This Scout Turns 9!

June 9, 2014: In a blink of an eye our babies become more independent, more unique, more themselves. Was it not just yesterday that this scout was born and depended on me for just about everything? Was it not just yesterday that I rocked her in my arms and looked into her eyes and wondered what she would be like when her little body no longer fit in my arms? And just like that, yesterday is gone. I miss those past years, but today I feel blessed and proud to have this beautiful 9 year old scout in my life. I love you Ms. Kaylee! Happy birthday sweet girl!

Kaylee and Dylan

Kaylee and Rylee (Kaylee's best friend since kindergarten)

From Brownies to Juniors

June 1, 2014: Our precious girl scout crosses over from Brownies to Juniors. Proud as can be, Kaylee completes another year of Girl Scouts. During a short and very sweet ceremony the girls were called one by one and crossed the bridge to a new level. From Brownies to Juniors, from brown uniforms to green ones, the girls know they are about to encounter new experiences with old friends; and as parents and leaders we can't help wonder "What Can a Girl Do?" One thing is for sure, we know we will work together ToGetHer there.

 

AHG Court of Honor

May 20, 2014: Today was officially the last day of the Year for the American Heritage Girls of Troop 1508 as we celebrated the girls achievements in Court of Honor. Each level group was recognized with the awards they earned. Kaylee received a multiple of awards she worked so hard for throughout the year. The girls moving up to the next level crossed the bridge and received the new uniform. The pride and happiness in the girls faces was difficult to hide.

Scouts Learn to Play Marbles

May 19, 2014: This was the last official meeting for the Tigers Scouts. Although officially they are now wolves, they are still working on the Tiger Handbook. Today, one of the WeBeLoS joined us to teach the younger scouts how to play marbles. He showed a small portion of his marble collection and spoke about some of the marbles and where they came from. He then explain the rules of marble playing and handed a shooter to each young scout. They each paired up and practiced their new learned skill. The WeBeLo Scout had each scout keep their shooter as a souvenir. Dylan was fascinated with the game and using some marbles we had previously purchased for him, he spent one hour playing marbles with dad scout. Dad was telling Dylan how he too had a marble collection as a child and explained all the techniques he used to play and win. It was great dad/son bonding.

TIGER Scout Advances to WOLF

May 18, 2014: The ceremony started out with the distribution of achievements the scouts have works on, followed by the 'CUBOMATIC', a hidden voice that asks the scouts a question related to what they have learned. Once the response is acceptable (which it was first time around: go Tigers) little Tiger scouts go behind the curtain and come back out as Wolves. From orange neckerchiefs to yellow ones they cannot contain their smiles, and some parents cannot contain their tears. Now Wolves, parent reflect on how quickly this year passed and realize that it will be a matter of some short years and the little cubs become full grown and independent scouts. After the Award and Advancement Ceremony, we all enjoyed skits that all the scout dens put together, and of course more s'mores. Congratulations Scouts!

A Day at Camp

May 17, 2014: Spring calls for outdoor time, and how better to spend it outdoors than camping. After setting our instant tent (which I highly recommend) the fun began. The scouts played in the dark with their glow sticks, glow in the dark balloons, and sang songs as we "baked" apples with butter and brown sugar in aluminum foil on the camp fire. Our night snack was surprisingly delicious and fun to make. The fun and conversation continued until about 11:00 p.m. After putting out the fire we all headed to our tents for a restful night.

May 18, 2014: After a great night sleep, the birds manage to get us up at approximately 6:00 a.m. Relaxed and excited to start the day after our egg breakfast burrito and cleaning up, the scouts began their day with a flag ceremony at which Dylan was once again a Color Guard. With one activity after the other planned the scouts did not get a chance to say they were bored. What did we do? Emergency Preparedness, Kickball, Volleyball, Hide and Seek, Hiking, Tree Climbing, Scooter Riding, Story Telling, Cooking, S'More Eating, and Memories Making. The scouts also transitioned to the next rank; but I will cover this on another post. It was an absolutely wonderful weekend for everyone; and best of all - Technology Free!