Court of Honor

Duncan had a Court of Honor last night. He got all of his awards that he earned at summer camp. He got the cooking merit badge, the motorboating merit badge, pioneering merit badge, and his canoeing merit badge. He's working hard, but struggling with his new found schedule. He really does just want to stay at home, as is seen by the fact that he was supposed to be camping tonight. Hopefully Jr. High won't kill him. =)

Duncans Hike

I can't believe how old Duncan is now. He and one of his friends decided they were going to finish off their Hiking merit badges. Last week they went on two 10 mile hikes two days in a row. They really are a good group of boys!!

Tender Foot

Duncan received his Tender Foot at the Court of Honor last night. We're very proud of his hard work and how excited he is about being a Scout. He only has one more thing to get his 2nd Class as well. So he should have another award next time.

Duncan receiving his award.

Pinning me with the Mother's Pin
Good Job Baby!
Getting his patch for attending the Klondike Derby.

Of course we had to celebrate his accomplishment. =)

Nielsens Frozen Custard baby!

Jason didn't want any ice cream, only Grandma's Fresca.
This is my reassurance that I won't get stuck. I've got a good set of Mother's Pins coming along.

Hunter's Safety

Duncan's friend Curtis somehow had a hunter's safety class scheduled at his house. Of course Duncan had to go!!! He was psyched and had to tell me all about every class when he got home. He went for about 3 hours a day, for about 6 days, and then had to go shooting.

They took a written test at the end of the class and my smart little bugger, tied for the highest score. 49/50. He tied with one adult for the highest, and got a higher score than the other adult taking the class. Ya that's right......I've got a pretty smart kid!!! =)

Brett took Duncan out to the shooting range on Saturday, and apparently it was FREEZING!!! Brett came home ready to jump under the covers, and that is not like my husband.

Getting ready.......
Firing.....
And of course he was so proud of his shooting ability. I think this bunny is dead!!!

Carpentry Merit badge

Duncan had to build a piece of furniture all by himself to earn the carpentry merit badge. His Dad was there to make sure no harm came to him, but he did it all by himself. I'll post a picture as soon as I get it in it's place.

Scouts

Wednesday was the Court of Honor. Duncan got to carry the flag for the flag ceremony. It always surprises me how much enjoyment he gets out of that.

August 14th & 15th , Scout Hike

Duncan got to go on a 20 mile hike on the 15th. The spent the night in a cabin that is owned by one of our ward members.
They really had it tough as far as camping goes.
However, the hiked from the cabin, again in Farmington canyon, Home. Our church was exactly 20 miles for the boys. Brett was the support vehicle. He would drive a couple miles set up chairs and get water ready for the boys. Then drive ahead another couple miles. It took them until about 5:00 pm to get home.

Brett had a lot of time to take pictures. It looks like a very beautiful hike!

Brett's cousin Gary is the Scout Master. He walked the full 20 miles with the boys. He rocks!!!! I think he was about dead when they got home though. Duncan is in blue. He literally walked all the way home. When Brett had to wait for parents to come pick up their kids, Duncan just walked the block and a half from the church.

I'm a little peeved!

I just got a great email from one of the mothers of my Cub Scouts. As many of you are aware we have had a lot of stuff going on in our life. I've been a little worn out and have had a really hard time with keeping my den meetings going. I think I've done pretty darn good. We've had our meetings 3 weeks in a row now. I did basically take the summer off, but there are few in the Cub Scouting world who don't.

I've done Cubs since I was pregnant with Jason. I'm burned out!!!! I've got this lovely boy who is gung-ho about Cubs. Good for him. But, I'm having a struggle with the judgmental emails. Take it off my hands if you don't think I'm doing the job I'm supposed to, but don't judge me until you've walked in my shoes!

Ok, I'm done venting. Sorry!

Webelos Camp

Duncan went to scout camp on Friday and Saturday. Brett got to go with them so he took some pictures of my boy.

Duncan got his archery belt loop.


The Cub Committee Chairman brought his Goshawk with them.


They got to paddle the boat. Duncan told me when he got home that they grabbed the other boats rope so they couldn't get away and were pretending to be pirates. They all thought they were so cool, but my quick witted son advised the group that, "We're Pirates with floaties, how manly can we be?"


Playing Tug-of-War. I have no idea who won.


Shooting BB-guns. Duncan has been asking for one of these recently so this made his week!

Webelos Camp

I can't believe that Duncan is old enough to go to Webelos Camp. Brett and Duncan left the house at 7:30 am to get to camp. Duncan is so excited he can't sit still. Hopefully Brett will take some picture's with his crappy phone so that I have some to post. If not, I'll make him bring a camera tomorrow.

Duncan has killed the Bear

Duncan has successfully acheived his Bear Award in Cub Scouts. He is very thrilled! He's got quite the collection of patches and belt loops. Scouts is something that Duncan looks forward to every week. Even after he's completed this years award, he still gets excited for scout night!