Tenderfoot No More

We missed the family reunion this year to allow Jacob the opportunity to attend his first Boy Scout summer camp at Bear Creek. Tuesday night, Jacob was awarded his Second Class rank in scouting. This is the second step on the path to becoming an Eagle Scout, which right now is his goal. He worked hard in the 100 plus degree Texas heat and he made good use of his time by also earning his first three Boy Scout merit badges...Swimming, Fishing and Leatherworks. From what we understand, camp also gave him a jump start on his next rank, First Class. We are so proud of him! He came back from camp this year exhausted and dirty, but also with his head held a little higher and a clear difference in maturity. Oh yes, and he had campfire stories to tell!