This last weekend was the annual Cub Scout campout for Pack 3253. Even though the campout was right on camp a lot of work and planning goes into it – especially from Den Leader Crystal. The kids had a wonderful time though and I know that it is an event that Kai really looks forward to. Siblings were allowed to join starting at 4pm so Nora was there playing flashlight tag and sleeping in the tent overnight as well.
This year Den 14 was in charge of the opening flag ceremony and Kai’s name was drawn to be the US flag bearer. He took his role very seriously and it was one of the best executed flag ceremony I’ve ever seen 3rd graders do.
Enjoy the photos!
A shot of our table where we would hand out candy for the next 4 hours.
The pumpkins have a fan in the base constantly blowing in air which leaks out of tiny holes. Nora found one of the holes and was panicked that the pumpkins had sprung a leak.
Sometimes the force just isn't enough....
Nora very abruptly lost her second tooth recently and is still quite proud of the gap.
Out inflatable pumkin yard decoration that we picked up in target a decade ago is still going strong. Dozens of families stopped for a photo opportunity.
With the lights off...
Kai's pumpkin along with the original plans.
With the lights off...
Nora's final pumpkin along with the original plan. The eyes don't go all the way through - a thin layer of pumpkin remains. It was my first attempt with this technique and it turned out pretty well.
This isn't a Halloween picture but I thought I'd throw it in. Nora has no trouble keeping herself entertained. Here she decided to put on a Thai hat and an armful of bracelets and then went around the house playing a memory card game in different locations.
Den 14 gets ready for the opening flag ceremony
Kai psychs himself up for his role
Kai was all business. There was no way that flag was going to touch the ground.
Kai kept his eye on the crowd in case anyone made a move for his flag
Kai gives it his all during the tug of war
Den Leader Crystal
On the hike
While rinsing his photo paper Kai makes threatening gestures towards the paparazzi
After just one session of flag footbal Kai can put a better spiral on a football than his Dad.
Kai gets ready to slap coach some skin