Bear....and Wolf....

After all of the chaos of moving, I wasn't sure that either of the older boys would be interested in continuing Cub Scouts....I know I wasn't!  However....much to my chagrin, they were.  They jumped in as soon as we arrived, attending the local council's week long day camp just a few days after we arrived, followed by joining the local pack.  They have worked really hard this year...working on achievements, electives, belt loops...you name it...they are on it!  Every year Boy Scouts everywhere celebrate the Blue and Gold Banquet in honor of Boy's Scouts of America's birthday.  This year's chuck wagon and western themed banquet, the boys received their next rank!  They were both so excited, and my mama's heart was pretty proud!

Not only did Seth receive his Wolf Badge, but also participated in a face painting ceremony..."The black on your chin stands for happiness from your days as a Tiger Cub. The red on your forehead is for bravery when you become a Bear. The yellow across your nose is for sunlight along the Wolf trail. Wolf Cubs, remember the meaning of your Wolf paint. It shows that you are ready to move along the upward trail of Scouting." Zach received his Bear badge...and also was honored with getting his face painted..."The yellow on your chin stands for Sunlight from the Wolf Trail. The blue on your forehead is for loyalty when you become a Webelos Scout. The red on your cheeks is for courage and the hard work you and your parent did to achieve the Bear Rank. Bear Cubs; remember the meaning of your Bear paint. It shows that you are ready to move along the upward trail of Scouting." Great job boys!!!