WACHINKSAPA

Dawson worked hard this last year to earn his arrow of light. He loved scouts, and I think that is directly related to the awesome and amazing leaders that we had! They were so great!

Our pack has a lady come and explain all of the colors of the feathers. Part of the ceremony is calling them with their Indian names. I worked with Dawson to choose something that I thought fit him. But of course this picky boy couldn't decide. Finally, he decided on Wachinksapa, which means wise. I think that this describes him as the old soul that he is.

Then the boys each have a pouch that you put something in meaning in it so that they can remember the things that are important as they journey through life as a boy scout and priesthood holder. It was quite emotional to see the leaders get choked up and start to cry. These boys are 'their boys.'

Sister Jackie Marley

Brother Lane Marley

These are Wachinksapa's faces as we did the ceremony and added to their leather pouch.

Kade, Teagan, Dawson, with 2 of the very best!

Boys, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments! Keep up the hard work and always remember who you are!

LAST RACE

Brandon and I were excited to have our last Pinewood Derby race under our belt. It was so cool for the boys to celebrate!

I put together Ding Dong metals for each boy that had their award on them as well. It was fun to do a mixture for the boys!

Our boy!

Dawson decorated his car all by himself, so we are especially proud of him for that!!!

Dawson did awesome and was 3rd place this year! Good job buddy!!!

REGATTA #2 FOR DAWSON

This week was the annual Rain Gutter Regatta for Cub Scouts.  This Dawson's 2nd time doing it and he had an idea for his boat.  He wanted it to be blue and green with 'waves splashing up over it'.  We came up with a plan and painted it!

Here he is all ready to go at the church.

Short, small burst of blowing gets the job done!

And he really liked to check out the competition too!!!

We had a couple of things that we had to fix.  We are so lucky that Brandon was able to even have made the Regatta since his work has been so crazy!

But you can definitely tell that he had a wonderful time!!!

Thank you Brother Wolff for taking some of these pictures for me!!!  I can't believe that in less than 2 weeks, Dawson will be in Webelos!  Crazy!

AIMING FOR 2nd

I'm sure any Dad would tell you that you always want to win when it comes to a Pinewood Derby. But this Mom was hoping for anything but 1st! Really, 2nd place would be great.

Here he is before the race with his Pit Pass (made by Sister Beebee)!

We also were lucky enough to have a popcorn stand and cookies.  Here is Sady and Shelby.  Such cute girls!!!

Sister Poppleton is his Bear Den Leader!

Grandma was NOT excited about a picture, but said yes if she could be in with Faith!!!

Of course, Kate couldn't help but ask when she gets to race her car!!!

And the end result was that Dawson came in 3rd.  We were excited none the less and were happy that he was able to participate!  (Kate REALLY wants to be in any picture that I take!)

Here is his certificate.  GO Big D!!!

Dad and Kate

Here is Sam (on the end), Kade (1st), Teagan (2nd), and Dawson (3rd)

Way to go Bears!!!

DAWSON'S A BEAR!!!

Dawson was privileged enough to have awesome, amazing, awe-inspiring leaders for his Bear Den.  Sister Poppleton and Brother Poppleton really had a plan in place and worked hard to make sure that all of the boys that go through the Bear Den earn this great award!

Dawson's turn

Unfortunately, Brandon couldn't make it that night.  A big thank you to grandma Kathy for coming and joining our Blue and Gold Banquet!!!  Congrats Dawson for your hard work!

64 RACES

We had a fun time participating in our very first pinewood derby.  Our ward, Chubbuck 3rd, ran a total of 64 races. 

Brandon and Dawson worked very hard.  We have to thank Megan Reno for helping us out with some of the vinyl as well.   

Here Dawson is with his car "Stardust Dragon"

The hard working crew

Kate enjoying her grandmas and her blanket

Receiving an award

The wolf den - Dawson, Tegan, Sam, and Kaden

Wolf scoreboard

Overall scoreboard

I'm sure that he can't wait to do it again next year!!!

BOBCAT IN THE HOUSE

We are very excited and proud of Dawson! He is now a bobcat!




On a side note, I am not looking forward to sewing on patches!

PACK MEETING BEGINS

We are now one of 'those' families. Every month, we will go to pack meeting to celebrate the accomplishments of the boys who earn awards. I am actually excited for Dawson. He truly loves being a scout and hanging out with the boys.

Ryan Johnson and Dawson

Cooperation task

DO YOUR BEST!

Dawson is the newest member of our Wolf Den!!! Brandon is the Wolf Den Leader (and I am one of the unspoken assistants.)

Dawson has been so excited to join scouts and we hope that it will be an adventure of a lifetime for him!



Good luck Dawson and always do your best!