Crazy Weather and Scouts

The weather has been crazy lately.  A few days ago we were enjoying spring like temperatures -- going for walks and playing outside.  Then Saturday we woke up to freezing rain -- bluck! Rick and I went to pick up our Bountiful Baskets (which were an hour late because the delivery truck got into a minor accident). I came back an hour later with Janika. Rick had left with Janelle to take her out to lunch as a reward for earning a GOLD ticket. They were still putting together the baskets and I ended up standing in a long line of people in the freezing rain with the basket over my head for at least a half hour.

Then Sunday we woke up to SNOW!!  It didn't stick or anything but still caused a frenzy of excitement around the house.  I wasn't too thrilled with it.  I am ready for Spring!

Monday (President's Day) was still cold but at least it wasn't raining for Jared's hike. His Webelos group went hiking and then Tuesday after school they all went fishing at a nearby pond.  Jared was excited to actually catch a fish. This has been a busy month for Scouts and Jase is almost finished with his communication merit badge.  Jared had his blue and gold banquet last week and three activities this week -- the hike, fishing, and then making a marble game board.  I think Jared's scout leader is really pushing things along so that Jared can get his Arrow of Light before he moves on to Boy Scouts next month.  She is SO awesome!

1st Place!

Jared's very first scout activity as a new Wolf was the Pinewood Derby on March 23, 2008. He was thrilled to take 1st place overall with his "Iron Rod" car! Jase took 4th place and won "Most Unique Car" with his Elmo car (see next post).

We are so grateful to Uncle Grayson -- a Pinewood Derby Specialist -- for helping the boys make their cars and for driving over four hours with his awesome computerized track to run our AWESOME Pinewood Derby for us!! (I am especially grateful since I am the Cub-Master!)