Great Month for Scouting!

This July turned out to be a great month for Scouting! Renee staffed at Wente Summer Camp for five weeks. Max and I went to Northern Tier high adventure, followed by him staying a week at Royane Summer Camp for a week.

Max joined me on Saturday to help the continuation of the archery shed project in Camp Herms.

Renee started her first year as paid staff in Wente Camp, teaching scouts archery.

This is the first night during our six-day-five-night canoe trip in Boundary Water area at Minnesota.

The portaging was not easy at the beginning but we eventually got used to it. The trip allowed us to visit this secluded waterfall that you can only reach with canoe and portaging.

At the end of the trip, the scouts in the crew signed the paddle of the intepreter and took a picture. They really love him.

Without missing a beat, Max joined Troop 805 in their summer camp.

In addition to spend time at the summer camp, Renee also attended a dance competion in SoCal. She also went to Taylor Swift concert but since I was only doing the drop off and pick up, I didn't take any pictures.

Summer Time

Summer is here again! That means school graduation and summer activities

Max has graduated from Gale Ranch Middle School (GRMS) and is going to Dougherty Valley High School (DVHS). We attended his graduation ceremony as a family.

Renee had a sweet 16 celebration at home. She actually celebrated early because she needs to staff at Wente on the archery range.

Renee finally attended NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) in Scouts BSA. It has been recommended for a while and the timing just didn't work out until this year.

This is Renee's graduation from the NYLT.

We pet-sit for Renee's friend from time to time.

Preparing for the high school summer

We are finishing school and ready for an action packed summer!

The Nothertier crew from Max' troop finally got our first Canoe training event! We borrowed the canoes from Troop 834, and as added bonus, their Scoutmaster came and gave us the training that we need.

Max attended his last Jazz band rehersal in the middle school. He got to stand up in the front in the finale with his cool sunglasses.

Renee had the same band teacher when she was in middle school. After the concern, she went up and they took an awesome group picture.

Renee took some pictures in the backyard with the blooming flowers.

We go out for a stroll as the family from time to time.

 

Sometimes they go to this park nearby and have a go at this balancing game, which has become more of their favorite.