Tonight was the Mother’s Day Banquet/Court of Honor. A number of the fathers worked with the (mostly younger) scouts to prepare salad, pasta and dessert. While it is wonderful that they prepared dinner, one of my favorite parts was listening to the senior scouts and the fathers teaching them etiquette like how to serve to others and to offer seconds to others before taking for themselves. At this event, the scouts who have earned merit badges or ranked up are recognized. Mason had ranked up to first class but here was recognized with Cole to receive the accompanying card.
Mason earned a few merit badges since the last court of honor and was recognized for fishing, fly fishing, environmental science, welding and engineering.
After dinner, all of the boys gave a short speech about what they appreciated about their moms. I was twice roasted.
Finally, the crew cleaned up. Master Mason made at least one trip to the mighty dumpster since scouts are always mindful to leave no trace.
When we got home, we had a very simple birthday treat for Bill. Per his request, I tracked down unglazed apple fritters from Donut Bank. We served them with ice cream, of course.
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