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Scouting Campout + Swimming

 In order for Clara to cross over to a full scout in February, she needs to have an overnight campout somewhere. They had already done one as a pack right before Clara joined so we had to go it alone, which was fine because then we could be on our own schedule and all that. But, we figured we should get it done sooner than later since the weather wasn't going to get any more favorable between now and February.

So, Dana booked us a spot at Maplewood for one night. It was decent weather when we were setting up the tent and we had a nice spot right next to one of the lakes.



Clara got into whittling.

We had brats over the fire for dinner.


Clara telling us some spooky stories once it got dark.

Then we went to Tessa and Chad's lake for a bit since we were cold and bored once it had gotten dark. We were so thankful for that!

We didn't get much sleep in our tent. We tried to put down a bunch of blankets under our sleeping bags, but all three of us got so cold and the ground was so hard.

In the morning we explored around a little bit and then Dad and Clara got started on hobo breakfasts.







Brynn surprised me at my office with these beautiful flowers and sweet card. 💜

Clara's fifth grade school picture! She looks so old. But, they turned out really well.

Clara is joining the Red Dragons swim team. We're so excited as I think this is a really good fit for her. Her good friend Micah had swam for them previously and wanted to join up again so he was glad Clara wanted to as well. She had gone through all the levels at Foss Swim School and was contemplating taking lessons somewhere else when someone else had recommended Red Dragons and then Micah's mom reached out saying that Micah wanted to re-join and see if Clara was interested also.

Their level will practice twice per week and then have some meets as well.

On Thursday they were having a Halloween party. Most of the other swimmers were dressed in their costumes for a contest. Then they got down to their swim suits for the games.

The did a few relay races with pumpkins, skeleton parts and skulls. Ha. Clara had so much fun. And they were playing Halloween music on the speakers the whole time. (They practice at MSUM in their pool.)





Both girls have taken swim lessons through the Dragon Swim School there over the years. Once when Brynn was there for lessons, we put Clara in one of the lockers in the changing room. I told Clara to see if she could still fit into a locker now and she obliged me. ;)


This was the original pic. hehe.










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Grma Holly said…
Oh shoot, I just realized you could have used our canvas floaties to sleep on. Clara will love swimming again! Brynn is so thoughtful. ❤️
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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