Boy Scout Crossover Ceremony....

Every year in February when Scouting celebrates it's birthday, packs all across the country hold blue and gold banquets. It's a time to celebrate the packs birthday, thank pack leaders & other adults who help, and bring the families of all the scouts together for a night of fun!   Ethan's pack held it's banquet a couple of weeks ago.  Each den had to make a centerpiece that represented scouting.  Since this is the last year Ethan's den will be in Cub Scouts, they chose to make one that represented their crossing over.  It turned out great!!

They boys & their families also had time to play some games and eat before the ceremony took place...

Like I said earlier, this was Ethan's last year in Cub Scouts. He has been looking forward to his crossing over ceremony all year long.  He was also excited because him and a couple of the other boys in his den were going to earn their "Arrow of Light" award.  The Arrow of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn.  There are certain requirements Ethan had to fulfill in order to receive this award.  We were SO proud of him and all his hard work!

The bridge used for the crossing over....

The Boy Scouts put on a performance for us and told the story of the importance of the crossing over...they did an amazing job!

Receiving his Arrow of Light award....

Then it was time for the Webelos to cross-over into Boy Scouts...

His den leaders are taking off his Cub Scout awards to prepare for his new Boy Scout uniform (this really made me tear up, he is just growing up way too fast for me)...

Introducing the newest Yongsan Boy Scouts!

So proud of the young man Ethan is becoming and look forward to see what he accomplishes in Boy Scouts!!

Until Next Time,
Michelle

Finally...we're back!

For those of you who have been wondering why I dropped out of blogland for a while, we were having MAJOR computer issues.  Now, I know a lot about using computers, but I have NO idea about how they work, etc.  So who knew having around 10,000 pictures on your start up disk would shut the entire thing down...not me :(.  Unfortunately, Korea is not a very MAC friendly place. Between  having our wonderful neighbor help us out & talking with the Apple care center team, I do believe the problem is fixed. YAY!

So now, to catch up in Blogland...


A couple of weeks ago, the Yongsan Girl Scouts held a Daddy/Daughter dance at the Dragon Hill Lodge here on post.  I wish you all could have seen how excited Rachel was to go on a 'date' with her daddy.  You could not wipe the smile off of her face.

Our sweet princess!

I love her expression here....Josh had just come downstairs from getting dressed and told her how beautiful she looked....her face says it all!  

Like I said, I don't think she stopped smiling the entire night <3

Josh went out to start the truck, when he came back in he had brought Rachel some flowers. Her response "This is the best night ever!"

 Such a gentlemen...she is blessed with a wonderful Daddy!

When they arrived back home, she could not stop talking about all the fun they had.  They ate, danced, laughed and had a night together that she will never forget!

Until Next Time,

Michelle

Blizzard Brunch....

About a week and a half ago ( I know, I'm behind on the blogging thing), we had a winter storm come through.  The kids ended up being out of school for two days, so on the second day our wonderful neighbor, Trish, decided to through a Blizzard Brunch for all of us moms who were going CRAZY staying inside all day.  It was a morning full of delicious food and wonderful conversations!

Our lovely hostess :)

I do believe we might have broken the fire code with all the people we had inside!  They were everywhere!

Some more of my wonderful neighbors & friends...

Trish's house was decorated so creatively, I just had to take some pictures...love these ideas!

She even had a fire pit outside for those who chose to play outside, so they could stay warm!

Thank you Trish for opening your house to all of us and making our snow day SO much fun!!!  I have said this once and I know I will say it more in the future, but we truly are blessed with some of the best neighbors around!!

Until Next Time,
Michelle

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Until Next Time,
Michelle :)