Summer vacation doesn’t officially start until tomorrow afternoon at 3:46 P.M. But I’m not one who likes to wait until the last minute, so we decided to get a jump start on our summer by going to the movies tonight! I took our children – plus a friend each – to go see the latest… Continue reading Up, Up, and Away!
Tag: Scouts
Beach Party!
Today we had a beach party! In Texas! In 90-plus-degree heat! In a parking lot! Seriously, it was the annual McGowen Family Carnival, one of our major fundraisers for the year. We were looking forward to being able to go to the carnival this year, since we missed last year’s because of Taylor’s graduation. Now… Continue reading Beach Party!
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
When my children were babies, our Saturdays weekends revolved around activities where we could be assured of being home in time for afternoon naps. At least one of us would be tied to the house for a good three hours between lunch and dinner. Sometimes I’d sigh longingly and be anxious for the day when… Continue reading Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
Yo-ho, Yo-ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me…
Ahoy, there, mateys! ‘Tis I, the Dread Pirate Debily, and I’m here to tell ye landlubbers about my adventures with the scurvy young lads of Pack 303. ‘Twas their great “Graduation Campout” of ’09, and the weather had been a-fright all week. Stormin’, and thunderin’ I tell ye. But those scalliwags they set a course… Continue reading Yo-ho, Yo-ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me…
Transformed!
You remember back in October when I bragged on Trey for selling so much popcorn? And how he was the #2 seller – for the second year in a row – in our pack? Well, apparently Circle 10 Council noticed, too. And because of his efforts, Trey won a day of fun at Pizza Hut… Continue reading Transformed!
Pretty in Pink
Today was Pinewood Derby – Girl Scout style! And it couldn’t have been a more different experience for us. First of all, it’s not a Pinewood Derby or a Pine Car Derby. It’s a Powderpuff Derby. I suppose technically the name should be the Rainbow Sparkles Powderpuff Glitter Ponies Derby but that’s too much of… Continue reading Pretty in Pink
“Bear”-y Cute!
It’s taken all year, but it finally was Trey’s turn to provide snacks for our Cub Scout den. So, being the overachieving den-leader-mother that I am, what snack do I choose to have him make? Rice Krispy Treats? No. As stated in an earlier post, I have yet to make those successfully. Chocolate Chip cookies? … Continue reading “Bear”-y Cute!
Threads of Gratitude: American Flag edition
This week has been nuts. Completely nuts. I feel like a whirling dervish, scurrying from one activity to another, and yet, despite the frenzy I am not totally worn out. Yet. One of the things that has got me so wired is the upcoming Blue & Gold banquet for Cub Scouts. This is the annual… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: American Flag edition
Speed Racer
Announcer #1: Yes, race fans, it’s that time of year once again: time for Cub Scout Pinewood Derby! Announcer #2: Entering this year’s race, we have seasoned veteran Trey Speer driving the #319 car. Announcer #1: He totally revamped his design from last year, everything from the shape of the nose to the placement of… Continue reading Speed Racer
Smart Cookies
Today kicks off the annual Girl Scout cookie sale. And for the first time in my life, I get to participate!! Of course, I’ll be helping Crisana sell, but we all know it’s a lifelong dream fulfilled for me. Too bad they don’t make those cute little Brownie uniforms in adult sizes, ya know? In… Continue reading Smart Cookies