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The Bunch Celebrate T's Freedom Award, Go See Clue, And Celebrate D


 I have to say this summer has been so busy! I can't believe July is almost here! This past week we celebrated T's Freedom Award with Trail Life. The Freedom Award is a very prestigious award. It is basically the equivalent of the Eagle Scout award given in Boy Scouts. Not everyone is eligible to earn it and it takes a lot of work. T worked relentlessly towards this for two years and I am so happy he was able to do it. The scout group put on a ceremony for him to honor this achievement and several families came out to celebrate with us. The group gave him several gifts to acknowledge his achievement. He was given both a Texas flag and an American flag that were flown over the respective capitals. He was given a real sword plus a wooden display sword to hang on the wall. He received a letter from the President congratulating him plus a pin to wear on his lapel. D and I also received pins to acknowledge our involvement in helping him meet this milestone. It was a wonderful experience and we're so very proud of him!

T's display showing his achievements and snapshots of his life 

I did not realize he got an honest to God sword!!

A caprured this at the perfect moment. I was going in to hug him, NOT to punch him 😂

He was all smiles ❤️ This was all his hard work paying off.

What a proud moment!

The sword.

We all headed to Winspear opera house to see Clue. It was so much fun! T loved that there was no singing since it's not a musical. D just really likes Clue so this was right up his alley too and A and I just love going to the theater so we all had a nice time. 

It was about 7:00 here. It stays bright so late now! It looks like it's the afternoon in this shot.

It's always cool to watch the floating chandelier retract.

Everyone got here a little late this time.

T was playing in church on Sunday so we celebrated Father's Day afterwards. D is busy a lot so instead of going anywhere or doing anything, he just got to relax, watch a movie, and even take a nap. A got D a day of fun with her. They are going next week to play at the arcade for a bit and then she booked them massages. I think they are going to have a lot of fun! We always have a great time at the arcade. It's a fun jar regular! And who doesn't enjoy a massage? A likes to give experiences instead of stuff as gifts, which I prefer also. Memories with loved ones are priceless. Our favorite memories are when we have traveled with family to different vacation spots, like Branson or Orlando. It just makes it more fun!

He does such a good job playing and singing. Getting up in front of people doesn't bother him at all.

Happy Father's Day!

It gets hard to see things up close when you're old! 😂 We love you Gramps!


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