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FRG Happenings

I have spent hundreds of hours (literally!) during this deployment working on FRG activities and responsibilities.  Unfortunately, I rarely remember to get my camera out!  Here are a few pictures of a few events over the past several months.  

On March 12th we hosted a Squadron wide family event.  The theme was Dr. Seuss.  There were activities for the kids, green eggs and ham and pancakes for breakfast and a Minute to Win It challenge that spanned 3 continents!   

My responsibility for the day was to organize the Minute to Win It games.  Each Troop took turns competing against soldiers over the webcam.  It was so much fun!

Lorie rockin' the "Face the Cookie" challenge.  You place a cookie on your forehead and try to get it in your mouth without using your hands.


Rebecca, Kat, Gwen and RaeAnn cheering her on!
 

Alicia and Keara watching the competitors
 

Kerrie taking her turn! She had to stack 6 dice on a popsicle stick. 

On April 28th, our Brigade hosted a 70's themed Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for FRG leaders.  Our squadron was certainly the best dressed!  
A big thank you to Keara for letting me borrow her knee-high white gogo boots!





Two of my favorite people!  Trish and Theresa are our FRG advisors.  They put their heart and soul into taking care of 6-6 families.  I would not survive this deployment without them!
They were in the finals for best dressed for the event!
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On May 14th was our Brigade Half-Way Party.  Our Squadron was proudly wearing our Family Strong t-shirts.  

Addison getting ready for a potato sack race.



Since it was raining, the petting zoo was moved inside.  I'm normally not a huge fan of petting zoos, but Mya went NUTS for this goat.  All the workers were laughing at her reactions.  She kept hugging it and would have certainly gotten in the cage if I would have let her.  



Being an FRG Leader and taking care of Army families, especially during deployments, is a great privilege!  I have been blessed with amazing families and I am thankful to have them along side us during this deployment.  

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