Monday, May 5, 2008

Girl Scouts, Tennis, and a Little Peanut

Yesterday afternoon, at Camp Neche, Aleah's Girl Scout troop had a meeting along with a "bridging " ceremony. The ceremony is for the brownies bridging over to juniors. Because of this, family was invited for the pizza lunch and the ceremony. Typically Girl Scout events do not involve the family - the opposite of Boy Scouts. Anyway, Aleah was one of those who bridged over.

Before beginning, the brownies beautified the bridge.

Some of the group waiting around for lunch to start. Because I was recording video, I don't have pictures of the bridging ceremony.

Samantha really didn't want her picture taken that day. I think she may be self-conscious about her red cheeks. She is the last of the kids to get fifth disease, of which red cheeks is a symptom.

Miss North Dakota USA, Stephanie Tollefson, took part in the event, by signing autographs and informally answering questions from the girls. You probably can't see her very well, but she is the blond at the second table from the right. Miss USA is the partnership between Donald Trump and NBC, along with Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA.

After supper we went out to play some tennis, a first for me and the kids. Aleah and Samantha are both participating in Bismarck Parks and Rec tennis this summer. Aleah is posing with her new racquet.

I am excited about this development. Hopefully more will come.

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