From Wolf to Bear

Cohen earned his wolf badge last summer, but didn't actually get it until Pack Meetings started back up in the fall.  Here's some pictures from the ceremony.  Cohen pinning the Mother's Pin on me...

No, I'm not running for office--though I realize that I am dressed like I am in this picture.  Haha...

Cohen survived his trip into the Bears' Den too...

He's been a Bear for almost a year now, and just earned that rank too.  He loves going to scouts and being with all his buddies.  Good job, Coco!  --Lindsay

Brace Face No More

Connor got his braces off in September, so that calls for a before and after picture!

Here's his before.  Can you tell how much he enjoys taking pictures for his mama?

And here he is after the braces came off!  Doesn't he look fantastic?  And happier to take a picture?

His pearly white smile is awesome!  So that's one kid down, three more to go...and some of the younger ones are going to need to have some major work done.  Can't wait to see how expensive that's going to be!  Haha!  --Lindsay

Learning Soccer Skills From the Pros

Back in the fall, the boys got the opportunity to go to the ReAL Partner Summit with Poppy.  They got to meet all the players and get their autographs, and learn some soccer skills from them as well.  Here's some pictures from their fun day...

The boys with Kyle Beckerman...

With Albert Rusnak...

With Justen Glad...

How often do you get to kick the soccer ball around with a pro?

Getting tips on playing goalie from "The Wall of the Wasatch", Nick Rimando...

Cohen playing goalie...

A picture with Nick Rimando...

They got to tour the locker room too...

Group shot of everyone at the Partner's Summit...

Such a cool and fun experience for the boys!  Not many kids can say they've learned soccer tips from the pros!  Thank you Poppy and Nana!!  --Lindsay