Science, Popcorn and outing

Another late post! My schedule is out of whack with the new job commute and committee chair for the Cub Scouts. Looking at the pictures, I am glab that we are still active going out, though.

I went as chaperon for Renee's class trip. That guy sure know how to make science interesting! I was so impressed.

Max has started popcorn drive.

We went with the pack on the night hike. We even find a geocache along the way.

Max is really into popcorn sales this year, so I signed him up for quite a few show-and-tell events. Then I found out that you are supposed to sign up for no more than 2 spots until everyone gets a chance.

Max joined the DI challenge this year. Let the chaos begin!

I took them out for a hike one day by just picking a random spot. It was a bit of a tough hike but it went well.

We also went with their uncle and aunt who were visiting. We checkde out 17-mile drive and the weather was just great.

Scouts and Dancing

We went and meet up with our old family friend and visited the deep cavern.

Our Den met before school starts and had a fun outing. I brought the paper rocket launcher and it was a great hit.

We also got around to hit the mini golf at boomers. This year Renee was tall enough to be a Go-Kart driver!

It still amazes me how much they love this game. Mini golf with the family is really fun.

Renee is learning new tricks with her dance! I cannot wait for this year's performance.

Max went out and did the first batch of sales.

We also joined the pack for the wallball game. Max is not really good at it so he will get upset for losing. But after I offered to teach him and got him a ball, he forgot about it quickly.

Busy month with fewer pictures

We have actually been quite busy in July, just not many good pictures. For example, Max was swimming daily and greatly improved his skills. Renee also went to a play and had a great performance.

Taking advantage of the summer without Sunday Chinese school, I gave up my Taichi classes and took them to the Exploratorium several times.

We also got together as the Cub Scouts pack and went out hiking.

Max went to another day camp with his friend Ben. On Thursday evening, I joined the family picnic and watched their performance.

With daily practice, Max has greatly improved his performance, repeatedly popping his record.

At the end of the season, Max got the "Most Improved" award.

Here is the award ceremony.