Arrow Of Light

Joshua is turning 11 on Saturday, so this was his very last pack meeting, here are the awards that he received last night:

Aquanaut

Artist

Communicator

Family member

HandyMan

Naturalist

Showman

Sportsman

World conservation

2 compass points

and a badge for earning all 20 weblos badges

Plus a couple of belt loops to add to the rest of his awards

And last but not least the most important award of all his ARROW OF LIGHT!

Good Job Josh on working so hard in Weblos this year. His scout leaders were very proud of him because he was able to earn all 20 awards in less than a year, our ward split last year and Josh didn't have any leaders for a few weeks maybe even a month or longer, so he had less than a year to complete all of the requirements.

I am very proud of Him for sticking with scouts, he had some problems with a bully earlier in the year and he wanted to quit all together, so I am very proud of him for sticking it out!

It is official

I now have a child in Middle School. We got Jakob all registered for his 7Th grade year!

2 Down 1 more to go!

I got Josh and Jacey all registered for school today, they are both really excited about who their teachers are going to be this year, and they are both really excited to start school on the 30Th! I must say that I am really excited for school to start too!

Jake registers for his first year of middle school on Thursday, he's not as excited about going back to school as his brother and sister are, and I must say I'm not really excited about Middle School either, (or the fees that go along with it) although I really can't wait for all of them to go back. It has been a fun but LOOOOONG summer!

My baby is growing up

Jena got her first real haircut this week, she doesn't look like a baby anymore, she looks like a little girl.

Doesn't she look cute!

Happy Independence Day!

The City of Idaho Falls Celebrated Independence Day on the Third of July this year, so here are some pictures of the Burger Families festivities!





We went to Freeman Park to watch fireworks, you have to go a few hours early to get a good place to sit and a good place to park so that when the fireworks are over you can get out of the park quickly and not have to wait for hours! (we have made the mistake of having a bad parking spot in years past)


This years before fireworks entertainment:





Giant Bubbles! The kids had so much fun with these, I think that they will become a tradition!
We also had the soccer ball, a Frisbee and Uno to play, and lots and lots of treats to eat!






Jena was totally in her element, she loves to be outside. She just ran and ran for hours yesterday. The poor girl wore herself out and only lasted about 5 minutes into the firework show before she fell asleep, but she had lots of fun doing it!





Oh and of course we can't forget the glow sticks for when it gets dark out!

Look what we saw on the way to Rexburg today!

Who needs to go to the zoo when you can see lots of different animals on the way to Rexburg. Not only did we see the camel, we also saw: bison, llamas, horses, cows, and cranes.

Eclipse

I was fortunate enough to be invited to go with some friends down to Pocatello last night to see a pre-midnight screening of the movie Eclipse. (Loved the movie I think it is the best one so far!) I had such a good time! I'm so glad we didn't have to wait in the huge line for the midnight premier! ( if I wouldn't have had the opportunity to see it earlier in the evening, there is no way that I would have stood in line to see it at midnight)

This is what happens when.....

You leave Jena to be watched by her brothers and sister while you take a shower and get ready for church.




Doesn't she look pretty with red marker all over her face, and an hour before it time for church. Gotta love Sunday's that Joe has to work.

Josh's scout awards

Josh earned his Weblos, and was awarded it at pack meeting last night along with a bunch of other awards.

In addition to his Weblos he also received:

A Weblos day camp badge

Citizen Pin

Citizenship pin and belt loop

Outdoorsman pin

Forester pin

Rediman pin

Archery pin and belt loop

Compass Badge and a compass point.

His scout leaders are hoping that he will receive all 20 awards along with his arrow of light before he turns 11 in August, and with their help he will probably make it!

AWESOME!

Awesome is Jena's new word of the week. It was just so darn cute how she says it that we had to make a video for all to see!

Choo Choo the Big Train is Coming Down the Track, and guess who got to ride it!

Look what we did last night!

The kids were really excited about being able to ride the train, they had lots of fun, and the best part about the train ride, it was free!

Watch out for door knobs

This is what happens when you run into a door knob. Lucky for Jacey they were able to use glue and a steri strip and not have to stitch her up!

IS SUMMER VACATION OVER YET?

Jena What Did We See at the Store?

We took the girls to Cal Ranch last night to see the baby chicks and baby ducks. I love how Jena says ducky and chicken.

People are so amazing

I posted about my friends little boy yesterday, on how he needs a liver transplant. It was also posted on Face book, I have a couple friends that don't even know this other friend or her little boy, who have contacted her and are willing to help. I am just so amazed at people's willingness to help others in need. I know we live in a world where most people aren't willing to help others so this feels my heart with so much joy, love, and appreciation for those who are willing to help!

You Guys Are Awesome!

A post for my friend

My dear friend Tessa sent this message on Face book, and I wanted to pass it along.

"We are looking for a liver donor for our 5 yr old son, Hayden. He has been battling Biliary Atresia, a liver disease, since birth. Donor must be: A+ blood type, between 25-50, not taking any long term daily medication now or in the past & be in excellent health, If you....would be able to be a liver donor for Hayden please contact Tessa at 801-941-2993."

If you can't be a liver donor, please keep the Cullimore family in your prayers.