Cub Scout No Longer

So with the Pinewood Derby out of the way, M and I concentrated on finishing the last of his requirements for receiving The Arrow of Light award. Thankfully with the help and support of the other parents and leaders in the pack we got it done!  M has developed some wonderful friendships in this group and hopefully even with boys going to different Troops and the upcoming PCS season, he will remain good friends with them.

Excited for his big day, and proud to have made it through all of the levels of Cub Scouts.

With his brothers, future Cub Scouts.

He even allowed me to get in a picture with him.

Hamming it up and excited for the formal portion to get started.

His Web II, "Bacon Ninjas" Den.

Being announced as a recipient of The Arrow of Light.

Receiving his war paint.

The presentation of their advancement arrow.

Pinning on his first Boy Scout patch, Arrow of Light.

The Order of the Arrow presentation.

Crossing over.

Meeting his new troop and being presented with his new epaulets, hat and book.

The closing ceremony by the Order of the Arrow.

Proud to be Boy Scout!

Slightly Busy

So if you are still hanging in there with me, you may have notice the lack of posts lately...over two months worth to be exact. To say that we have been busy is one way of putting it. After being spoiled with 18 months worth of never having to deal with the dreaded "D" word (deployment, don't need to start any rumors out there) it has been an adjustment to go through it once again. The boys are older, which has its perks, but it also means that they are busy with their own activities that we feel having them participate in will add value to their lives in the long run. M rejoined Cub Scouts this year, he was determined to earn his Arrow of Light and cross over to Boy Scouts. Most of the boys had been working on achieving their Arrow of Light advancement over a two year period...we had 5 months. Maybe that is why I have been silent for the past 2 months....we had a lot to tackle!

Little N Turns 5..Oops Stuck in the Drafts.

I have no idea why this one didn't publish back in November/December, but thought better late then never!

So before we left for our Thanksgiving in MN we had the chance to celebrate N's Birthday with some friends at the base bowling alley. The kids had a great time doing the neon-glowing-disco-ball-all-request music night..and it didn't break the bank!