Come Hang, Let's Go Out With a Bang! Bang!

 

This past week it was finally time for the AJR concert. We went a few years ago and loved it, so it was a no brainer to go again. They are one of Camden's favorite bands. One of Cailey's end of year goals was to go to a concert and it was such a good one to go to. They were the best and let me third wheel on their date. We got a before show VIP. We got a signed lanyard, early access to merch, some merch will ship to us able to see their tour museum. 

The opener was Dean Lewis. I really like his music and was excited to see him. Emery asked to go to merch just as he started (her friend ended up having an extra ticket and was there too). I didn't see as much as I wanted to, but did see the one song I wanted to. 

It's called "How Do I Say Goodbye" and it gives me all the feels. My dad is pretty healthy, but this song makes me think of him. Part of the chorus is, "So how do I say goodbye/To someone who's been with me for my whole life?/You gave me my name and the color of your eyes/I see your face when I look at mine." I may or may not have cried when listening. It's such a good song. 

AJR was amazing again. I don't know how Ryan has so much energy and runs and jumps around so much. They put on a real production that you don't want to end. 

Camden saw what Ryan was wearing from another picture from a previous concert and wore pretty much the same thing. 

Emery and her friend. 

We all had the best time and can't wait for the next concert. 

Starset

This past weekend Beckham and I went to Salt Lake City for a concert. He initially was going to go alone but he hasn't driven on the interstate ever, so I wasn't comfortable with it. I like the band and decided to go too. He drove part of the way and did a great job. I only over reacted once. I was calm enough to even read a book. 

The concert was SO good. It was a story along with the songs and done really well. 

I know we don't have a ton of these trips left before he takes off for California, so I really love them while they happen. 

Senior Prom

 

After being nervous to ask Cailey to Prom, the day finally came. Earlier this week Cam showed me that he and Cailey were voted for Prom royalty. 

Cam and Cailey took Emery and Jacks to the Giant Jump House that's in town. It was fun but stressful for Cam. Emery was a little upset there wasn't time after her sleepover to go and change, thanks to traffic they were a little late. They had fun while there, then when leaving, Jacks twisted his ankle, then over heated and felt sick and threw up on the way to the car. I do think they all had some fun. It's defiantly one trip they won't forget. 

Then it was prom time. They wore the shoes they made, which I love they went fun and practical over crazy dressed up. They look amazing. 

They did not win King and Queen but they still had a really good time. Not that I'm bias, but they look very cute together. 

Honors

 

The other night Camden brought us his computer and showed us that his U of U page said honors college on it. Cam had not heard that he was accepted into the honors program and so he was confused. We told him to email someone and ask. The person who was supposed to answer was out for 2 days.  

Turns out, he made it! I'm not sure of all the perks, but he is entered into some awesome scholarships, a whole group of first years in the same boat, and housing with other honor students. He is going to stay in the dorms this first year, which is something I was secretly hoping for. If you notice the dates on the letters; he was meant to get these a while ago, not just this week. Better late than never. We are so proud and he is even more excited for everything the University has to offer. 

Catch Up

Just a quick update. 

Cam is doing amazing in EMT. Not the best to be randomly sent this with no explanation. Thankfully it was just an exercise. 

Cam and Cailey made shoes. These are Cam's. They are SO creative. 

Cailey's shoes. I love these ones!

Cam asked Cailey to Prom. Yes after her got his tux and she has her dress and he was still nervous. Like father like son. Brad was nervous to ask me to marry him, after we'd talked about it a lot. He did a treasure hunt around her house.

She did say yes!

Last week Beck, Emery, Zander and I went to Set It Off here in Boise. I love this band and the did not disappoint. We say them in May last year, when the car broke down on the way to Utah. 

Cam's Second to last special night was this weekend. We went to Top Golf and Red Robin. I hate that these are ending. We started when the boys were in 1st grade. They were probably the best parenting decisions we have ever made. I can't believed they have been going this long. 

Grandma and Grandpa Arrington came up to Boise this weekend and took the grandkids to the temple and pizza. I love the time they spend with them and the cousins love the time together. 

After pizza some of the younger kids came. Cailey came and met the family (she's more brave than I would be to meet the grandparents, but she really is the best.) 

Catch Up

 Nothing really major has happened but a few small things have. 

Camden was on the News for the CTE programs at West Ada. He is in the EMT program and loves doing it, even though in a few pictures he does look annoyed. At the end of the year he can take a test and be a certified EMT, which would be a great college job. 

Last week Emery and I went to Mean Girls Broadway. It is one of my favorite movies and the play was really a lot of fun to watch. It followed the movie pretty close, with some good music. 

The 'best of' made a comeback and this time we did hamburgers from sit down restaurants. We did Sid's, Chilis, Red Robin, Big Judd's, and Biscuit's and Hogs.  Sid's Garage won.  The one that cost the most was actually the worst one. 

Emery got her permit. It was kind of crazy when the boys got their permit, and it never really hit that one day the other kids would as well. She actually isn't too bad. She turns corners much smoother than the boys did. Now six months of her wanting to dive us everywhere. 

We were in Twin a few weeks ago. One thing my boys love to do it play Chess. I do not know how to play at all, but my dad is really good at it. I think it's every grandchild, who can play, to beat Grandpa. I do think sometimes Grandpa lets them win, but they love to play with him.