Some stuff Tristan's been doing this year!

Tristan has had an incredibly busy year in many ways, especially as he worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor all through the school year. His academic year wasn't as challenging as I expected for his Jr. year (his grades are excellent, though), and in fact, a few months ago he commented, "It's a good thing I don't have much homework! I just don't have time for it." And it was true!! He never missed a day of seminary, attended Misson Prep every week, and also participated in our community's Youth Action Council.

The school year had barely started when it was time for Homecoming!

Don't get me started on my thoughts about the insanity of this Texas tradition: the ridiculously overpriced (and just ridiculous in general) MUM. But no self-respecting guy wouldn't provide one for his date and Tristan did a great job coming up with this creation.

Tristan with great friends Dallas and Nidish.

Tristan and Homecoming date, Noelle.

We always enjoy attending Tristan's choir concerts, and the annual Madrigals dinner show is a particular favorite. Tristan was rather dashing as one of the 3 Muskateers this year.

Pop Show, final concert of the year.

Tristan was asked to be on the Stake Youth Council this year. This group was responsible for planning and executing Youth Conference, and they did an amazing job! The theme was missionary work, with the pinnacle event being that the youth were all paired up and went to 100 different homes throughout our community to teach a missionary lesson. It was incredible and a life-changing event for many. 

Tristan is on the left in purple.

A big bonus from being on the Youth Council was that Tristan met so many great guys in other wards that he could hang out with. Here, he and his buddy Kevin, along with several girls, made cookies at our home, and then ding-dong ditched with plates of cookies, Ninja-style. 

Tristan went to Mormon Prom with a friend from another stake, Haley, that he met a few years ago at EFY. They took pictures in our backyard with a big group of friends and then all went to dinner together prior to heading to the Prom.

Two weeks later Tristan was at it again, this time attending his school prom with his close friend, Allie. This was another huge group of friends who first had dinner at someone's house, then went to prom on a "party bus," then followed that with another party! We are glad Tristan has such great friends.

Sometimes Tristan even squeezes in a little bit of family time. Here he is with his brothers down at Grapevine Lake. Gavin and Caden always feel like Tristan's presence takes every adventure up a notch. We love Tristan!