My men participated in a hike early this month... not just any hike! They hiked Blood Mountain! It was their first time on the Appalachian Trail. And as with most anything when it's your first time, they learned a lot! Things they should definitely do, things they should … [Read more...] about Blood Mountain
Trail Life
It’s Shoebox Time
Every year my family and I head up the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox drive at our church. We begin with a kick-off in July. A "Christmas in July" theme to remind everyone that just a little here and there can go a long way to fill these boxes. So we begin taking up donations … [Read more...] about It’s Shoebox Time
Recognition Sunday
Recognition SundayLast Sunday our troop took part in a Youth service at the church we meet at on Monday nights. We wanted to make sure to tell the church that we appreciated them for allowing us to use the facility and to show honor for what our troops stand for. Eli and … [Read more...] about Recognition Sunday
Boys Camp
My boys went camping a few weekends back, when Carlie and I worked on her dolly quilt, remember? Look at the BEAUTIFUL place the boys had the privilege to stay... I am a little bit jealous. The pictures just had me like "WOW!!! I can't wait to have a family camp there!"To top it … [Read more...] about Boys Camp
Dade Days ’16
Last weekend Carlie and her AHG (American Heritage Girls) troop had an evening at their troop leaders home to work on a badge requirement that they girls wanted to attain. Cake decorating! A FUN badge!!!The younger girls went to one house and the older girls went to another. … [Read more...] about Dade Days ’16