Horseback Riding June 7, 2021

Grace was supposed to go horseback riding with the girl scouts in May, however the weekend that they chose was rainy and too muddy for a trail ride.

So on June 7th Grace finally got to go on a trail ride.  She loved her horse, whose name was Charlie Brown (notice that Grace is wearing a Snoopy T-Shirt).  We did not know about Charlie Brown ahead of time, the shirt was just a wonderful coincidence.

She went on an hour long trail ride and had the best time.  Now of course she wants a horse!
 

"Camping" May 19, 2021

 Grace and Samantha decided to have some fun with the camping gear that we left out in the yard to dry out.  They at one point had pillows, a fan, and a radio set up in this tent.  It was a great play area for the day.

Crossing Over May 6, 2021

This is Grace's third year in cub scouts.  Grace started as a bear, then a webelo, and now an arrow of light.

This is also Glen's third year in cub scouts.  Glen started as a tiger, then a wolf, and now a bear.

At this event Glen got many of his advancement badges, and belt loops to show all of his work that he did during his time as a bear rank.

At this event, Grace ended her time as a cub scout, arrow of light.

Matt put Grace's arrow of light pin on her uniform.  He struggled getting it on (a little), but it all got done in the end.

Then Grace got to cross over the bridge, and be welcomed into Scouts BSA (her new leaders were there to shake her hand and welcome her into the organization).  Grace also got an arrow with a sun behind it.  The sun has her name on it and the arrow has tape markings on it to show what she has done during her cub scout time.  It was a great item to show many memories.

I am proud of our new webelo and also of our new scout.  I can not wait to see where this takes them both.

 

Back To School April 26, 2021

 

Grace and Glen had their first day of in person school.  Grace is in 5th grade and Glen is in 3rd.  

They enjoyed virtual school.  They really enjoyed being able to play with Mamaw and Papaw's dog and Grandma and Grandpa's cats.  However, they love being back in the classroom with their teachers and their friends.

Puzzle April 25, 2021

 Grace and Glen got a Toy Story puzzle as a birthday present from their friend Braylon.  Here Grace finally finished it.  She was so proud.

Spring Break April 6-8, 2021

For spring break we did a trip to Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg.   

At Yorktown we saw the battlefield, but what was most enticing was the trip to the beach

The water was cold, and we were not dressed for going into the water, but did that stop the kids?  NO!

Glen got all in, as you can see.  He also found some great shells.

Grace did not have to get as wet to find some fantastic shells of her own.

On our way to the beach we found a garden (it was part of our Junior Ranger Packet) and so we got a picture in that beautiful garden.

This particular picture was taken in Williamsburg.  Not sure why it is here in this order, but oh well.  Two cute kids in front of wooden decorative items.

Back to the beautiful garden in Yorktown.  This was the entrance to the walled garden that we had to enter for our scavenger hunt that was part of the Junior Ranger packet.

Matt and Grace walking back to the car after our adventure in the water at the beach.

The sand is irresistible (and as you can see many of my pictures are out of order here).

The victory statue located at Yorktown.

Once again the beach at Yorktown, the favorite part of the day.

In Williamsburg we went sight seeing and as you can see we made a few friends (animals of course)

A walled garden behind the Governor's palace that had an awesome window looking out.

Grace and Glen on the steps that lead to the garden in the back of the Governor's palace.

The entrance to the Governor's palace.

The wait to get into the Governor's palace was long.  So drawing and building with dirt was entertaining.

The line to the palace was long, but the day was beautiful so we got some good pictures while waiitng.

At Jamestown we got to visit the church at the settlement.  Here Grace is preaching.

The kids were hiding from me behind a fence.

Snack time at Jamestown.

We got to see and go on a replica of the Sarah Constance.

Here is the Sarah Constance again.

It was an amazing trip.  Full of history, learning, family time, and relaxation.

Limberlost hike March 20, 2021

In our goal to do at least one hike a month this year (or till our trip to Glacier National Park) we decided to try out the Limberlost trail.  

It was a cold day to hike, but the sun was out so it was not too bad.

The hike was nice and flat.  The rocks were pretty and fun to climb on.

Glen did not want to get on top of the rocks, but Grace wanted to be all over the rocks.

Glen was happy to observe from the side.

What a nice hike.