Veteran's Day 2010

Each Veteran's Day, Boy Scout Troop 132 works very hard helping out with the parade and Band-O-Rama to make sure things go a little smoother. This year they were joined by some boys from Troop 152 to get the numbers up to get the work done.

They meet at the Veteran's Hall at 5:30a.m. for breakfast with the veteran's. After thanking the veterans for their service, the boys headed out to the parade route where they set up barriers, fetched and carried for a variety of reasons then walked the parade route several times carrying banners and helping out.


At lunch time, everyone meets at the college stadium to prepare for Bandorama and have a quick lunch before working the event. Thanks to the moms-a hot lunch is provided for everyone although the seating arrangements are pretty casual.
No one goes hungry and everyone has plenty to eat before heading off to the event.
The carry a huge-King Kong flag around the stadium, escort the princesses and queen, help move benches and other props. It's a very long day for a terrific group of scouts.

Thanks guys for all the community service you do. You're a terrific asset to our community.

Entry to the Lego contest

Funny Santa in his sleigh with his elf in the back. Created especially for the Lego contest to create a holiday decoration for your home. Prize is $100.00 gift card for Legos! Wish us luck!

WE LOVE PEZ!

First time to take a photo of the Pez collection. These little things topple just like dominoes. Guess I'll have to find a stand or something to keep them standing up.
When the kiddos were little we would occasionally pick up a Pez as we were out and about. Over the years, the collection continues to grow. Always a big hit at our house.

Rifle Merit Badge

What a handsome guy instructing the boy scouts in the care and cleaning of a rifle!

Gary was the lead for the Rifle Merit Badge this October. He spent a few meetings instructing the boys in firearm safety, the rules and regulations of firearm shooting, care and cleaning of a rifle as well as several other requirements from the Boy Scouts of America merit badge book. Finally the big day arrived and the troop headed out to the local police shooting range.
Everyone had to wear their eye and ear protection and shoot from a prone position.
Lots of parents and leaders were on hand to ensure good, safe behavior while they took turns shooting.
Here's the group of boys that are working on completing the merit badge. Lucky guys to get to spend the day at the range!

Locks of Love

Morgan chose to be the team captain for the Relay for Life Cancer Walk this year. She worked hard getting donations and putting a team of walkers together to walk around the high school track for 24 hours in order to raise funds for finding a cure a cancer. Part of her effort was the donation of her long, blonde hair to Locks of Love. This was a real sacrifice for her as she loves her long hair. But I'm proud to say she toughed it out. . . .
had her hair cut which they handed to her in two ponytails
and she lived to tell about it. Now she is adjusting to having short hair-the first time since she was about seven years old. I'm so proud of her efforts to fight cancer and hopefully someone will enjoy a beautiful new wig with her hair in it. I love you Morgan girl!

First Day of School 2010

The annual first day of school photo. At least they were somewhat cooperative in this one and everyone did have shoes on for a few minutes. Interesting when you homeschool how tough it is to get everyone "dressed to their shoes". Gary was even home for the big day. I love this family so very much!

Who had the camera AGAIN??????

Just located the camera along with the evidence. 95 plus photos of one subject!
HMMMMM. . . .I wonder who had my camera????? Who ME????
Couldn't be. . . .
Grrrr. . . caught again!