It's Christmas alread?! Where Have I been?

Hello my little ladies!  I must say.....I miss you guys.  I feel so out of touch with everyone!  My sweet Kaylyn has had bronchitis and has been feeling very low with Mommy Fever these last few weeks.  It seems to be a continual battle with sickness around here.  I, myself, do not have time to get sick...but Ii jumped me when I had my guard down!  I was ambushed!  So, I have been sitting on the couch with Kaylyn watching Christmas movies with hot soup....tissues and a heating pad!  I pray you guys are in good health and enjoying the season!

Mrs. Kelly said the parade was a success!  I am sad that I missed it....but I was pushing forward under a tent in the Mary Ross Park area.  Our booth did "okay" - the wind was something crazy though!  We were holding down the tent in between sales.....I felt like Mary Poppins at times!  :)

Okay......lets talk about the meeting on Tuesday, December 13, OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!  Same time: 4-5:30.  We will be playing Bingo and if weather permits...a hayride! We will be making cards for wounded soldiers.  ALSO: We would like for every girl to bring a can item for the food bank AND socks, small lotions, or powders...etc...for the baskets we will be making.  The baskets will go to the folks at FairHaven.  That brings me to: December 19th - we will be caroling at FairHaven.  Times and etc....will be announced by Mrs. Melba.  Check your emails on that!


CHRISTMAS IS VERY CLOSE!!!!!  I HOPE YOU ALL ARE BEING THE GREAT DAISIES YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE! 


Well, ladies........I have a ton of things to get done before my little one wakes up....so let me get going with it.....then I think I will sit down to a nice cup of hot soup! 

Looking into January.............2012~~~~~~ wow!!!!

EVENT:    BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER

                                Christmas Tree Recycling Collection Day

DATE:             SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012

LOCATION:     Howard Coffin Park – Lanier Blvd.  

TIME:               9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

DUTIES:          ASSIST WITH LOADING/UNLOADING TREES & PASSING

                        OUT SEED PACKETS TO PUBLIC AS TREES ARE

                        DROPPED OFF (& pickup supplies prior to event)

  

CHRISTMAS PARADE

Saturday, December 3rd
Line-up #36 (with other MOG girl scouts)

Arrive 9-9:20 a.m. @ Howard Coffin park

Parade begins @ 10 a.m.

Parade ends at Mary Ross Park/Library area

Daisys - dress as toys (make sure dressed appropriately for weather and traveling seated on trailer).
Brownies - dress as a toy or wear pajamas and carry a toy. Brownies walk.  Brownies will have a wagon marked "Santa's Toy Shop" to pull.

Jr & Cadettes - will wear your Christmas trees you made. Melba will have your costumes there at line-up. Dress warm, but not bulky....your trees won't fit over bulky clothing. Jr &.Cadettes also walk.

We will walk with other girl scouts, but we carry the Keep Brunswick Golden Isles Banner. So, we will be in front of the girl scout banner.


When walking, please tell your Brownie, Jr or Cadette to stay with our troop/behind our banner.

TALENT SHOW!!!!

Okay ladies.......we haven't talked much abou this .....mainly because it has creeped up on us sooooo fast!  Mrs. Kelly and I have talked about doing a show with black light and sign language.  We would like for everyone to purchase a black jogging suit (it will be painted on...so don't spend a lot of money on it!!!!)  - I will work on the white gloves for everyone and florescent paints!  We will be working with the brownies...doing a song in sign!  So excited!  AND it will be at the RITZ!!!!!! 

Here is an email I received from Mrs. Melba:

I just received an email with the talent show registration form attached and asking for the registration forms to be turned in tomorrow night (Thursday).  We can still turn them in at a later time, but if there are duplicate songs, the first entry will get to perform and the following will have to pick another act/song.  The leaders will take care of the group acts.  If your daughter is doing a solo act, please fill out the attached form and drop off to the church tomorrow (Thursday) between 1 & 3:45 p.m.  Please come to the side doors leading into the sanctuary.

Each girl can do 1 solo and 1 group (2+).

Our Group Acts:

*  Daisys & 2nd Grade Brownies are doing a song together.

*   Jrs will be doing a group entry.

*   Cadettes will be doing a clown act as their group entry.


TALENT SHOW REGISTRATION WILL BE ADDED SOON SO YOU CAN DOWNLOAD IT FROM HERE! KEEP CHECKING IN!

Check this out ladies!

Hey ladies.....my apologies on being slack concerning the blog!  If you could only imagine what my household is going through - BUT GOD IS GOOD!  Enjoy the season with loved ones....and make sure you check out the sister blog...www.troop30024.blogspot.com  as well!  Follow it!  I post things that Mrs. Melba sends me through email.  Here is one now!

I hate to ask everyone to please bring their forms, but they are requesting that we turn in the purple and the permission forms for cookie sales tomorrow night at our leader meeting. 

I will be at the church from 1-3:45 p.m. tomorrow.  You can turn in your talent show forms at the same time. 

I have attached the file for the "purple form" (which you do NOT have to print in purple), the permission to be on cookie club and the permission to sell cookies (requires your social security number - not the girl's SS#).  Here the names I have so far:

I have all forms needed for:
  *  Aimee Yeomans
  *  Ashley Cowman
  *  Cheri Williams
  *  Hannah Williams
  *  Karsyn Long
  *  Natalie Martin
  *  Riley Robertson
  *  Sabbrina Yeomans
  *  Shelby Ryals
  *  Sophia Allem

I still need Cookie Permission (Only) for:
  *  Andrea Thompson
  *  Gabriella Careri
  *  Kendra Niehaus
  *  Skylar Tiner

I need all 3 forms for:
  *  All remaining girls.

I need the "Purple Form" - Understanding you can't go on the trip should your daughter sell 1000 or over 1500 boxes, the Cookie Club Permission Form & the Cookie Seller permission form for all remaining girls.  The forms are attached.  I will have a few copies if you do not have access to a printer.

Melba Williams

DON'T FORGET MY LITTLE DAISIES!

Our last meeting of the month is Tuesday, November 22nd.
We have a treat scheduled for our girls during this time.  Our Juniors & Cadettes do what we call a "Brunswick Experience" where we go out and experience what Brunswick has to offer.  Last month we went to Yomania....Yum!  This month we are asking everyone to join us at:

Color Me Happy (downtown across from Fox Pizza)

4-5:30 p.m.

We will meet at Color Me Happy and NOT the church.
Bring $6 and the troop account will pay $6 per girl.  Each girl will choose up to a $12 piece of pottery to paint.  If she wants a more expensive piece, she can add her own money to purchase her favorite piece.  If you have already bought a piece and never finished it, you can take it in at that time.

Please RSVP so we can give Color Me Happy an accurate count.

AND....

THANK YOU TO ALL THAT WERE INVOLVED WITH COOKIES FOR COPS! WHAT A GREAT SUCCESS AND FUN TIME TOGETHER AS A GROUP! I AM SURE EVERYONE THAT TASTES A BITE OF A COOKIE WILL ENJOY EVERY LITTLE BIT!  MAY OUR EFFORTS AND THOUGHTS/PRAYERS BE FOREVER WITH THOSE THAT HELP KEEP US SAFE!

 

Up Coming Things to KNOW!

 

Cookies for Cops - Tuesday, November 15th - meet at the church to assemble bags for "Cookies for Cops".  This project give the girls an opportunity to thank our law enforcement for their service.  We need each girl to bake or buy 2 dozen cookies.  No frosting, please, since stacking them in the bags destroys the icing.  (FOR DAISYS, BROWNIES, JRS & CADETTES)

 

Junior Journey - (JUNIORS ONLY) - Thursday, November 17th 6-8 p.m. Altama Elementary

Meeting - November 22nd 4-5:30 p.m.(FOR DAISYS, BROWNIES, JRS & CADETTES) This may be at Color Me Happy!  Girls....bring $6! More Info to come!

 

Cadette Journey - (CADETTES ONLY) - Monday, November 28th  5-7 p.m. College

 

Christmas Tree Lighting Annual Tree Lighting the Friday after Thanksgiving, Downtown Bruswick Pocket Park near Ned Cash Jewelers on Newcastle Street, 5:30pm; Christmas Carols, and carriage rides.  I am waiting to find out details from the service unit about caroling again this year at this event.  More details to come.  (FOR DAISYS, BROWNIES, JRS & CADETTES)

Veteran's Day Parade

Hello my little budding buddies!  I hope you have enjoyed the cold weather here lately!   I was going through all my vacation pictures and remembered....I didn't finish telling you ALL about our week!  No worries......let's get this past Saturday posted and then I promise to back on sometime this week to post the rest of my Williamsburg pictures!

Now.............................ON TO THE MARCH!

Thank YOU to all the soldiers, past and present, that have put your lives out there so we may live free. I can not  imagine the pain and loneliness one must feel to let a loved one go and fight for those they do not know. Mothers & Fathers that have let go of sons...wives of husbands...and children of daddies.  I want to say thank you! Thank you for the freedom that you unselfishly give. With PRIDE and RESPECT - I give my utmost admiration.....THANK YOU, soldiers, for defending our nation!

Thank you, also, GIRLS SCOUT TROOP 30024 for stepping up and putting one foot in front of the other in support during the parade!  Yes, it was a brisk walk from here to there...and back around to here again :) - but you did it ...and did it with pride! I thank you too! Thank you for being an example of grace, and love.  The gleam of light that flickered in the Veteran's eyes when asked to have a picture with us was something I will never forget.  If we could only get inside their head to relive the agonies and pains of war.....they endure(ed) for OUR freedom....not one complaint of feet hurting...cold air...or hunger would have been uttered from our mouths.  What a joy and utmost respect I have for those that make MY country what it is....and pay the price to keep it free! Thank you Girl Scouts for making them feel it WAS worth it all!!!!

WHAT A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED DAY WE HAD!

THANK YOU GIRLS FOR MAKING THE DAY SPECIAL!

 

WE GOT AN AWARD!!!

CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!!!!

Girl Scout Troop 30024 (thats US!) got the

Civic/Community Service Organization Award

this morning from Keep Brunswick Golden Isles Beautiful!!!! Congratulations! This is something to be proud of!

 

 

Four Scores and Twenty Years Ago....

Well, as you may know.....we are here in Williamsburg, Va.  There is so much history around us that it is overwhelming to take in at times. Historical Williamsburg is amazing! I have been here before, but it seems to have grown a lot!! We will be heading out tomorrow to explore all aspects of this wonderful place, but today we enjoyed the luxury of our Presidential Suit - Thanks to Andy and Kelly! :)

I hope you all had a safe and fun halloween. We were, obviously, here in VA and so the girls wanted to dress up and head to the office to see if their cuteness will allow for the workers to dig for some candy to share! Thank goodness they found some! LOL Can you imagine what would have happened to them if those toddlers and Riley got a hold of them! LOL

After they went to the office .....we had them come to each room door inside our suite! LOL - they did end up with plenty of goodies!!! Even some oranges, apples and juice boxes! LOL (Daddy is from the old school trick or treating. We are having a great time....and for them moment...we do not miss Brunswick! (with all due respect - we NEEDED a vacation)

Okay...well, my little daisies....enjoy your week in town...I will do the same here in Virginia! Keep checking in..and I will keep posting

Wait!!!!!!!  I forgot to post Alex's Garden! She has had some ups and downs with her little garden, but with a lot of love and care...look at what is sprouting!

Stop, Drop and Roll!

Well, today we went over our Fire Safety Checklist and what to do in case of emergencies!  I even had the girls do a test run of Fall and Crawl.....and ....Stop, Drop and Roll!  It was great! THEY were great!  They even had time to color their Sparky "Remember the Steps" worksheet.  What a great day!

Here are a couple things we didn't have time to go over....and some things we did have time to go over....but  set aside some time to talk to your Daisy about Fire Safety in your home:

1.  Make sure your home is safe and inspected for risks!

• Electrical Cords are in good condition
• Appliances and lights are plugged into separate electrical outlets
• All smoke alarms work when tested by a grown up
• All escape routes are clear of clutter
• Curtains and other things that can burn are away from the stovetop
• Portable space heaters are off whenever a grown up leaves the room and goes to sleep
• The clothes dryer has a clean vent and filter (no lint build up)
• A grown up always stays in the kitchen whenever food is cooking on the stovetop
• All extension cords are used safely (not under carpets or across walking areas)
• Portable space heaters are 3 feet away from anything that can burn
• The furnace has been inspected in the past year
• The chimney has been inspected and cleaned in the past year

2.  Remember the Steps

• Floor Plan - HAVE YOUR DAISY DRAW OUT A BASIC FLOOR PLAN OF YOUR HOME. (you can access some plans/graphed on www.sparky.org)
• Know two ways out - HAVE YOUR DAISY MARK TWO WAYS OUT ON HER FLOOR PLAN.
• Smoke Alarms - HAVE YOUR DAISY MARK THE PLACES YOU HAVE A SMOKE ALARM IN YOUR HOUSE.
• Meeting Place - HAVE YOUR DAISY, ALONG WITH YOU, DECIDE WHERE A GOOD MEETING PLACE SHOULD BE IN CASE THERE IS A FIRE AND YOU ALL GET OUT AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE HOUSE.  MARK IT/WRITE IT ON THEIR PLANS
• Practice - HAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE YOUR FIRE SAFETY PLAN TOGETHER.  THIS COULD SAVE YOUR LIVES ONE DAY!

Bring A COPY of your safety plan to Girl Scouts meeting to share with us!  All girls that do...will receive their Fire Safety Patch!

SNACKS.................

Remember:  If you can or don't mind doing snack for a meeting, please let us know.  We need some help with this.  Mrs. Heather may be calling you or emailing you soon to put you on the list if you are able to help! Thank you in advance! :)

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW.............

My congratulations to the ladies that have been working hard on their gardens!  I have another picture to add to our glorious gardens!  ASHLEY!

Good job Ashley!  I can't wait to see what they become!  Keep up the awesome work girls!  You will be proud of yourselves...if you are not already...at your accomplishment! Give yourself a big pat on the back!  Taking responsibility for a garden is hard....I myself do not have a green thumb! I am proud of you!

A couple of the parents asked if I have received pictures of their Daisy's garden.  If I have not posted their picture on the blog...then I did not get the pic!  Please resend them! I would love to see them...and know they are doing their part! What an amazing bunch of daisies we have!!!!!

Okay.....well, I am off to pack for my vacation next week.  I have a wonderful friend staying at the house while I am gone - (you always feel good with somone on the "force" looking after things while you are gone! - and taking care of my sweet boston terrier, Bre'Bre') - BUT  I will be logging in from time to time to check in and upload some pictures for you guys!  I am looking forward to a bit of R&R with the family. 

Love and Prayers........and sprouting dust for your daisies!

New Info...

I have some new info from Melba...that pertains to my little daisies!  If you and your daisy are planning on participating in the CASA Caroling in December then you need to pay $1 for the patch.  This was sent out in an email today, so I am assuming that it needs to be paid soon.  Go ahead and get a jump on it - I say!

If I hear anything else that needs to be told.....I will amend my blog! Thanks for reading...and thanks for allowing Kelly and I to be a part of your child's life!

Respecting our Troops of ALL AGES!

Hello my little petals of joy!  I hope this Monday has found you in a delightful mood and excited about the week ahead! 

Mondays are usually pretty jam packed for me...but today has found me in a chippery mood with a little time on my hands!  So...off to Mrs. Kelly's to plan the meeting tomorrow (actually clue her in on my plans...and me on hers!)

TROOP MEETING

Troop Meeting is tomorrow!!!! Don't forget!!!!   Starts at 4:00!
I have gotten a couple pictures of your plants.  I am very proud of your success in caring for them! You should be proud of yourselves too!!  Avery was surprised that her little plants were growing within a week!

Great job Avery!!!!

Great job Riley! Looks like Daisies aren't the only thing sprouting up around here!!! I am looking forward to the ending results Daisies!


This week we will continue to go over the Girl Scout Promise.  If you have not said your promise then keep practicing at home.  As soon as you are ready....get with Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Faith, Mrs. Heather or Me and let us hear it!  A patch is waiting for you!!!  (Note to parents:  Please make sure you give your patches to one of the leaders if you haven't already done so!)

We will also be talking about Fire Safety this week during our meeting.  The girls will have homework to do in order to earn a fire safety swap.  They will need to map out an evacuation plan for their home and family THEN run through it one time with them all.  Make sure you sign off on it parents in order for them to get their swap!  (This will be turned in at the next meeting on November 8th) With the upcoming winter months...this will be a great thing for the whole family to go through! We will also go over the fire truck details we learned from our visit with it and the helicopter rescue unit!

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Parents: If you wouldn't mind bringing in a snack for one of our meetings, please let us know.  We need some help in that area.
-----------------------Now Back To Our Program---------------------

UP COMING EVENTS:

We have a meeting on November 8th at 4:00

We have been invited to participate in the Veteran's Day parade on November 11th at 9:30 a.m.(line-up) on St. Simons Island.  Parade begins at 10 a.m.  This is a fairly new parade sponsored by The Veterans Council of Golden Isles to show respect and remembrance to the Veterans in our area.  We would wear our uniforms and carry a flag as we walk the parade. 

Parade route:  

 Starting at Butler Field Ballpark traveling south on Mallory St.  It will then turn on Ocean Blvd, Oak St. and Beachview Dr.  The parade will end back at Butler Field.  People should line up to see the parade along Mallory St., Ocean Blvd, Oak St., and Beachview Dr.    The Annual Veterans Day event will follow at 11:00am at the Casino Band Stand, event details will be published later. 

 

Please let me know if you would like to be a part of this - I would like for the daisies to be pulled in wagons, but that will mean we need parents to pull and wagons to pull them in!  So, please let us know if you will be able to attend this event!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL SCOUTS!!!!!

 

We will be having a 100th birthday celebration in March!  Lots of things are happening and planning is starting like a rush of mountain dew on a hot summer day!

 

We need canvas tarps (various sizes), painters plastic drop cloths, paint brushes & paint (whatever sizes & colors we can get - will need green, black, white. blue and red), stir sticks and paint can keys (to open cans).
If you know anyone that could donate any of these things....please leave their name with us!  OR if you would like to ask them for yourself...that would be great too!  Pass the word around and share it on facebook! You never know who will be willing to help out a fellow scout!!!!

 

Okay...Daisies!  I am signing out....and heading to Kelly's house!  If you need me....call me....if you don't and want to call anyway...great! I love friendships!

 

I am looking forward to tomorrow......remember to care for your plants.  It is YOUR responsibility and you will be proud that you did it all on your own! 

 

See you tomorrow! Until then.....grow...grow....grow!!!

2 Million Dollar Surprise and Smores!

Its been a few days....but I am finally getting the chance to fill you in on the Boo Party!   It was a blast!!!! We all met up at the Humane Society where we showered them with our "boo bags" and gifts....what a joy it was to be able to give so much!!!!  Then we were given a top notch tour of the facilities.  The doggies were so excited to see us..they just wouldn't hush up!  The girls enjoyed it though....they were petting and loving on as many as they could.  We were all given a huge dog treat to take to one dog each.  What fun...and they were all so gentle and sweet!  The girls did such a great job!  THEN we were taken outside to play with a couple small doggies.  Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming for small dogs to stay inside.  The older dogs are like cackling hens! They keep talking and talking and talking....and I am sure some of them are shouting in their own way!

Our tour guide took us to the new facilities.  Two Million Dollars!!!!!!  Yes! and ALL donated.   What a blessing!  The cat "condo" as I called it....is amazing!!!!  I think I want to move in!  It was sooooo beautiful!  The plans they have for the complete structure is going to be amazing!  I can't wait to go back when it is all finished!

ON TO THE PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As soon as the girls saw the sunken trampoline......there was no stopping them!  That's all they wanted to do! (and eat cupcakes!!!)

We had a great time!  When it finally got dark....we broke out the s'mores!  The girls loved them!  I couldn't believe that some of them have never had a s'more!~!!!!  Parents???? Get those girls out of the house and into the backyard at night! Wait....that's what we are for huh?! Well, never fear......we are here!!!!

No worries....WE WERE TRAINED IN CPR AND FIRST AID BY LINNETT!!!!!!!!!!

KK had her first official s'more during a girl scouts outing! Yeah! She is a Daisy in training.....and doing a great job staying with the big girls!

Thank you parents for allowing your girls to be with us this particular evening...we had a blast and learned a heap of things at the Humane Society..., thank you for raising such sweet and wonderful girls, and THANK YOU FOR PICKING THEM UP AT THE END OF THE NIGHT! :)

Garden Responsibility

What a GREAT Daisy meeting today! We made two new friends in Madeline and Natalie.....girls we are excited you have thought to join in with us!  I do hope you get to come to the Boo Party/Humane Society with us on Friday!

Parents, the girls took home a boo bag....this is for the dog/cat treats and toy.  If you are unable to attend the Humane Society...no worries.  Just bring in a can of dog food, boo bag and a picture drawn by your daisy for the humane society.  That way she will still get her badge!

If you have any question concerning Friday afternoon/evening - please feel free to call us!  Our numbers are 269-2546 (me, KIM) or 265-5831 (Kelly) Oh, some of the girls asked if they could dress up for the humane society since we are "booing" them.....and YES!  Feel free! Kelly and I may dress up too!!!!!

GARDENS.............

The girls took home gardens today.  They are to nurture and care for their garden as best they can.  It is their responsibility (in order to earn a patch) and please send in pictures every now and then to let us know how things are going. (the directions were in their boo bag!)  I will post them on the blog!

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAYS AHEAD......

We are having a talent show this year at the Ritz downtown! Yeah!  The girls talked about doing a song in sign language.  We may be working with a few other groups as well.....so be thinking about looking around for a black jogging outfit for the girls.  We would like to paint their daisy on the front and purchase white gloves for them to wear during the song.  We are even thinking of black lighting it for cool effects!!!!! We will give more details to this later.

Okay...well, I need to take off the daisy hat and put on my boutique hat....I have bow orders to fill! 

Oh, one more thing............we handed out patches today.  As soon as your daisy's patch comes in...let me have it.  I would like to give out patches for the  PROMISE!  Almost everyone has said it....and moving around the flower! Good job girls!!!

For those of you that are new or have not turned in your color page to earn a SWAP....click on the page up top and print.  Turn it in at the next meeting and you will receive a color SWAP to add to your hat!  (Hats can be bought at dollar tree or michaels.  They are khaki bucket hats. You can pin your SWAPS on them for easy keep!)

Good Night!

Its THAT time again!

Making sure we have our daisies in a row....

GREETINGS BEFORE THE MEETING!!!!!  :)  Take out a pen and paper folks....there is a lot of info here! ............................................................but don't let that scare ya~!



Our Daisy meeting is tomorrow! I know....I know....I should have had this out waaaaaaaay before now!  I am sorry!!!!  I have been attending to a sick husband and a wild two year old! Well, one of those isn't exactly correct.....KK is EXTRA wild these days!!  Not to mention that I have now added PLUMBING to my list of abilities as a Domestic Engineer! I broke my kitchen faucet this morning....and have been up to my elbows trying to put in a new one! Mission accomplished!!! Thank the Lord for my daddy! He was my knight in shining armor today while Chad was at the doctor!

NOW ON TO SPROUTING UP DAISIES!

Meeting @ 4:00. Remember to go straight to class! We are meeting in the annex...its the same room we met in for the Helicopter day!


Have you been looking for a blanket for the Humane Society?  I will give out SWAPS at the Humane Society outing on the 14th! (This is our Boo Party too!)  I already have blankets from Riley, Kendra and Sofia.  Thanks girls!


 Are you practicing your Promise???????  Be ready to say it tomorrow!

Parents, please make sure you purchase the daisy patch.  If you have already done so, please leave it with either Kelly or myself tomorrow.  We will keep up with those until the girls earn each petal.  Keep studying your promise - that is what you will say to earn your middle of the daisy!  If you have not said it to a leader yet, please let us know when you are ready!!!

Remember, you do not have to purchase a uniform.  If you wish to do so, you may purchase it from the girl scout website...which is:  www.gshg.com

Green Houses????

The girls will be coming home tomorrow with a miniature green house.  It will have either a flower or a vegetable SEED in it.  They are to care for that plant over a period of time.  Parents, you are to periodically send in a picture of each green house so that we can share each daisy's progress.  That will eliminate having to bring them in at every meeting with the possibility of it getting ruined.  We will ask the girls at meetings to tell us something about their seedling.  When their plant has bloomed/or not...the girls will earn a patch for their efforts in caring for their green house.  Please make sure they remember that it is their green house and their responsibility.  We will go over this in our  meeting with the girls.

BOO!!!! Did I scare ya?

They will also be receiving a "Boo Bag".  The Boo Bag is for Humane Society Patch they will be earning.  They are to fill it with a dog/cat toy and treats.  They are to also bring one can of food (dog or cat).  Bring this Boo Bag when we meet on the 14th for the Boo Party.  Now....on to the Boo Party.....

The Boo Party:  We will meet at the Humane Society (off hwy 17).  WWW.Adoptpetsnow.com is the website.  You can get directions there.   If you are not planning on staying, please make sure you sign the permission slip that I, Mrs. Kim, will have available.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD WITHOUT SIGNING THAT SLIP!.  If you ARE planning on staying at the Humane Society with us and  plan on taking your child to Mrs. Kelly's house and leaving them for the party...YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO SIGN THE PERMISSION SLIP.  Please let us know if you plan on dropping your child off at the Humane Society and letting them ride with one of us (Kelly/Me/Mrs. Faith) to Mrs. Kelly's house. We need to make sure we have available seating. 

<--------permission slip!

We would like the girls to bring a roll of toilet tissue (NO!!!! WE ARE NOT TP-ING!!!!!!) - We will use it for a craft, so you will be getting it back!   We would also like for everyone to pitch in $3 for pizza.  Everything else is taken care of!  We will have craft time, game time....and will be earning a patch or two while we do everything planned!  

RECAP of Boo Party: Friday, October 14th.  Meet at Humane Society at 4:00.  We will leave Humane Society at 5:00 and go to Mrs. Kelly's house.  (109 Saddlebrook Trace) You may pick your child up by 7:30.  Please call us with any questions.  Kelly 265-5831 or Kim 269-2546.

For all those that attended the BFF event at Seldon Park.....don't forget to pay your $1 for the patch.  You may pay either Me or Kelly.  I will check with Melba to see when those will be in.

I hope I have not overloaded you with info....but better to know than NOT!  Let me know if you have any questions. 

Keep Checking in!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keeping it on the inside!

What a day for pickin' punkins! :)

We had a great day!  But I will tell ya......it is a given rule of thumb..."what happens at Poppell's ...STAYS at Poppell's!  You will never believe what Mrs. Kelly and her husband roped up and how long it took them to tame those horses! 

The corn maze was fun.....but it almost seemed like the blind leading the blind!  Needless to say.....we were in there a while!

There was so much to do from feeding the animals, roping a cow, riding bucking horses, bouncing on the "bladder", slidding, swinging, running, screaming .....oh wait..that was just my daughter! :) What was Kaylyn's favorite part? FOOD! 

and....."Punkins!"

by the end of the day we were exhausted and ready to head home!  What a day!  We missed all our little daisies that were not able to attend...but we are looking forward to our meeting and our Boo Party!  I will write more details on both of those tomorrow!  So...keep checking in!

Funtastic Fun in the Corn Maze!

HELLO MY LITTLE DAISIES!!!  I hope this blog finds you chippery and chilly!  I am loving this weather, yes~!? 

For all of you that ended up going to Coastfest...I envy you!  I was ready...my daughter, KK, was ready and we were dragging daddy along for the ride...when KK decided to throw her lunch up all over daddy!....and three more times in the restroom - never hitting the toilet once~!!!!!!  EWWWWWWWW~ EWWWWW...and EWWWW!! After getting her calmed down, we decided to just head to the house and most certainly glad we did - because whatever it was...I then in turn had it!  We were not happy campers by the end of the night! So, I do hope you are all WELL and I do hope you had a great time there at Coastfest.  I did get to see all the folks there - we rode by on our way home (well, we went out of our way to go by..but I atleast wanted to see how many folks turned out! AND it was full of folks!).

Now,  I pray the good Lord allows us to be well and chippery this weekend because we are going to POPPELL FARMS!
Check out their site!  www.poppellfarms.com
I will be calling all daisies tomorrow to see who will be attending.  Mrs. Melba put out an email today....it read (about Poppell Farms):  "Poppell  Farms - **Immediate Attention Needed** Saturday, October 8th  If you plan on attending, please let me know.  Most parents will probably want to meet us there.  If you want to caravan, we will depart from Overlook Park around 10:15 a.m.  For parents meeting us there, we will plan to meet-up at the Poppell Farm Store around 11:30 a.m. This will allow the girls to be able to walk around together.  You are free to stay as long as you and your family would like.  The farm won't close until 10 p.m.  I, however, will not be able to stay that long since I will have company that day.  You do not have to wear your vest because it would be filthy by the end of the day.  You can take it with you just incase."

I am sure she wants to know who will be attending because of patches. 

SPEAKING OF PATCHES!  I am so proud of Riley, Kendra, Kylie, Sofia and McKenzie! They have all said their promise!  I know the other girls are working hard to get it...it is a lot! I am proud of you ALL for working so hard at it!  Parents, please order your patches, if you haven't already done so.  I would like to give them their center patch during one of the upcoming meetings.  We make a big "to do" about it...because they worked so hard to earn it!

Oh, someone asked about the cost of Poppel Farms.  I think I am right when I say, $8 for the girlscouts & leaders and $10 for any tag-a-long family members. I am not sure as to wee little ones like KK (2 years and younger). I will check with Melba on that...or she can comment on here.

Okay - well, any questions?  If so....comment please.  I check the blog every day whether I write anything or not!  

Keep growing my little daisies! I am excited to see you bloom! 

Flying Firetruck?

whooooooooooo whoooooooooo!!! LOOK!  It's a Whirly Bird!

How cool was it to see the helicopter and firetruck at our last meeting.  The girls loved it! They were in and out of the seats and touching everything!  We took as many pictures as we could.  As soon as I get them from Kelly we will post them! 

We went over as much as we could before we had to head out to meet the Life Team.  Here is a small run-down of what we DID do!

First Riley, Kendra, Kylie, Sofia and Mckenzie said their promise! Yeah girls!!! They will get their center daisy patch for that great success!!!

Second: Riley, Kendra and Sofia brought blankets for the Humane Society.  Good job girls!  You will get your doggie swap at the next meeting! 

Sofia and Avery received their color swaps this week - THANKS FOR DOING YOUR HOMEWORK GIRLS!!!

Great job everyone! 

Parents:  if your daughter attended the BFF and you would like for her to have a patch.  You were suppose to stop by one of the tables, pay a dollar and sign your name/what group you are with.  IF YOU DID NOT DO THIS...NO WORRIES - KELLY AND I GOT PATCHES FOR YOU!  Please send one dollar with your Daisy and you will get your patch when they arrive.

This Saturday is Coast Fest!  Our Daisies will not be working a booth - BUT you will receive a patch if you go by our girlscouts booth and let Mrs. Melba know you were there.  We will be out there sometime...just not sure how long or what time......the babies will determine that!  They are daisies in training...remember?!

Keep watering those minds my daisies!!!! 

The Girl Scout Promise

In order for the girls to earn their petal patches they must say their promise....so here is the promise for you to study with your girls.  We say it at every meeting and go over it carefully with them to make sure they understand it - not just memorize it. 

THE GIRLSCOUT PROMISE:

ON MY HONOR, I WILL TRY:

To serve God and my country,

To help people at all times,

And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

If you have not gotten your child's smock or petal patch...here is a link to where you can shop online.  Please remember you do NOT have to purchase a smock for your child.  However, if you are, this link may be of some help to you.  Remember, you can always check out ebay and other sites out there to order things for your child.  I just happened to like all the avenues this site provides. 

www.girlscouts.org

The petal patch? Glad you asked......

The middle is the promise. Once they have memorized the promise they will receive their patch.  Then they will earn the petals throughout their first year journey as a Daisy.  We have a lot of things planned for them to earn each petal!  Keep looking in to find out what those are! 

I will be posting a calendar of events for October.  There are some big things a the bottom of the blog...check them out and let me know if you will be attending.

KEEP SPROUTING UP MY LITTLE DAISIES!  GROWTH IS GOOD....VERY GOOD!!!



BFF A Success!

Hello my little ladies!  Thank you for attending the BFF Event at Seldon Park!  It was a blast and TONS of Girl Scouts came with their besties! 

Kelly and I helped our little daisies run the bean bag toss.  They did so great!  We are very proud of them.  They earned service hours as well as a patch for the evening. 

Kelly and I have little ones and it was a joy to be bring them along for the "ride".  We keep telling ourselves that they are DAISIES in TRAINING!  Well, except for Drew....maybe a future cub scout???

What a joy to be a part of a wonderful team of girls and to be under Melba's leadership.  She is a great leader and has her cookies in a row! I love the journey we are on....and pray it continues to be a blessing to both you and us!