Favorite Things

Eric has a few loves in life.  His guitar, his xbox, and recording music onto his laptop.  One would think if they didn't know any better that to take all those things in one day would crush the kid.  The kid has been crushed :(  Tuesday we were robbed, and all of those things were taken.  A few other things as well, including the gold & diamond "MOM" necklace that the boys bought me for Mother's Day several years ago.

Just last week Eric entered a contest for his favorite band and uploaded a video to youtube.  This may be the only picture of his guitar we even have.  He didn't win the contest, and he will have to wait for new toys, but life goes on.  He's been a super good sport.  He always is. 

Among the disappointments, there was also a real high.  He received his Patriarchal Blessing.  During Conference weekend, he asked his Bishop for an appointment.  Yes, there is a distinction between Dad and Bishop in our house!!  Funny story - last week he had an appointment, fasted all day long, and at 7pm went to Patriarch's house.  Patriarch had forgot!  So he asked Eric to return this week.  He fasted again all day Thursday and returned again.  I'm pretty sure he feels that it was worth it.  I always knew he was extra special. 

Today he is out surfing with SSC (Sweetwater Surf Club).  I'm glad he loves to surf and act, too.  It may help with the sting of an empty wall, desk and tv cabinet :)  He's not super good at surfing yet, but he's a BOSS at acting. 

We're sure lucky he's our kid!!