{Pack Court of Honor 19 June 2011}

Arrow of Light Box
Participants for Arrow of Light Ceremony
End of Crossing Over Bridge
Beginning of Crossing Over Bridge

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of attending Muskego Lakes Pack Court of Honor and Arrow of Light Ceremony. I have to say that Carol came up with a creative way to do the Arrow of Light Ceremony and it was actually cool! :)

It was really nice to see these guys bridge over to Scouts and to then have the Troop piggy back on their court of honor so that I can give them their merit badges.

What was fun is that because we couldn't locate the bridge for the ceremony, we created a bridge for the 11 year olds to cross over.

Enjoy.

March 12, 2011

Former Stake YM's Presidency & Stake President Bonner posing for a picture at Court of Honor, they may look a little awkward, as I was taking the picture, they were squishing in close and I said, it's ok, I have a wide lense ... and then the comments start to flow from them .. "what are you saying" ... yeah, whatever!

Good support from family to attend the court of honor. I think we had a total of 5 out of 15 units attended this court of honor but with their family, it was a good head count. Maybe next year we will have just a good a showing or better. This years number definitely tripled and more the number of people in attendance!


So, we thought that Mitchell earned a lot of merit badges (he did over 50) but this kid who is only 16 and still has 2 years left to earn more, currently has earned 84, I think he has a good chance of earning as many as BSA will have to offer! :-)

Today as we continue our adventure with apartment hunting. We have seen 3 apartments in the past week. We really liked one, was ok with the other 2 but they are smaller. We bumped into the Rebarchik's (John & Heidi), which is so funny as we showed up to look at the same apartment this morning. As we left, I put in a quick good word with the landlord, "these 2 are great people!". I hope if they want the place that they'll get it, it seemed to small to us! We are continuing to search and hope to get a new place soon. In the meantime, our participation in Scouting continues. Today we attending a Scouting Court of Honor & Woodbadge Beading Ceremony. Paul, was a troop guide to one of the beaders and ended up being the MC for the ceremony.

Pinewood Derby

I am so relieved that this day is over but I am especially grateful to those that help me accomplish this goal that will help me towards earning my Woodbadge Ticket! The boys seem to have fun! The parents seem to be happy and some brought their families to help support their cub!

Solomon Lazy Days

OK - So, I have been spending a lot of time with Solomon. Well, mainly because I am unemployed and are at home most of the time. Here is a day where he sleeps with his eyes open and tongue out of his mouth. He does this a lot .. a bit creepy but it's him. Couldn't resist taking this picture. He also likes to sleep with his paws all cuddled up to his face. Paul never believes me when I say he sleeps all day long.

Getting ready for the move.

Paul & I, have decided to move. I wish it were somewhere out of state but it's not. We need a new scene. Our lease is up at the end of May and so now we are in move mode. Boxes and Boxes around our place and tons and tons of paperwork, I gotta go through and stuff as well. The only good thing is that we will go through our stuff, throw out what we don't need and keep what we need. Yes, I love organizing but I hate it when it's my stuff. I gotta divide and conquer this! Ugh! :-) Wish me luck!!!!