Sublett Craziness: a step closer to an eagle...

My 16 year old discovered scouting about two and a half years ago... he loves it. He has earned merit badges galore. He has been on almost every single hiking trip possible. He would sleep in a tent or a hammock every night if we would allow it. He has ridden over 300 miles on his bike since joining scouts. He just finished hiking 92 miles while carrying over 40 pounds on his back across New Mexico. He can pack a bag in a seconds notice. He is happy to start a fire or whittle a "sword" for his brother. He is the pure definition of an "outdoors man"...

Now it is time for the boy scout to become an Eagle Scout... this past Saturday, Alex completed his Eagle Project... he had over 35 guys and dads come out to help him work on our church/preschool playground.... they removed a couple dead trees, removed a slide that was not in a safe position and then re-installed it to a better location, and then they laid new mulch in low areas making the slides and swings a safer place to play.

It was a full day of work from 7:30am-4pm. Alex was tired... but not just because he had to work. Alex had to lead. He had to communicate his wishes and plan to the guys and instruct them on how to complete the project. He was equipped with a list of jobs, ideas to keep guys moving, and encouraging words to use.

He did a great job. Not only because the playground looks amazing, but also because he did it... Alex does not enjoy telling people what to do and trying to communicate with large groups of people... but he did it with a smile and a lot of success.

there is power in prayer!

Now, he must get 5 letters of recommendation, write a paper about his life goals, and then sit in front of an eagle board of review... just a few more steps, and he will achieve EAGLE SCOUT...

I am such a proud mama!

they put mulch and mats under the swings