In January we had four consecutive nights of freezing temperatures. Once it passed we hurried to juice our oranges. Homegrown OJ is the BEST!
Our pack Pinewood Derby was held in January and Gideon placed first with a car he designed himself.
Yay Gideon!
In January I embarked on BSA Woodbadge or Adult Leadership training. It was an intense experience of two camping weekends two weeks apart. I was placed in the Eagle patrol with four other leaders - Joy, Layne, Cory, and Brian. Our Troop Guide through our entire experience was/is Doug Campbell. There were nine patrols of leaders participating. The first weekend we stayed in the Heard Pueblo Lodge and were fed by camp staff. The second weekend we camped in tents at the Heard Pueblo campsites and cooked the majority of our own meals. It is hard to describe Woodbadge training. It is intense, it allows for personal reflection and encourages growth, all while having fun. It teaches you how to lead others as you develop a common vision. I'm so glad I went. After the training, we have about a year to complete 5 goals or "tickets." So much of the jargon connects us with BSA history and values. I've completed three so far and have two more to go. It is an amazing experience.
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| The Eagle Patrol - Brian, Joy, Layne, Stephanie & Cory |
In February Jerry took the boys to a car show and they enjoyed seeing the Batmobile ...
At Gideon's 4th grade school musical program, Gideon played this drum for one song.
In February our Blue & Gold pack meeting theme was the Cub Scout Roundup! Gideon is practicing his lasso skills during the gathering activity.
Later on in the program he was asked to climb a tree to find his Bear badge.
MARCH .....
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| In March Jerry took the boys to the Dunes for Spring Break. |
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| Arizona snow??? |
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| Not snow, apricot blossoms! Popcorn popping!! :) |
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Tori and Michael going to MORP - Prom spelled backwards/girls choice.
Theme: Disney. Costumes: Dinosaurs from Toy Story 3
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APRIL ....
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| Gideon played Little League Baseball. |
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His team was the Athletics.
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| Tori and Grandma Vickie after school assembly recognizing Golder Scholars. |
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| Gideon's 10th birthday! Huff and puff! |
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| Opening presents. YAY!! Jerika is home from college for the summer! |
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| Birthday present: Webelos neckerchief - fashionably worn in many ways! |
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| Jerry bought a new motorcycle. |
