After several months of asking for a treehouse I finally said yes! The kids had a blast making up their own treehouses with branches we found in the neighborhood, popsicle sticks, yarn, pipe cleaners and basically anything else they thought would work. Jeremy even used the empty tape center as a tire swing. They were very creative and spent three days creating their masterpieces. It was definitely one of the best school projects we have ever done. Thanks to Family Fun Magazine for the great idea.
On March 15th it was the Blue and Gold Banquet. Steve and Jeremy joined the bake off by entering their rainbow cupcakes. Not only was there a rainbow on the top in frosting, but the cake was also rainbow layered (Thanks, again, the Family Fun Magazine for the awesome idea). Jeremy took it one step further by putting a coin in three of the cupcakes and telling everyone that if they found one of the lucky coins in their rainbow they would win a prize. They were a hit!..and I didn't have to bring any of the them home!!!
The night was full of awards, songs and entertainment, but the highlight was the Arrow of Light presentation that was made to nine of the Webelos II. Jeremy worked really hard to earn this award and the ceremony made his accomplishment that much more memorable. He was presented with a plaque that displays all the things he had to do in order to earn the Arrow of Light. We are so proud of him.
Saturday, March 27th, Nicholas was baptized. It was a great day for him. Grandma Ella-Rene and Grandpa Rick travelled all the way out to be with us on this special day. Nicholas smiled the whole day and loved the feeling he had during the baptism and confirmation. He even got up and bore his testimony by thanking everyone for being there to support him. Way to go, Nicholas! We love you!
Monday, March 29th was the Crossing Over ceremony that transitioned Jeremy from a Cub Scout into a Boy Scout. The night started off with the bonfire being lit by a flaming arrow shot into it. Nicholas really thought that was cool. The best part for me was when the boys were asked to cross over the bridge to the Boy Scouts, the families were invited to cross with them since we had been such a big part of their journey and would continue to be a big part of their scouting experience. The best part for Jeremy was getting to go with the scouts into his first troop meeting and learn all about what he would need for camping. He is really looking forward to the monthly camping trips and summer camp. Steve even got into the spirit and volunteered to be an assistant scout master. This is going to be a fun adventure.
Right before taking them to the airport we stopped at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and took Grandma and Grandpa on "the tour". As always, the highlight was getting to ride around on the track and feel the steep turns. It is definitely memorable and only gets better the more you do it.
Now that the month is almost over (tomorrow) I think I can sit and rest for a bit --NOT!!! The fun will always continue. We will be celebrating our 8 year anniversary tomorrow, no joke. We moved in on April 1, 2002. Can you believe it has been that long? Neither can we. We are having a great time out here in the South and are looking forward to many more years of southern hospitality!
On March 15th it was the Blue and Gold Banquet. Steve and Jeremy joined the bake off by entering their rainbow cupcakes. Not only was there a rainbow on the top in frosting, but the cake was also rainbow layered (Thanks, again, the Family Fun Magazine for the awesome idea). Jeremy took it one step further by putting a coin in three of the cupcakes and telling everyone that if they found one of the lucky coins in their rainbow they would win a prize. They were a hit!..and I didn't have to bring any of the them home!!!
The night was full of awards, songs and entertainment, but the highlight was the Arrow of Light presentation that was made to nine of the Webelos II. Jeremy worked really hard to earn this award and the ceremony made his accomplishment that much more memorable. He was presented with a plaque that displays all the things he had to do in order to earn the Arrow of Light. We are so proud of him. 
Saturday, March 27th, Nicholas was baptized. It was a great day for him. Grandma Ella-Rene and Grandpa Rick travelled all the way out to be with us on this special day. Nicholas smiled the whole day and loved the feeling he had during the baptism and confirmation. He even got up and bore his testimony by thanking everyone for being there to support him. Way to go, Nicholas! We love you!
Monday, March 29th was the Crossing Over ceremony that transitioned Jeremy from a Cub Scout into a Boy Scout. The night started off with the bonfire being lit by a flaming arrow shot into it. Nicholas really thought that was cool. The best part for me was when the boys were asked to cross over the bridge to the Boy Scouts, the families were invited to cross with them since we had been such a big part of their journey and would continue to be a big part of their scouting experience. The best part for Jeremy was getting to go with the scouts into his first troop meeting and learn all about what he would need for camping. He is really looking forward to the monthly camping trips and summer camp. Steve even got into the spirit and volunteered to be an assistant scout master. This is going to be a fun adventure.
Right before taking them to the airport we stopped at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and took Grandma and Grandpa on "the tour". As always, the highlight was getting to ride around on the track and feel the steep turns. It is definitely memorable and only gets better the more you do it.
Now that the month is almost over (tomorrow) I think I can sit and rest for a bit --NOT!!! The fun will always continue. We will be celebrating our 8 year anniversary tomorrow, no joke. We moved in on April 1, 2002. Can you believe it has been that long? Neither can we. We are having a great time out here in the South and are looking forward to many more years of southern hospitality!
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