Family Camp

WOW.

That pretty much sums it up. We're SO GLAD to be home, back to our own beds, showers, bedrooms, bathrooms... But we had an AWESOME week. A week that somehow felt like it passed by in only two days, and yet we crammed in two or three weeks' worth of fun and activities. So glad to be home, so glad we went, what a great adventure!

When we arrived at camp on Sunday afternoon we knew no one. We knew a few names but really didn't know the people and now, after a wonderful week at camp we've had the chance to talk to so many great families and when we left this morning we could name (almost) everyone that waved goodbye.

Now for the highlights...

Archer and Shelly signed up for the Little Dudes program, which meant that every day they got lessons on safety and caring for and how to ride horses. And by Friday they were both riding on their own! They loved every minute of it!

Both kids tried out the bungee trampoline and archery, I think the trampoline was a bigger hit than the archery. They spent lots of time playing in the game room, especially the foosball table. I taught them my method of playing - madly spin the guys and hope they hit the ball when it comes past. This worked out ok except not when you're playing with a ping-pong ball because you can't find the other ball. The lighter ball usually goes flying. (David did not approve of my technique. Sorry honey!)

They loved the beach, craft room and toys in the indoor chapel, all enjoyed with our wonderful family assistant Courtney. This also gave David and I a chance to cool down in the air conditioning while the kids ran off some energy. They finally crashed tonight, with only minor crabbiness to show for the long days and constant activities.

Shelly's hair was almost never dry, it was so hot and her head was continually soaked with sweat. Archer's head was wet too, and usually covered with dirt or sand. And then there was the red lip from the Gatorade, how come that stuff won't wash off no matter what you try?

I wish I could better explain the great time that we had, but maybe its just one of those things that "you had to be there..." The other families that we spent time with were so genuine and friendly that we felt right at home among them and I look forward to seeing them again around church, around town, where ever.

For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands.

~ Psalm 92:4

Oh, did we sing at camp! And we're still singing praises, thank you Lord for a wonderful time!