The Tiger's roar!

Not that I'm biased or anything, but here's some pictures of America's CUTEST (& newest!) Tiger Cub. :-D

We joined Pack 210 last week, which, as sign-up nights go, was pretty dull (as most of them are - particularly out-of-season as we were). The current Tiger Den is already well-established, and, quite frankly, the main reason we're signing up now, is so Zachary can get a Day Camp under his belt, before the rest of the Tigers sign up this fall. It will take him a while to get used to being around other kids in general, so we're hoping the extra time spent NOW, will help that transition.

Last night was the Pack's crossover night, and last official meeting of the year. It was the first opportunity for Zachary to wear his uniform though, which was pretty exciting. I sew my own uniforms, not because Sheryl can't, but she doesn't make it the priority that I make it, so I did Zachary's this weekend. We think of him as our 'big' boy, since he IS the oldest of our four, but it wasn't until I put his uniform on him, that I realized how little he still is. Size 6 is the smallest pair of shorts they make; I also got him the smallest shirt & smallest socks. His knee-length socks, went halfway up his thighs, so we opted for the Cub Scout 'footie' socks last night (which STILL went halfway up his shins! It doesn't help that he's so skinny!!!). His belt (the smallest they make), after it was cinched up properly, went back halfway around his waist (through 3 more beltloops!!!), and his shirt - which looked awfully small as I was sewing on it, still billows on him!. Nonetheless, he still turns out pretty handsome, even with his missing two front teeth. :-P

Here's a couple of action shots of him from the outdoors bonfire. Of course, HIS favorite part was the refreshments (couldn't get him to try a smore, though) - once he figured out the spout, he helped himself to several cups of bug juice! When we got home, he tells me, "Gotta go potty!" I told him, I wasn't surprised!

We retired some flags, as part of the festivities, which made for a nice ceremony. We have his Tiger Cub book, so we'll probably work on a few requirements this summer, to get him a head start, and then we'll do Day Camp, and who knows what else. BUT... after 31 years of waiting for this moment, we're finally off and running! :-)

Bob McCanless
Pittsburgh