Where In An Orienteer Lover is Born...

This weekend Kevin left for his first official camp out with the Boy Scouts.  He and Andrew have been gone all weekend leaving Scott, Sam and me home together.  We decided to go for a hike on Saturday in Prince William National Park.  When we arrived at the visitor center we decided to use one of the map and compass challenges.  We   Scott thought it would be a great opportunity to really teach Sam how to use a map and compass.  What a blast!  We were amazed at how quickly he picked up the skill (thrilling his pilot Daddy)!  More than that, Sam just basked in the glow of not having to share his Mom or his Dad with anyone.  He has our undivided attention and he loved every moment of it!!!  (We did too!)  I have to admit... I am not much of a map and compass girl, but I sure had fun playing with my new 55mm lens;)

 Discussing tree rings and growth.

 I love this boy!  He has such a heart for Jesus!  Just today he told me:  "I am going to pray very hard to be in God's will because I sure do not want to miss any of His blessings"!  Oh to have put that truth in our hearts at such a young and tender age.  I do not know what God is going to do with this son of mine, but it is going to be BIG!!!

 First lesson on how to line up his compass and to "Keep Snoopy in the dog house".

 Getting their bearings.

 Two of my favorite guys!

 Shooting a bearing.

 Flying solo!

Perfect Ending...

Walk a little slower, Daddy,
Said a little child so small.
I'm following in your footsteps
And I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they are hard to see;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up,
You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child
Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you.

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