Camping Out at Fort Clinch

Jarod and Russell spent Friday night camping out at Fort Clinch with the Cub Scouts. They sure did have a lot of fun. (Jarod is behind the boy in yellow in the center) The only major problem they had was being woke up by raccoons in the trash cans.

After breakfast, they got to tour the Fort.

Jarod discovered the bathrooms - of course, being 9, all he could do was giggle.

They also got to watch them fire the cannons. How fun is that?

We are finally settling into normal. Russ and I are done taking weekend excursions by ourselves. At least until our next anniversary. What fun it was though! Report cards go home next Friday. I can't believe the first nine weeks of school is over already. The holidays are upon us.

I have taken on being a Discussion Leader at Bible Study Fellowship this year. So my Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are busy. It's proving to be such a blessing though. I was so concerned about my time management with all that being a DL entails but God has been so gracious, and so far, so good. I am able to stay on top of my house, my business, my kids and do BSF. It's quite exciting to be a part of it all. I know that God honors studying His word and He will make it all work out.

Russ is busy with School and Cub Scouts as he is the Assistant Cub Master this year. He loves it. I was a big grumbly last night having to sew 7 patches on his uniform, but all is well. I did not inherit my mother's love or talent for sewing. I have no patience for it. Now, my brother, on the other hand. He has the talent for it and is creating an entire workshop in his home so he can build his puppets. I guess I'll ask him to sew the patches on next time.... Hee Hee! Sewing is definitely one thing I took for granted as far as mom was concerned. I just always figured she would be around to do it. I can't believe that this December will be 6 years since her passing. Where does time go? I miss her.

Until next time.......