In August 2018 I volunteered to take over as Den Leader for my son's Cub Scout Den. While it is a lot to take on, I have to say it has been fun finding new and unique ways to fulfill our Adventures (badges) with things that get the Scouts out of the classroom and interacting... Continue Reading →
Performing for Confidence … Approved ✅
This week's post is a day late because I wanted to share something with you this week about something that Jamie has been working on for 3 months and LAST NIGHT we saw the rewards of his efforts! In late April when I started planning activities for the summer I stumbled across a local Theater... Continue Reading →
Exploring Animal Shelters … Approved ✅
This has been a very exciting and busy week for us, and we couldn't be happier. For the past 2 years, Back-to-School week has coincided with Buster's Gotcha Day. It's hard to believe this big ball of energy has only been in our lives for 2 years, because I can't imagine life without our Velcro... Continue Reading →
Exploring Brazos Bend … Approved ✅
I love state parks. I remember camping at Percy Quin State Park near McComb, MS, as a young girl with my dad and brother. I remember walking on nature trails, canoeing and talking with the Park Ranger. Those trips significantly dropped after my dad remarried and out little family grew from 3 to eventually 14.... Continue Reading →
Exploring San Jacinto Monument … Approved ✅
Anyone who spends any time in Texas knows that being "Texan" is life. Everything is bigger in Texas, including their pride in the state's historical events. This is even more true when a person has a familial connection to an event. In our case, my husband's family is very proud of that fact that his... Continue Reading →