My, How Time Flies

It seems like yesterday when Blake put on his original Cub Scout uniform. He was so excited to finally be able to be a Wolf in the Cub Scouts. He proudly wore the navy blue Cub Scout shirt, neckerchief, slide, belt and hat. He looked so grown up that day as he walked into the church in his full Cub Scout uniform with Wolf book in hand.

Today, on his 11th birthday, 'The Best Boy in the World' moved up from the Cub Scout program to the Boy Scout Program. He is an official member of the Longhorn Council, Pack 536, 11 year-old Boy Scout Troop. Tonight was his last official Pack meeting as a Cub Scout. He earned his Webelos badge, his Arrow of Light, which is one of the few badges you can wear on your scout uniform the rest of your life. He also earned his religious square knot, plus a whole lot of other little belt loops and badges. It was a super-fun Pack meeting. After that, he and his dad went to their 11 year-old Scout meeting. Did I happen to mention that my Handsome Husband is now and Assistant 11 year-old Scout Master? (They are going to have so much fun together!)

We couldn't finish the night without having a birthday cake. "Make a wish, Blake" May the next eleven years bring you as much joy as you've brought me these past eleven years . You truly are, 'The Best Boy in the World!"

Love, Mom

Yes. His new Boy Scout shirt is a little big. But he'll grow.

Blake - Getting ready to receive all his awards.

When a boy crosses over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, they literally cross a bridge. Awaiting them on the other side is every Eagle Scout in the room. They were happy to welcome Blake into the Boy Scouts.

Brother Ludlow telling Blake about all the great things he's going to experience in Boy Scouts.

It's just not your birthday if you don't eat cake.

Happy Birthday, Blake!!