Jaxon & Baylor kicked off their Summer vacation with two weeks at BaBa & Ong Noi's house in Georgia. Spending time with Uncle Kyle is always entertaining, but I was a little surprised at the end of the two weeks when the boys seemed a little disappointed to be returning home. I tell myself the boys were merely sad to be parting ways with Uncle Kyle's PlayStation and Ong Noi's steak dinners. I'm sure BaBa's endless praise is missed as well.
What Jaxon & Baylor didn't realize was that their Summer adventures were only just beginning! In July, they spent two weeks with Grandfather & Grandma in South Georgia. As an added bonus, during the visit Jaxon was able to attend his first Cub Scout Day Camp, and of course Baylor was invited to tag along as well. Both boys learned the basics of Scouting like the Scout Sign and how to properly fold and handle the American flag.
With the basics out of the way, the Scouts could move on to more important matters like sword fighting! In case you're confused, there is no badge for sword fighting. At least, I don't think there is??? The activities were all based on this year's day camp theme, Knights of the Round Table. 
To say the boys liked the theme would be a gross understatement! As it turns out, Baylor has quite the future ahead of him. Lately, when I've asked Baylor what he wants to be when he grows up, his response is always, "A knight in shining armor!"Well, apparently, Baylor at the ripe old age of THREE has the sword-fighting skills necessary for a successful career as a knight. Not only did he defeat his big brother, Baylor also took down all except one feisty competitor. In the final round of the tournament, Baylor accepted defeat at the hand of his opponent's flour-dipped sword. Accepting defeat doesn't mean he was happy about it though. That kid better watch out next year!
Mid-week, the Scouts moved on from foam swords to actual weapons. Yikes! That's a big leap! Baylor needed a little help on the archery range, but according to Grandma, he's an excellent shot.
Thanks to his age and greater arm strength, Jaxon was able to tackle the compound bow on the range. The next thing I know, he'll be asking me for camouflage hunting gear!
As if the thought of the boys on the archery range wasn't enough, their next stop was the GUN range! Yes, that's 3-year old Baylor anxiously awaiting his turn to shoot! These are the sort of activities that I'm glad I miss out on.
Thankfully, the next tournament once again involved makeshift weaponry. Jousting afforded Jaxon the opportunity to redeem his honor when battling his younger brother. Baylor proved to be no match for Jaxon in this arena.
In fact, Jaxon went undefeated and claimed the title & trophy for jousting! He showed ZERO pity for his adversaries along the way!
Baylor, of course, was his brother's biggest supporter!
Much to Jaxon & Baylor's excitement, they spent a second day on both the archery and shooting ranges. It's doubtful that either of my boys will ever brainwash me into purchasing them a BB or pellet gun, but I will tell you that their targets prove they are a force to be reckoned with. Future burglars, you've been warned. Stay away from my house! I've got two Top Shots looking out for me!
While the week's activities proved to be highly entertaining for all of the Scouts, their efforts also resulted in badges for their uniforms. Jaxon racked up quite a few honors during his first week of Scouting. Surely, it was a proud moment for Grandfather!
The award ceremony even included face painting...the ultimate form of recognition for young boys.
On their final day of camp, the Scouts were put to one final test...Dragon slaying! Jaxon once again proved to be a fierce competitor and took top honors. It's good to know that my boys are so skilled at self-defense. Well, at least when there's a weapon involved. Sounds like the NRA has a couple of future members to recruit.
In all seriousness, both Jaxon & Baylor made a lot of new friends during their week of day camp and came home with countless stories of their adventures. The badges and trophies they received were just an added bonus that should serve as reminders of the fun they experienced along the way!
Thank you, Grandfather & Grandma and BaBa & Ong Noi, for making this their best summer yet! We can always count of you to go above & beyond!
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