We have been running down the trail marked out for the Bear Cub this week. I hate to admit it, but I haven’t been helping Mason much in the scout department since he turned nine. I’m blaming it on JT.
Anyway, this has been a great week of checking some acheivements off the list. It is fun to see that Lex and Lily would like to participate as well. One of the acheivement that Mason had was to talk to his grandparents about what is was like when they grew up. His favorite question was, “What kind of games did you play.” Well, Grandma told him all about playing marbles and even bought him some of his own. They found a set of rules and now Mason has a new obsession. He has been sad to find that playing marbles are hard to come by, but has been happy to play with his grandparents. I’ve heard that Grandpa is a sharp shooter.
Mason also taught us about the rules of hiking, according to his Bear Book. Grandpa even provided whistles and help make the trail mix! Mason was diligent about making sure there were cashews in the mix. We attempted to go explore the Mt. Timpinogas Cave, but found that there is a waiting list and it would have been complicated. We decided to go to Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon. It was basically a stroll on a paved walk way but very beautiful and fun. Mason and I tried to climb as high as we could next to the water fall, but I bailed on him when it got too steep. He was sorely disappointed and was deflated claiming that this wasn’t a real hike, but Grandpa Baldwin has a trick up his sleeve and offered to take us to climb the “Y”.
About 20 steps on the “Y” trail he spotted a giant lizard and his eyes lit up as big as ever. He dropped his trail mix quickly so he could have two hands for catching, but that lizard was too fast. We also heard that a few snakes we slithering around, so Mason was happy the whole way and didn’t even notice how steep of a climb it was. He is truly Stephen’s son, because he was “pushing us too hard” according to Alexis when he wanted to hike to the top of the “Y” and not just the bottom.
Needless to say, it ended up being a great day for the Bear Cub!
Comments:
michelle said…
looks like a great hike! It’s so pretty up there! I’m not sure I would like the snake sounds!
Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:38:41 PM
Grandma and grandpa Parker said…
We were excited to see your frolicing in the mountains. By the way, we saw a rattlesnake on the trail up to the Y one time.
Monday, June 16, 2008 12:12:39 AM
Stacie said…
We play marbles with our Grandma & pa miller! Grandpa Miller was the marble champ. back in the day! Let’s play!
Monday, June 16, 2008 8:56:29 AM
Mzb said…
Mtn. Timp hike would be fun for the reunion
Monday, June 23, 2008 12:39:36 PM