end of the road

Last night was the end of the road
for Carter as a Cub Scout.
I think he earned EVERY award offered
in the cub scouting program.
He couldn't even fit all those belt loops
onto his belt anymore.
He has loved every minute of scouts,
so much so that he was better
at remembering the day
and time of the meetings than I was!
He earned his final award...
the Arrow of Light

Our new cubmaster was out of town,
so Tim filled in at the last minute...
once in a calling, always in a calling.
He was pretty excited to be able to present
Carter's last award.
It was even better because two of his best friends
also received the same award.

Tim talked to the boys about the importance
of continuing on as Boy Scouts,
working towards their Eagles,
and being examples to the younger boys.
They each got a headlamp
to help "light the way"
on their new Boy Scout path.

As usual, we painted up their faces
to make the award even more visible.
Usually...on the cheek...
but Carter wanted it centered on his forehead...
Don't ask....I have no idea why?!

Andrew, Carter, and Wyatt
such a good group of boys!

Such a fun night for all of us
and a proud moment for the mom and dad!

also...to keep in line with my post title...
we have officially reached the end
of the "Summer" road.
School starts Monday...
seriously!
Where did the summer go?
Guess I'll try and work on all those
summer projects that didn't make it
to the top of the to-do list :)