Baby birds

One of the kids' homemade birdhouses finally has some residents! We had to take a picture through the little opening, but they are in there : ).

STEM camp - Derek & Dustin

Derek and Dustin were able to attend a great free camp over at Florida State University PC Campus.  It focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).  It was even better for me because Derek could drive them there!  Our family attended the awards ceremony on Friday afternoon.

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

All 4 cub scouts raced against each other several times.  Brandon's car was always the fastest, so he was very happy!

Brandon with his Cubmaster, Brother Winterton

Brandon with his car and some small trophies from the refreshment cupcakes!

Romeo

We have agreed to help take care of Romeo on a somewhat long term dog-sitting basis.  He's a bichon.  It's an odd situation for sure.  His owners recently moved here from South Dakota into a rental property and although they were under the impression that pets were negotiable, they were told otherwise once they moved in (via registered letter).  They don't know anyone here (including us quite honestly), but we have agreed to keep him for a while at least (possibly up to a year). He's a pretty good dog and we're all getting used to one another.  It gives us a good trial run on dog ownership, and we can just give him back for vacations.  Not too bad really.

Kaylee made the mistake of letting him run by the pond.  It took about 2 hours to pick all the beggar lice out of his fur.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Against my better judgment, I agreed to volunteer at Cub Scout Day Camp this year.  It actually wasn't too bad, and Brandon and Cody had a good time.  The theme was Star Wars.

Derek helped volunteer the day that they built "pod racers."

Of course, you can't always be happy - especially when you're being offered for $14.99 (the name tags were printed on the back of old price tags).

All smiles on race day.

Showing off some Jedi skills

Other projects Brandon made at Day Camp

Summer Scout Camp at Tuckabatchee in AL

Scouts from Troop 310

More randomness

Kaylee decided mom needed some special treatment after a week at Girls' Camp.  If only mom had been able to sleep a little longer before breakfast in bed arrived :).

Brandon on our newly refurbished swing seat.

It has wood on the back now, so hopefully it won't be breaking through anymore!

A box turtle that the kids found.

 Brandon flying his birthday kite during the recent tropical storm.