Life with Dylan

Category: Cub Scouts

  • My Deepest Apologies …

    Considering it has been almost 3 months since my last post, I must admit I have no excuse except that I have been extremely busy with work, school, and life in general! I will try to get caught up here with some of the highlights and promise to do better over the summer.

    The Cub Scout year ending with an overnight camp out and I sent my little guy off with Grandpa …

    Then it was time to earn his official Tiger Cub Rank!
    As May came to an end the Southern California weather began to warm up and we both needed to escape the hectic day to day life that can becomes so crazy. Being true to our Beach Baby roots, we headed down to Little Corona for some impromptu fun in the sun after school!
    No idea why this picture came out purple, but I absolutely love it!!
    June came and Mommy turned 40 … WOW!!

  • Cub Scouts are our life now!

    Well, if I wasn’t busy before with work, school and Dylan and I am now … Cub Scouts have taken over our life with pack meetings, den meetings, and fun outings.

     
    March 24th was the Cub Scout Water Rocket Derby … very cool if I do say so myself!
    Then, just a few days later was the HIKE … not just a casual walk through the fields overlooking the ocean, but a 5 mile hike near Ridge Crest Park at the very top of Newport Coast. The first 30 minutes or so was not bad … beautiful views and a flat walking surface.
     
    Then we got to the hill … the very steep hill that went down toward the ocean …
    at this point Dylan was feeling good and ready to continue the hike to our destination for lunch.

    Aside from warning the boys to stay on the dirt pathway and away from the poison oak lunch was great. Sitting in the shade was a welcome relief to the boys as well as the parents! The meadow was so beautiful and the weather was perfect for what we had planned. Unfortunately, it had to come to an end at some point and we knew we had to walk back up the steep hill we had walked and/or slid down. 
    Dylan posing next to a hitching post and his reaction when I told him we had to walk back now!

  • Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner

    Dylan attended his first Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner, celebrating 100 years of scouting. This dinner was extra special for Dylan because his Grandpa was the guest speaker … telling stories of how the very first Boy Scout Jamboree was held right here in Newport Beach, about 2 blocks from where I grew up. He showed the boys his Eagle Scout pin, Merit Badges, and original Boy Scout Field Book. How cool is that?

    All of the parents were amazed how quiet and attentive the boys were listening to him share his stories. My Dad really has a way of connecting with people, especially kids!

    Dylan and Grandpa
    The evening finished up with a classic spaghetti dinner, games for the boys, and chocolate cake! So much fun for everyone and such a proud moment for Grandpa!

  • Pinewood Derby

    Dylan raced in his first Cub Scout Pinewood Derby last night. I had no idea how “serious” pinewood derby racing was until last night. Wow! Dylan worked hard with Grandpa cutting and sanding a block of pine into the shape of his car. Then he painted it … a special green color that he chose all by himself from mommy’s special paints. (And was very upset that I was disturbing him by taking a picture)
    After the paint was dry we carefully selected the stickers he bought at the craft store and placed them on his car. He came up with a name for his car … The Turbo Cobra
    After much anticipation, Dylan raced his car. Heat after heat… and took second place in the Tiger Cub Division. He also won for Best Car Name! We are all very proud of Dylan and his great sportsmanship!