Eagle Scout

We have a new Eagle Scout in the family! Before the Christmas break Ryan officially received his rank as an Eagle Scout. Previous to receiving his award, he was doing the paperwork and planning and completing the project, which was building and placing benches at a local Nature Reserve Park. He, several boys and leaders all met together to build the benches prior to the day of the project, making the project completion day less time consuming. We also were able to spread mulch along a pathway in the park. We had a lot of help and were extremely grateful for the volunteers who came to support Ryan in completing his project.

To say we are happy to be done is a huge understatement! We are overjoyed and ecstatic it is finally done!! Good job Ry!!!

And a few flashbacks...Ryan with Cody when Cody received his Eagle.

Cub Scouts - where it all began...

Merry Christmas 2019

Lanier Under The Lights 5K

I ran in my favorite 5k again this year! I don't really enjoy running races, but this one is a favorite of mine. It starts at dark and the race is lit up by Christmas lights around Lake Lanier. The runners are treated to a Christmas ambiance with holiday music and a view in the dark that is one of a kind. They had more vendors this year, so Casey treated himself to a few of the foodie freebies before the race began.

People dress up and there are prizes for the best Christmas costumes with different categories.

Contest Categories:

*Best Santa Claus

*Best Christmas Tree

*Best Snowman

*Best Grinch or Grinch Movie Cast Member

*Best Single Theme Group

*Best Single Theme Family

*Best Christmas Bulb

*Best Christmas Elf

*Best Reindeer

*Best Christmas Gift/Wrapped Present

*Best Cool Christmas Costume (For costumes that don't fall under the previous 10 categories) Santa also makes an appearance for pictures and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! It's so much fun!!

You can see pictures of the costumes here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=ms.c.eJxNU9dtQEEI2yiil~%3B0Xix4EX34tXDB3EhTEGSWZRMo~%3BsgB5m0YG~%3BQFh~_U2wy02kD0XsD6iwjxJ0GuEjygZR0RG10yhXyei2uAnnEbU6jeKhFFy0gkmlD0ijoXgj6dr62ZbxUpCjYiisB6gNEH5AbFLCtkWfhmL9Ctptj1IUAyBHtg9FEzk2OnZJWtuG7TZG~%3BxrbibyJiJpgfaLRvYdChZxb8qvQtkLcJRd4fdie0u1d7ktqCSB0gLjlKuXT8EaFPYeKR6kYyrutbjBBsKQVRae6nSo6ZZsKuQDUPJi3i45t6dl6TnTHLt4jWqjQS3aCAPACEKXptDzQx7owlqNpjPEKQ9aWHjAfqAwfiOdpcxWCTaeuDcA2Kf8Cpc64dA~-~-.bps.a.2606015679436898&type=1

And everyone gets a participation medal and a t-shirt!

Proceeds benefit The Marine Corps Toys for Tots, and Hamilton Mill Christian Church of Buford 'Secret Santa Mission. It's a wonderful start to the Christmas season.