Boy Scout Day at the Kentucky Capital

Today my neighbor Gwen and I decided to take our kids out of school (minus her daughter) for Boy Scout Day at the Capital.  We also took our friend CJ with us who is our friend from church.  His mom had to work, otherwise she would have also joined us.  It was an approved "Educational Enhancement" opportunity so the kids would be "excused" from school.  We arrived there bright and early (9:30ish) and our first stop was the Governor's Mansion. 

Our next stop was hopping on the trolley and making our way to the Kentucky History Museum.  The trolley was running all day just for the scouts.  It was a very handy way to travel around Frankfort.

 

Ethan pointing to our county (SCOTT) in Kentucky

Coal! 

Wall of Governors!

 

 

After we finished our time at the Kentucky History Museum we got back on the trolley and it dropped us off right in front of the State Capital.  We went to the Governor's office, the House and Senate Chambers, the Supreme Court area and more.  It was a GREAT time!!  I am so glad we decided to spend this day together in Frankfort.

 

 Right outside the Governor's office.  He was actually in there while we were taking this picture.  His secretary was like, "quick, take a picture!"

Dolls of all the Governor's 1st ladies.  Quite a fun collection.  Brinley liked this part of the exhibit.

The kids in the Supreme Court

In the House of Representatives

This is a former Kentucky Governor who is now a Senator.

 

Cub Scouts is the BEST!

Tonight Ethan and Ashton both made something super great at Cub Scouts.  We are so lucky that they both have WONDERFUL, GREAT, FANTASTIC den leaders!!  We seriously couldn't have scored any better!

Ashton made a key holder.  Isn't it super?

Ethan made a bird feeder as well as a poster about his favorite animal . . . the stingray.  His turned out great too!!

Bobcat, Smobcat!

Tonight during intermission at the Pinewood Derby they had a mini pack meeting.  Ashton earned his Bobcat.  He has worked very hard on his scouting and enjoys it very much.  We are so proud of him.  Here is a picture of him receiving it from his Den Leader.

Start Your Engines!

Tonight was the annual Pinewood Derby.  Ashton was extra excited since this was his first time being an "official" participant.  They both designed their cars (with A LOT) of help from Uncle Luke and were very pleased with how they turned out.

I always hold my breath the first time my kid's cars go down the track.  I am nervous that they are going to go half as fast as the other scouts.  But hallelujah, they were FAST.  Really fast!

Ashton and Ethan's cars ROCKED!  They did very well this year!

Here are pictures from the night. 



Right before we left the house.  Adding the ever so important WHEELS!

The "Goods"

The refreshment tables

One of the cutest "put the car on the track" helpers

Nervous Ashton

Ethan's car wins this heat!  Yay!

Ashton watching the competition with his buddy

The (3) finalists' dads

Ethan receiving his medal

Ashton with 2 of his fellow Wolf Scouts.  The Wolves took 2 out of 3 places!

Ashton with his medal and trophy.  Very happy boy!

Ethan set up this little display for a "kodak" moment

P.S.  One of the best things of the night was the look on the other parents' faces when Ashton walked in with a uncarved, blank piece of wood.  The only cutting that took place on his car was taking off about 1/2" off the top.  There was no incline, wedge, or anything done to his car.  All he wanted was for it to look like a football field!  Mission accomplished.  So just remember when working on your PWD car, the design means pretty much NOTHING to the speed.  It is all in the Axels, the Wheels and the Weight!

Sneak Peek!

Here is a sneak peak of Ethan and Ashton's Pinewood Derby Cars.  You may notice that Ashton's car is not a typical looking car.  He saw this idea online and HAD to duplicate it using his favorite Minnesota Vikings football field.  Thanks to Uncle Luke for making that dream come true!  I think they both turned out GREAT.  Now if we could just get dad to get the wheels on!!

Big Bad Wolf!

Today Ethan received his "Wolf" badge at Cub Scout Pack Meeting. Now I have to sew on a Bobcat Patch and a Wolf Patch. I better get busy!

We are very proud of Ethan and his scouting accomplishments. It helps that he had a fabulous Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader. Thank you Sister Charles and Sister Rennick!!

The Wolf Pack!

Here is a picture I took tonight of Ethan's Wolf Den from Cub Scouts. There activity was to pick up trash around the church building. Aren't they a cute bunch?