MacGregor had his Blue and Gold banquet a few weeks ago. We all attended and had a good time. Their theme was Patriotic/Presidential. It was the Red, White, Blue and Gold dinner.
One of the big activities was a father-son cake decorating contest. MacGregor had decided he wanted to do an American flag. That was a popular idea as it turned out, but each flag was unique. MacGregor received the award for the cake with the most "sparkle".
Notice that MacGregor's flag looks backwards, but Dan drew the outline of the flag. I think he has seen the flag patches on his military uniform one too many times. The flags on military uniforms are reversed, like you are looking at them from the back. I can't remember the purpose for this but I will look it up. If any one else knows, please feel free to enlighten us. This was another reason that MacGregor's flag was unique.
While the boys were doing the cake decorating they had the 11 year old scouts run some games for the siblings. Ainsley and Piper had fun doing the bean bag toss.
One of the feature presentations was spotlighting some of our former presidents of the United States. Each boy drew his president and read a few facts about him. MacGregor wrote his facts all by himself and memorized them for the big show. He chose George W. Bush.
You never know when a little painters tape will come in handy!
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Found the reason for the backwards flag. If anyone is interested, the reason is as follows:
The full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.
The rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the Colors into battle. As he charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left.
That cake looks good enough to eat!
I just can't get use to Maco with his teeth so straight and filled in. Last we saw him he still had missing ones. What a handsome little scout, and he is going to be a great cake decorator like his Daddy. Was Ainsley being a bit noisy? But you can tell she is smiling under that tape. Sweet little Piper is looking at that bean bag like she use to look at Papaw's gold tooth. (: Love and miss you all so much.
Mamaw
I knew something looked different with Gregor!!!! I couldn't put my finger on it tioll I read mom's comment and realized that his teeth are straight! He looks so handsome. Ainsley looks so old and grown up next to Piper. i still remember Asinley at Piper's age so clearly. I think Ainsley looks a lot like you Britt. I think piper is adorable and has the best smile ever. I am so glad that Chase is feeling better, what a scary message to get that Chase was going to the hospital. I love you guys and miss you tons.
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