new job. For those who weren't aware, Skyler applied for and got a job working as a camp counselor at the Bear Lake Aquadic Base at Bear Lake ( a 2 hour drive). He is teaching scout troops the swimming merit badge, along with other responsibilites. He stays up at camp all week long. A bus brings kids (the staff) back down to Brigham city and SLC every Saturday around noon. Then we take Skyler back to the bus every Sunday at 5:30pm. It gives him just enough time to do his laundry, visit with friends and go to church. He says he has been having a great time and his goal is to start school "tan, buff and blond". That's a 15year old for you! As nice as it would be to have his help on the kitchen, I am glad he is enjoying his experince, not to mention making a little spending money. He is being paid $125/week plus all his meals are provided. Not bad for a summer job!

Last Saturday, the 3rd, Skyler came home and within the hour was dressed in his scout uniform and ready for another 2 hour drive to Provo! We had the oppertunity to go to the Stadium of Fire at the Lavell Edwards Stadium. Mark's bro-in-law was able to reserve tickets for family members. Mark's parents, all 3 sisters a brother and their families were able to go. Carrie Underwood was the performer, which we all enjoy her music. But even cooler than that, the Stadium of Fire was recognizing the 100th anniversary of scouting by putting on the worlds largest Eagle's nest. Any scout who had recieved his eagle during the months of Jan. 2010 and June 2010 were able to apply online to participate. Skyler qualified and was accepted. It was a really great experince for him. They also had everyone in the audience who had recieved their Eagle, to stand. (Mark and Skyler are on stage in the front row, bottom left hand side of picture.)

After getting home at 1am, Skyler went to church, packed his stuff and went back to camp. That is one busy kid. We went up to visit him and took picutes of him at camp.