Scouting

Today begins Laiken's 5th year of Girl Scouts. She started in Kindergarten as a Daisy and then spent 3 years as a Brownie. Now, she is a Junior Girl Scout. Twelve girls, 2 co-leaders, and a lot of plans for volunteer opportunities and fun activities--it will be a great year.

Carson tried Boy Scouts last year and while he looked adorable in his uniform, he decided that one year was enough. When he was asked to make centerpieces for the tables at pack meetings and do cheers ("girl stuff" according to him), he lost interest. I think that this year probably would have held some more exciting, boy-friendly activities, but we couldn't convince him of that. Maybe he'll try it again when he gets older and maybe there will be arrows or obstacle courses involved!