Katie's last football game

 

So our junior high adventure with Katie is slowly coming to an end this year in 8th grade.  Tuesday night was her last football game to dance with the Jacket Jazz.  They actually didn't "dance" at halftime b/c it was homecoming and they just kind of accented the band while the court was presented.  I did get some good pictures, though.

 

Mark and his girls:

This is more of a realistic picture of our family:

Yup.. I am that short.  In fact Katie has started almost cuddling over me like a parent:

Katie and Jessie:

Katie and some of her teammates:

Katie is he tallest one next to the band:

Like I said, not much dancing going on this night, but now we can move onto basketball season, and I should be able to get some cute pics soon. Geaux Jackets!

Camp Marydale Fall campout

This Saturday, Emma and her Girl Scout troop had a great day at Camp Marydale in St. Francisville.  The weather was amazing and we had one of the best days ever.  Emma has several new girls in her troop this year, including her best friend, Addie.  We all enjoyed the festivities:

 

 

Emma and Addie when we arrived - it was a chilly morning!

 

Erin, Emma, Addie and Mia:

Alena, Addie Emma and Erin:

The whole troop waiting for the flag raising ceremony:

Action shot:

Emma and Addie say the Girl Scout promise after the Pledge of Allegiance:

Our first activity of the day was archery.  They were so excited, and it ended up being a great learning experience.  Almost everybody ended up hitting the target, even the tiny ones!  Emma and Addie both hit their pumpkin targets several times.  Watch out Katniss.

After our archery class, we took a small break before heading on our haunted hike.  This was tons of fun b/c the trail was decorated with "scary" props and it was great exercise for all of us, including me!

After our hike and lunch, the last activity of the day was riding horses.  Because we didn't receive the message that jeans were required, we ended up having to ride in shifts b/c we shared jeans and leggings.  It was a little dramatic at first, but everybody ended up being able to ride.  Emma and Erin were in the 2nd shift. 

The last event of the day was the Bridging ceremony where girls transitioning from Daisies to Brownies or Brownies to Juniors (as we were) or Juniors to Cadets make the "bridge" to the next level.  It was very sweet.  The actually gave the girls junior mint candies after they crossed the bridge.  Super cute.