Day Camp

Last Wed. and Thurs. I spent the day with our wards cub scouts at day camp. This was Jesse's first year so it was great spending the time with him. The theme of camp this year was "Knights of the Round Table". They had the traditional and fun activities of BB guns, archery, and knot tying but also had some really great theme activities such as jousting, catapults, leather working, wheelbarrow jousting, building catapults, and some group games. The boys all had a great time. I think the different types of jousting was defiantly the favorite (what boy wouldn't like hitting each other with a pool noodle?). Unfortunately I forgot my camera both days so there are no pictures to share.

Growth Through New Things

Yesterday I received two new callings in church. The first is to be a Relief Society instructor and the second is to be the Wolf Leader in Cub Scouts. I have not yet been released from being a Primary teacher, but I have a few weeks until I have to teach in Relief Society for them to find a replacement for me. It is interesting how I am being released from a calling that I have been in for years. There has only been one calling since I was married that was not in Primary. Now I am in two completely new callings that will stretch my comfort level. I think I am more comfortable with cub scouts because it is with children. Being a elementary teacher I can handle teaching boys, it is just learning the cub scout program so I can make sure the boys advance. I am a lot more nervous about teaching in Relief Society. I have never taught adults and get very nervous speaking in front of them. This will definitely be a growth experience. I hope I can honor my Heavenly Father through these callings and serve the members of our ward.

Pinewood Derby

On Tuesday night Jesse participated in his first Pinewood Derby. He was very excited about his car which he named "Silver Tank". It was silver (of course) with snakes painted on it. Jesse built the car with his dad and mom helped to paint it. Although his car did not win, Jesse loved racing it and had fun. We were very proud of Jesse's behavior and attitude throughout the night!

Jesse's car "The Silver Tank"!

Jesse showing of his car with Robert before its final painting.
Jesse's first race!
Jesse with eyes glued to the competitions races.
Another race for Jesse.

One of Jesse's races!