Pack Night for our Cubs

Tuesday night was pack night for our Cub Scouts and what fun we had. We started out with not one but two graduation/Arrow of Light ceremonies. It was awesome to see Nathan Gerdes and Zach Jensen accomplish so much and be an example to the younger cub scouts.Zach Jensen and Nathan Gerdes with their graduation skins.

We then had a kite derby where we made paper bag kites, grocery bag parachutes, Bowman's were there to talk a little about "real" kite flying AND don't forget the homemade root beer floats. Yum yum!!

I wish my camera could take good night pictures because it was wonderful to see all the kids running around with their kites, and actually getting them in the air (the one night we actually wanted a breeze in Salem and there wasn't a wisp of one) . The sun was just setting and you could see the kites up against the red sky. What fun!

Our ward also earned the Summer time pack award which is a national award given by the scouting program. We held pack meetings all summer long and had great attendance. Yeah for us!!!

Back to School Night

Yep, it is that time of year again....Back to School Night.

This year the back to school night is being held on Wednesday, August 26th.

For Kershaw Intermediate School it begins at 7 p.m. and for Central Elementary School it begins at 6:30 p.m.

Another year, another chance to get to know our kids teachers and schedules. Plus I always love the opportunity to visit with other parents.

You keep me from getting lost....

Thank you to all who cheer me on...who keep me from getting lost.

Scared!!

Hi all. This is my first post and I'm not sure how to do all this but here goes.

My oldest, Stetson, has decided to join the National Guard. I am such a mommy about this. I know it's great to serve your country and all, but I am having a really hard time letting my first born put his life on the line. He leaves for basic on October 27 and will be gone for 8 weeks and then another 16 weeks to learn mechanics and small arms repair. He is really excited and I am trying to be upbeat and supportive when he's around.

My other kids are doing great also. Chelsea just started her sophomore year and Cassidy is now in the Junior High. They both like all their teachers and are excited about seeing all their friends daily again. My son Austin will start 8th grade in Ririe on Monday and can't wait! I will miss having him around daily, but I guess Ririe isn't real far away. lol Cassidy has been practicing volleyball and will try out Monday for the 7th grade team. I am rooting for her and she is loving it.

Our house has finally been started!! Dusty is doing a great job and the foundation is finished. The lumber for the framing is in my backyard and they are prepping my garage as I write this. I am so excited and love watching it progress.

I guess that's all for now.

One year ago today I woke-up and spoke (from the coma). I need God in my life. Miracles do happen. And He keeps helping me. THANKS for your help through it all too. God is geat, life is good and people are wonderful.


Love, Pamela

August Relief Society News

*The Rexburg Temple will be closed from August 4 - 17.

*August 9 - Priesthood meeting 7 p.m. at the Stake Center

*August 15 - Relief Society to clean the church. Meet at 9 a.m. spouses and children are welcome to come help.

*August 19 - Rexburg Temple cleaning assignment at 10 p.m.

*If you would like to participate in the garden swap, please email Kara Mortensen at gardenswap@aol.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUGUST BABES!!
3 - Cheris Vreeken
5 - Linda Haney
10 - Katie Harris
17 - Deon Campbell
19 - Renae Zollinger
27 - Jolinda Hansen
30 - Baillie Stock

Temple assignments:
19 - Cleaning at 10 p.m.
21 - Initiatory at 10 and 11 a.m.
No Sealings this month (Contact Bill Hirschi)

Lessons:
2 - Presidency Instruction
9 - CH 39:Relief Society Divine Organization of Women
16 - CH 40:How Glorious are Faithful, Just, and....
23 - Teaching for Our Times: Bishop's Choice
30 - Bishop's Instruction