So I mentioned yesterday that our hike on the Konza was with Eliot's Cub Scout Pack. Yep, he is officially a Cub Scout, following in the footsteps of his dad, both Uncles and both Grandpa's - among others.
It was so fun to see Eliot buddy up with two of Aidin's classmates. He was thrilled to be hanging with the big boys.
Have I mentioned here (I'm sure I have) that I met my husband at Boy Scout Camp? He and my brother worked together at camp for a summer or two. I, being a teenage girl, was only to happy to visit on family nights. Years later when we had some classes together at KU we both thought the other one looked familiar..... It only took us a semester to figure out why.
Of course, I've blathered on about being a lifetime Girl Scout myself. Some of my oldest and dearest friends are those I have camped with and lived with as Girl Scouts all around the globe. I was so happy when Aidin and I were able to find a troop here in Manhattan.
It is a little intimidating, whether a girl or an adult, to find your niche in a new group, but they have welcomed us both with open arms, and for that I am grateful.
We do still love our old Lawrence troop, who camped with in October.
My mom was one of my Girl Scout leaders growing up, but I am still close with my other leader. And now that I am the leader, how lucky I feel to be close to all these kids.
Were you a Girl Scout? What is your best memory?