Running...In The Rain. And Wind. On the Lake.

Yup, this is how I remember cross country. Running in the rain and wind and being cold. But it didn't bother Ben. He got 18th place at the race at Maumee Bay State Park. His whole goal was to beat his friend. He ran neck and neck with him until the very end when his friend beat him by one person. 

The First Cub Scouts Belt Loops

Ben got his first Cub Scout belt loops. He got one for reverence (going to church) and for his nature hike. He proudly wears his belt to school every day. And is constantly asking how he can earn more belt loops. 

A Cub Scouts Adventure

Ben's cub scouts pack took a nature hike along the Maumee river. The older boys had to do a five mile hike. The 6 year old weren't quite up for that, so they walked about 45 minutes and then turned around. While they hiked, Nick and I took a shorter walk around the canal and then went canoeing! They had free canoeing set up at Providence park that day and Nick wanted to do it, so we did! 

And then a random Nick selfie while we waited for Ben to get back.

A Random Sunset

A random pretty sunset as viewed from the Turnpike

Happy Birthday, Janie!

We helped Janie celebrate her first birthday! It was a rock'n purple party! The birthday girl loves her some frosting! (My kind of girl!)

Cross Country - The First Meet

Ben's first official cross country meet was in Bowling Green. It was a beautiful day for a race! He ran his half mile in 4:40 and came in 20th place!