Ben had FSY this week! I took him to check in at BYU on Monday. He really had no idea what would be happening all week, but he did know that Bethany loved it, so he just sort of rolled with it. He was truly like Nephi not knowing beforehand the things which he should do! He was game, though, and he ended up having a really fun week! He scored it a 9 which is impressive! He went to devotionals and classes, toured the MTC, participated in games and activities, bore his testimony on Thursday and danced with girls on Tuesday and Friday. What an experience. It's so incredible that the church has made this possible for every teen in the church! Ben came back with good memories and a determination to stay closer to God. Priceless.

Meanwhile, back on the home front, our house was very quiet without Ben! We missed him a lot! 

Bethany had a quiet week. She didn't have anything planned during the days this week and she was able to rest a lot. Her medicine made her feel pretty sick especially toward the beginning of the week. She felt a little better in the evenings so she had Claire and Annaliese over a couple of nights as well as her friend Macie on Saturday. It's fun to hear her laughing with them. She also made it to karate on Thursday and Friday and that is always impressive because it is hard hard work.

This was my last week of work since my field hours class ends next week. I have really loved doing counseling and I am going to miss it! So this week I finished up with some clients and gave double time to my homework so I can have some days off next week. I also cut and painted the baseboards for the kitchen and got the upstairs carpets cleaned.

Kevin has been working hard with developing his online content and being the YSA bishop. On Wednesday night he and I went to the University mall and watched their fireworks show celebrating pioneer day. Bethany gets the credit, though! One of the friends she made at FSY wanted to have a double date together and we were her ride. Beth set up Hailey with a guy she knows and Hailey set up Beth with a guy she knows. They all had a really fun time--and Kevin and I did, too!