BS Pack Meeting Awards

Philip received the following awards at his Boy Scout pack meeting tonight:
Belt Loops for Pet Care( for taking care of his hamsters)and Good Manners.



He received a progress towards ranks badge and a parade patch for participating in the Christmas parade.

A New Suit for Santa

Philip had a homework assignment to design a new suit for Santa and explain why he needed a different suit, in a mini report. Using digital camo scrapbook paper we helped him cut out a new uniform so that Santa would blend in when he visiting soldiers all over the world.

Sherwood Christmas Parade

Oksana rode in the bed of Grampa’s truck with her Girl Scout troop in the Christmas parade. The theme for the parade was “Home for the Holidays”, so they dressed in their pj’s, like they were getting ready for bed on Christmas Eve. Philip wore his cub scout uniform and rode on a trailer decorated with a Christmas tree. Philip brought four bags of candy to toss out to kids along the parade route. When the parade was over he still has two bags left—he wanted to keep for himself. Phil and I watched the parade with Nico and his mom. Nico had fun collecting candy being tossed by the people in the parade and he was nice enough to share with his brother and sister.


Oksana waiting for the parade to start in Grandpa's truck

Philip on the boy scout float


Grandpa's truck carrying the Girl Scouts in the parade/


Nico running out to Santa at the end of the parade./

Philip’s First Reconciliation

Philip made his first Reconciliation on Saturday. He received a candle and a certificate with his name on it.

Breakfast with Santa

My mother-in-law and I took the kids to Sherwood Forest for the annual Breakfast with Santa. Kids eat free and adults pay $3 to eat. After a hot breakfast of pancakes and sausage, the kids line up to sit on Santa's lap.

Kids sitting with Santa. Philip wasn't in the Christmas spirit.

Nico smiling with Santa.

Kids in front of Santa's sleigh.

Nico and his buddy Kannon.

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and family!

Happy Birthday Pop Pop

We went over to my father-in-law's to celebrate his 56th birthday. We had burgers and dogs on the grill. As you can see, my kids' favorite part of the night was the cake.

Go ahead, make my day

Phil took me hunting for the first time, after the Veteran's Day Parade. I didn't shoot anything. We spent more time watching a big armidillo root through the leaves looking for grubs, making a lot of noise. Then a doe came into view, but she was too hidden behind a tree for me to get a good shot. Hopefully I can go again next weekend.

Veteran's Day Parade

Sherwood had it's first Veteran's Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 14. In the photo the kids are watching veterans go by on motorcycles and wait for them to throw candy. My dad is a Korean War veteran--so happy Veteran's Day Dad!

Happy Birthday Nicole

Happy Birthday to my very good friend Nicole in NJ!
I hope you do something special today.