patches

Last night was my first official pack meeting as a bear den leader.

I squeezed into my scout "jacket"- and put a smile on.

Here is my den in their new patch vests I made them.

Everyone who finished the achievements at home I gave them to do got one tonight as a reward for following through. My older boys had these- patch vests- if you have a cub scout they are really great to have. In cubs there are so many patches & pins to earn that don't officially go on the uniform- so this is a great way to display & wear them proudly (also it keeps all those patches/pins from being shoved in a box & forgotten.){ To keep things private I am not taking any photos from the front.}

{the garden & shed covered in doggy footprints}
Yesterday I went to a convention put on by the school district on technology in the classroom. (I forgot my camera %$#@!) It was a great opportunity to see what new technology is being use & can be used to help kids learn. I went as the Community Council Rep. but learned a lot about things that can help keep kids attention & focus. I am applying some of the ideas to scouts/homework. There is so much technology out there & these kids- they don't know life without it. I am looking for some pod casts to help teach my scouts next month on information (newspapers, television, Internet) and to help Trent with his times tables--- if any of you tech savvy readers out there have any good ideas- drop me a note, please!

We got blasted by about six inches of snow on Sunday & it's still here. I love fresh snow- it has been so cold, it still looks fresh. I hear we are maybe getting more today.

Today I have CREated a day at home - like my non busy day last week!
I am so excited for today- just me & the dogs... I'm trying to be positive here- making home a better place & working on a project that is a surprise birthday gift so I can't show it... just yet.
*what are you creating?