Noah's promotion

Friday evening we went to Noah's scout ceremony where he was awarded several honors. Steph had put together a scrapbook and our place was marked by a twig and decorated can stating Tigers Noah Walters. Noah was very proud of having crafted the centerpiece. The evening started out with a carry-in supper and way too much food!

Noah was part of the color guard and helped put the flag into position.

The mothers were called up front and their scouts 'pinned' them. Seconds after I took this shot my camera batteries died and Jeff's film ran out! Pat dashed to the corner store for batteries and Jeff raced to get the next roll of film in. We were up and running in no time. Obviously that whole 'be prepared' thing hadn't sunk in!

Proud Mom & Dad!

Proud Papa and Nana too!

They had an artist there doing caricatures of the scouts - you can see where he titled this one Noah-fett - continuing the Star Wars theme.

Three generations - Pat, Noah & Steph. Pretty cute bunch o'blondes.

After the awards were handed out you could tell something was in the works. Pretty soon the back door opened and here came a Star Wars contingency! The boys (& everyone else) were thrilled. Seth was away on a scout trip - I'm sure he would have loved this. Watch Noah's face as they walk past (it is better than watching the kiddo next to him picking his nose - didn't realize that until I got everything uploaded!)



After the Star Wars group marched in they mingled with the kids and posed for pictures. Here Noah is intimidating Darth Vader.

Don't know which character this guy is but the costuming was great!

Isn't this a cool idea for a bunch of boys? These actors were so gracious to come to the awards ceremony (& on a snowy evening too). Pat snapped this shot of the Walters with the group.

Congratulations Noah - job well done - may the force be with you!!