Earlier this month, our cub scout pack had a pack meeting where the boys receive any patches and belt loops they have earned. This is always exciting for my cookie, but this meeting was way, way, way more exciting! He finally earned his hiking stick. He had to complete 6 hikes in order to receive it and finally that great day had arrived. Now, we need to sand it and then stain it to his liking. And any other hikes completed will earn him pins and accessories for his stick. Needless to say, I'm a very proud momma. Not only did he earn his hiking stick, but he is the youngest scout in the pack to do so!
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| WAY TO GO BOOGIE BOO! |
Soon after, our cub scout pack did a pre-hike on Key Biscayne. This is a good hike to get the boys ready to do the Old Cutler Hike that is 12.6 miles. It also is a great opportunity for them to learn about our native plants here in South Florida.
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| Beautiful Key Biscayne |
Some of the plants we came across during the hike were the Sable Palm (state tree), Poison Wood (more poisonous than Poison Ivy I've heard), Sea Grapes and the Palmetto Palm. Lately, I've been very lazy when it comes to taking pictures. I promise to be good and take pictures of the trees mentioned next time we do this hike.
Boog obviously brought along his hiking stick. I mean what 8 year old boy that has worked as hard as he has, hiking over 40 miles in just 6 hikes, wouldn't bring his well deserved hiking stick? Even if the only mountain we have here in South Florida is Mount Trashmore. :) However, as excited as he was, I was certain he wouldn't make it past the first 10 minutes with the stick. So, I was pleasantly surprised that he didn't ask me to carry it for him until almost the end. As you can see from the first picture, it is a big stick that he still has to grow into. :)
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The picture below was taken during the Old Cutler Hike last weekend. As mentioned before, it totals 12.6 miles, starting at Bayside in downtown Miami and ending at the old Parrot Jungle in Pinecrest. We almost didn't participate since it was pouring down rain at 6:45 that morning. I don't know about you but I wasn't looking forward to hiking over 12 miles in wet clothes and sneakers. But at 7am the rain stopped and we decided to take a chance and go for it. We did have a chase car so if the weather got too bad, we could always hop in the dry car.
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| Walking by the water in Coconut Grove |
Its hard to tell in the picture above, but it ended up being an absolutely gorgeous day! Which meant there was no need to seek refuge in the chase car. But if we are talking honestly, as much as I hate getting caught in the rain, I started to wish for some around mile 8. Boy were my feet hurting!!!! Anyway, we persevered and completed the hike (sans the hiking stick) in 6 hours and with a feeling of great accomplishment. This is our second year participating in the hike. woo hoo!!!!
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Well that is pretty much what we have been up to recently... leaving very little energy left to do anything crafty unfortunately. Here's to hoping I can squeeze in some quality time with my sewing machine this weekend.
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Wait, before I check out, I'd like to ask for your help with something. My friend's mom gave me a ziplock full of old spools. I know...she's awesome right?! I just love them and am dying to do something with them. I've googled it to see what others have come up with and the only thing I somewhat liked was to frame them and hang them on the wall. I mainly liked the idea because hanging them on the wall would allow me to appreciate them whenever I want, but I'm not sold on it either. If you know of any other ways to display/use these cool spools let me know. Thanks!
Maddy =)
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