Adventures with Tommy

 

Scout Ranks

 

First Day at School

 

Catching up during COVID

 

Famous last words from my last post, promising to post more often. Two years ago. Oops.

Who'd have thought the next time I posted would be during a pandemic with us all scared witless about a virus and having to be a parent, full-time employee working remotely,  Scout leader and homeschooler, all at once. It's no wonder I'm drinking too much and I weigh 6 tons.

But on the bright side, we've bought a travel trailer (caravan) and a big hillbilly pool for the back garden and we're trying our very best to stay active this summer, even if bouts of depression and worry creep in sometimes. 

I'm so thankful we both have jobs, we're healthy, and we have each other. It could be a lot worse for us.

My big plan is to post more and to upload posts prior to this, so that some of our big events over the last two years are documented chronologically. But last time I said something like that I walked away for 2 years ........

Jack at 14

 Jack's 14th birthday was spent at a campsite in Ashtabula. Standing at 5'4.5" he's turning into a young man before my very eyes. It's sad that he couldn't celebrate with friends like last year but a week away and a kayaking trip seemed to make him happy. 

He's such a wonderful young man and I love hanging out with him. He is super helpful and always ready with a smile. This year I've seen his anxiety ramp up a notch (understandable) but he'll be ok once we get back to "normal". 

I'm so proud of him. 💗

The Last of Cubscouts

Danny's last Cubscout campout, AOL ceremony, Pinewood Derby and cross-over to Scouts BSA

 

Danny at 11

 

Happy Birthday, Danny!

Craig's 50th Birthday