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.