Boy Scout Training

Leon is headed off for a weekend of Boy Scout training. He will camp out, just like the boys do, for 2 nights.



It's always hard to spend the weekend alone without him.





I'm proud of the work he's putting in to being a Scout Leader. For me it means less stress to stay involved with both Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. I still sit on the Troop committee, and I'm usually there hanging out with several moms during his meetings.

Busy Busy Day

It was one of those days where I know I'm going to spend most of it in the car. We packed up our school work, filled up our water bottles, and hit the road.

After a few errands in the early part of of the day, we picked Leon up from work mid-afternoon. He was due to be in Lillington for Boy Scout leadership training. It was a bit of a drive, and he was worried about driving home that far late at night after a long day of work. So we worked it out so that we'd all tag along.



The boys explored the outside of the museum.











After we got Leon where he needed to be, we decided not to hang out in the heat and humidity. It was about dinner time so we headed over to McDonald's. I admit I was a bit terrified worried that this McDonald's wouldn't have internet access, being in the middle of nowhere, but we were safe.

I even let the teenager check her e-mail.



While Kelsea was plugging away inside, I went out to the play area with the boys and we went over science lessons together. The beauty of homeschooling, school is where the students are.





On our way back to the museum to wait for Leon, we stopped at the Cape Fear river. I've seen the river before, but never had much of a chance to explore it.



It was gorgeous.





We had a really good day, despite how long it was.

...we didn't make it home until almost 1 am...

Calvin Goes to Camp

All packed up.


Seeing him off.




Family night:





Calvin had a GREAT time at camp. He can't wait until next year!

Busy With Scouts

On June 5th Joshua, Jeremiah, Kelsea, and I went to work at the Butner Chicken Pickin'.



Meanwhile that same weekend, Leon went camping with the Boy Scouts at Isley Farm. I dropped Joshua and Jeremiah off with them that evening after the Chicken Pickin'.



Then that Monday we had a very important Pack Meeting. The boys both earned all of their ribbons for the 100 Year Celebration. They had to put in a lot of community service to earn these.



Then, last Friday night, Leon took the boys to Scout Night at the Durham Bulls Stadium. They camped out on the field after the game.



You can read more about our scouting adventures on Three Scouts Blog.

Christmas Parade

Apparently the local clinic had more sense than most.


Our scouts marched in the parade. Jeremiah got to walk behind the mayor and throw toys from out of the back of his trunk.




Here comes the rest of the pack.






This is a pretty float with a very sad story. You can google it if you want to.


My friend Skyla likes parades. She also likes candy.


Here he comes!


Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

March Pack Meeting

There were so many awards given out at this months pack meeting!

Joshua earned 1 gold and 2 silver arrow points for his uniform.



Ishmael earned his Scholar Activity Pin, Citzenship Beltloop, Math Beltloop, Language and Culture Beltloop, and his Chess Beltoop. He has been working hard. That and he has over achievers for parents. lol



Kelsea is making some friends now that some of the other scout sisters are starting to attend pack meetings.

God and Country

The boys earned their Cub Scout awards for the God and Country series last fall. The church that hosted the classes also had a ceremony during their church services as a way to bring the families to church together.

Joshua and Jeremiah took the God and Me class.




Ishmael took the God and Family class. There was one Girl Scout. Brave girl to take a class with all the boys.


This was a great opportunity for the boys and the church was so generous to offer their time and talents to the scouts. The boys enjoyed the classes. It was fun. I think next year though, we'll see about doing it with our own pastor. I think it will be more meaningful to the boys that way.

Blue and Gold 2009

Pack 401



Flag Ceremony:


Look who came to visit!!


These boys earned their Religious Knot:


The Bears receiving their rank:


The Weebelos receiving their rank: