Christmas Celebrations 2010

Brett's Winter Camp 2010

Merry Christmas

Family Portraits 2010

The Saint Franciscan Wolf Sanctuary

Zach and his cub scout den visited the Saint Franciscan Wolf Sanctuary. They are located in Montgomery Texas. The owner, Jean LaFevre, is from Europe, knew the founders of the Boys and Girl Scouts, even worked with the very first Girl Guides in India. She is amazing. She started this sanctuary to help the wolves. They are taken in and taken care of the rest of their lives. Each of these animals was rescued from a home where the people thought they could keep a wolf as a pet. Some are even a mixed breed with dogs, but remain wild. Zach and his scouts learned about life as a wolf, how to tell a wolf from a dog, and even got to interact with one of the wild wolves. Zach learned that a wolf is very shy, has shorter ears than a dog, and has golden eyes. They also keep their tales down, where as dogs hold it up. He also learned that it is the female that is usually in charge and keeps the male in line. Zach with Tayla. She is a very calm and accepting wolf. She loves to interact with visitors and children. While Zach was sitting and meeting Tayla, she licked his face. (it could be because he had just eaten a chip :) Me and Mandy waiting to pet a wolf.

Brace-Face!

Fall Ball 2010

The Hot Rods Zach was on the Hot Rods this season. He was awesome. He never struck out when batting, and made some great plays! Way to go Zach! Zach listening to the end of season talk from Coach Brad. The Hot Rods had one great season!

Halloween Fun

Halloween fun 2010. Zach was a Ketchup and had Gizmo as his hotdog accessory. Brett went as a shot-up sniper, Doug was the Charlie Brown ghost, and I was the most scariest thing ever.... a PTO mom. The boys, ready for some serious trick-or-treating. Zach with good friend, Cole. Me and Connie at the halloween party. Me as a PTO mom and she was a sorority girl. "I got a rock!" Our Halloween pumpkins for 2010.

Zach earns his Bobcat badge

Zach is now officially a bobcat! He earned his bobcat badge which is the first step in earning your rank in cub scouts. The new scouts get painted with the different symbols and colors that represent the scouting way of life. Zach and Colby One proud cub scout.

Camp Out!

Zach and I went camping with his cub scouts! This was the first for me! What an adventure. Zach has been camping before but as a sibling on Brett's camp outs, this was all for Zach. He had a blast. Me, I was able to get some good sleep when we got home the next day. During the camp out, the scouts earned their whittling chip. They learned about knife safety and how to carve. Brett even helped out with the lesson. He was able to earn his Paul Bunion award for helping with outdoor safety. Zach with his awesome soap creation he carved. A fish. Zach spent a lot of time on the detail of his fish. Great job Zach! Good times around the camp fire eating hot dogs cooked on an open fire.

SHAC Jam!

Boy Scouts are celebrating 100 yrs of scouting! The Sam Houston Area Council held a huge Jamboree, called SHAC Jam! There were over 30,000 scouts there. The boy scouts got to camp all weekend, while cub scouts had a day adventure. Brett and his troop camped, while Doug and I went for the day with Zach! We are officially a scouting family. Doug and Zach at the gate ready for some scout fun. The line into the World Speed Way was as far down the feeder road as you could see..... Zach and some of his fellow scouts. Trip, Liam, Tucker and Zach. Zach learning how to use chop sticks. Me and Mandy, one fun mom! She has been trying to get me, I mean Zach, to join cub scouts for 2 yrs, Zach finally decided the "work" was worth the fun! Trip, Zach and Tucker by the Tiger Scout mascot. Zach, earning his science belt loop and pin, learning about water solubility. Zach holding an alligator and learning about wild life conservation. There was even a Sea Scout area where the boys learned about scouting and survival on the sea. The NASA exhibit. Zach got to speak with a real astronaut. The scout cart race! Doug and Zach won!

Tailgating: Aggie Style

We had a fun day of tailgating and Aggie Football. The Junior Aggie had their fun Fan Zone up and going. The boys were able to join in Kids Yell, see the Yell Leaders, Aggie Band, and even give the football players a good luck high-five as the were going into the locker room to get ready. Zach, giving the players "good luck" and a big Gig'Em as they head into the locker room before the game. Zach enjoying the inflatables at the Junior Aggie Fan Zone. Tailgating: food, fun and games before the big game!