Our Boy Scouts

Michael and Trevor had a Court of Honor for Boy Scouts the end of August.  Michael had earned 4 obscure merit badges at camp this summer, including Indian Lore.  He gave a fun demonstration on a couple of things they did.

Trevor advanced to Second Class earlier this summer and received that advancement.  He also received his first 3 merit badges that he had earned in June when he went to camp with his cousin Alex.  His merit badges were Fingerprinting, Leatherwork and Citizenship in the Nation, which is his first required one for Eagle Scouts.  Since this Court of Honor, he went camping on the beach, finishing up his last campout required to earn First Class. 

Express Yourself

Thursday was free dress day at the elementary school, which translates in our house to "Hurray! No uniforms, I can wear whatever I want!". Because of cooler weather that day, I did make Trevor change out of shorts into the pants of his choice (of course, Jake is still wearing shorts, crazy kid!). It is always fun to see them express themselves and watch what clothes they decide to wear...and to see if they actually match!



To make it an even better morning, Chick-fil-a was giving away free chicken minis for breakfast, so we got up early and went out to breakfast before school. It was nuts at the restaurant but everyone had a great time and went to school happy and full!



Just an FYI for all you Chick-fil-a fans out there, this Thursday morning they are giving away free Chicken Biscuits!

Canning Season

This we've been busy making strawberry freezer jam and homemade salsa. After 18 jars of strawberry jam and over 25 jars of salsa, I think we are set for a while. The kids were a big help, either mushing and eating strawberries, or playing well and helping each other while I chopped lots and lots of onions and peppers.

Check out the fruits of our labors! Come see us and we'll share with you :)

TREVOR CONCENTRATING ON SMUSHING THOSE STRAWBERRIES!


SOME OF THE SALSA AND STRAWBERRY JAM