Camp Belzer 2011 (1 of 2)

Isaac and Jacob attended Cub Scout Day Camp this week, in Indianapolis, at Camp Belzer. With Nancy and Kris Fosnot as chaperones, they enjoyed a week full of new things. Here are a few images.

With the 'Belzer Beast'

Cub Scouts Promotion Day

Sunday was the last day of scouts for the year. Isaac moved up to the Webelos rank, and Jacob to the Wolf rank. They will start this summer working on requirements for their new ranks.

To celebrate the year both boys built model rockets and launched them. Jacob's was 'The Flame' a light rocket that flew so high we lost sight of it.



Isaac build 'Discovery' and modeled it after the space shuttle.



Pack 98

Hurricane Soccer 2011

Despite Isaac sitting out the season due to injury, Jacob enjoyed his games at Upward Soccer. He was one of the youngest in his age bracket, but did manage to score one mid-season goal. The boys enjoy both playing and watching and look forward to continuing practice in the yard.

Isaac's Piano Talents

Isaac has been practicing a piece recently, Spanish Caballero, that is one of his favorites. Enjoy.

Recent Events

Just a few thoughts about the boys recently. Isaac suffered a broken arm, two bones, in his first soccer practice of the year. He has handled it well, but is missing out on playing against his brother. Maybe this fall?

Jacob has progressed greatly in his first grade work. He is reading well, and recently completed a writing assignment. He had no help on the spelling, so it is rather terrible, but he sticks to things and impressed his Daddy with the length of this. Enjoy.

Suzuki Piano Recital

Isaac began piano lessons in February of 2009, two years ago, and today held a recital for completing his first Suzuki book.

The Suzuki method teaches by ear and memorization, so he has not used written music to learn any of these 19 pieces.

His teacher, Mrs Hudson was here to guide him through the recital. She is an excellent teacher and he enjoys his time with her each week.

Isaac invited some friends, family and neighbors and performed for us very well. He also selected the dessert menu, cheesecake and nobake chocolate cookies, and it was delicious.

He will now get a whole three days off from practice and then begin on his second book. His teacher presented him with a bust of J.S. Bach as inspiration (a la Schroeder.)

I know it's Beethoven, but you get the idea.

Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby

Isaac and Jacob competed their cars in the Pinewood Derby race at church today. There were 15 boys in the event.

Isaac truck, named "Legos" did not make it out of the initial heats but placed as runner up for 'best in show.'

Jacob's car, named "Bug Blaster" got faster through the day and made it in to the final group of 8. He won 7 of the 8 heat races and was the overall winner. It's neat to see a 6 year-old beat out 4th and 5th graders.

Nancy and I are even more proud of how well Isaac handled his disappointment and how humble Jacob was about his win. It will be hard to top next year.