Becoming a Wolf

Friday night was the Cub Scout Crossover Picnic.  It is where the boys walk over a bridge to the next ranking in scouts, which in Charlie's case happens to be a wolf.

My 2004 camera has gone into retirement so I dusted off its 2011 replacement, took it off the shelf, and decided to give it a whirl.  The results were far less than fabulous, but...

Hopefully the learning curve on this thing is pretty quick.  This IS the season to be taking pictures!

Oh, did I forget to mention - part of the ceremony involves facepaint?  It was only a little Lord of the Flies.  We have been far closer previous in the year, but I guess that is boys being boys.

Cub Scouting

The trek to the Knob.  The trip was intended to have more scrambling over sandy rocks, but high tide stepped in and altered the plans.  The boys and the dogs didn't mind.  Part beach, part woods, pure energy motored the crew to the Knob (and back again).  The perfect remedy for cabin fever.  Spring can't come soon enough...

 

 

 

Derby Day - After the Races

 Rad Racer (No. 3) in third place. Way to go Chaz!!!

Derby Day - Ribbons

Charlie's friend, Adam, took first.  Ned took second, and Charlie came in third.

Abandoned lunch.

Derby Day - The Race

Charlie's is the silver and black car on the far position.

Derby Day - The Anticipation

Today's the day...  The car is ready, weighted, and graphited.  Last night was weigh in and today is the race.