Troop to Troop

Every year since the start of the war, the Girl Scouts have sent or given troops cookies donatated by people who purchased them and then did not want to eat them. This year is Isabelle's first year to be a Girl Scout and so far she loves it. Plus she had the chance to sell Girl Scout Cookies. She was so excited. This past Sunday we went down to the airport to welcome home troops coming in from Iraq/Afganistan. There were quite a few people out there to welcome them home including at least four or five Girl Scout troops.


Previously the girls made signs to hold up for the soldiers and we all talked about what they are doing and where they are at, having family members in the service really helped. All the girls were very excited to have a chance to pass out the cookies they could and some of the soldiers were even nice enough to take picture with the girls. One of the guys even wanted one for himself.


There was a gentelman there who was filming the welcome home, and it looks like he goes pretty often, who featured the girls in his film. You can check it out here on you tube. They come up at about minute 3:47 and again at minute 5:38. Overall I think it was a great experice and I would love to go again and take the whole family. I think it means a lot to show support to our troops and welcome them home from an environment that might not be so plesant.