Lincoln's first year at EFY

 Lincoln lucked our being able to go to Provo for his first EFY ever.  He and his cute cousin Blake decided to room together and it was such a good experience.  They have texted each other like crazy ever since.

 We picked up Blake (we had picked Ben up from the airport the day before), and headed up to the Marriott Center to check in.

 Not sure where Palmer was for this picture.

 Getting his loot.

 The coveted EFY bag.

It was crazy!

 We were all starving, so we headed to J-Dawgs (best hot dogs EVER), after check in.

 We love this place and it is right near where their dorms were.

 I know I take way too many pictures, but I just love these moments!

After lunch we wandered around trying to find where they were staying.  We went in a big circle, only to find their dorm right where we had parked in the first place.

 Palmer and Ben wanted to be on their own, so we headed with Lincoln and Ben to find their dorm.

 Check in.

 Poor kid, he had a backpack of sweat :).  Dad and I helped them unpack and put their bedding together.

They were supposed to get on their EFY shirt and go and meet their counselor.  Dad and I headed and they were starting their adventure.

I told Palmer and Lincoln that whomever sent me the most pictures (with them in them), would win.  It was the best year ever for them sending pictures.  Blake was also super helpful taking pictures.  He got a picture of Lincoln dancing.  I discovered later that Lincoln has never asked a girl to dance.  He needs to figure that out...

I got some pretty funny pictures.

 Lots of selfies of the group.

 I loved seeing them all hanging out together in someone's room.  Lincoln's group really loved each other.

 If you notice in a lot of pictures Lincoln is wearing the same shirt.  He wore it 3 different times....

 Gang signs...not may favorite pictures to get.

 Lincoln really loved his counselor Samuel.

Apparently this was his "C.O.W." or Crush of the Week.  She was Blake's too.  Apparently they both have the same taste in girls.  I am fine with it since she lives in Malibu California...across the country is all right with me.  

His first hug...Totally documented.

His whole group.  He had such a good time and hasn't stopped talking about it since.  It was a perfect first year at EFY.

My brother found him asleep with his EFY book on his head.  Apparently he fell asleep while reading it.  He told me he really felt his testimony grew.  I am so glad he had this experience!