Every year over the 4th of July (or weekend closest to the 4th) ILNC puts on a three day Family Festival to celebrate our freedom and our families being together. This has been a tradition for over 25 years. When it started we tried to bring our boys up to the campground to visit their grandparents, and to take part in the festivities.
As they left home, married, moved to other states, we made it a family tradition to set aside those first few days in July to all meet at Indian Lake Nazarene Campground. No matter where we lived in the United States, July 4th was the time for us to come together to celebrate that we are family, and to be grateful for our freedom. I think this may be the first year that our sons are not here, just our granddaughters...but at least we have the girls!!
Family Festival activities kicked off yesterday morning at 8:30 at the ILNC Breakfast Buffet at the Dining Hall. Prior to that there had been a 5K walk/run (which we did not participate in...perhaps in future years). After breakfast there was a Bike Around the Lake, which we also did not do, nor were we involved in the Volley Ball and Basketball Tournaments, nor the Dodge Ball Tournament. Instead, the girls chose to spend their time in the Craft Barn painting ceramics....something they've been doing for two weeks, but love it enough to keep starting new projects. I bought a small shelf unit just to display their ceramics, and it's already overloaded!! Oh, we did go to garage sales on the grounds also...didn't get much.
While Big Sis stayed at the Craft Barn, Little Princess chose to go on the Extreme Obstacle Course (inflatable), play Air Ball (another inflatable), and do the Quad Bungee Bounce. She was too small to do the Bumper Cards, and chose not to do the Climbing Wall and Zip Line. She also rode a toy tractor in the Kiddie Car Races.
It was so hot yesterday...93, with a heat index of 102. We kept drinking water, and finding places in the shade, and riding around with Grandpa on the golf cart to cool off. Our lunch was at the Snack Bar. Other events we did not participate in was the Indy 5oo Golf Cart Race, the Horseshoe Tournament, and the Outside Family Flick after dark. Oh...Big Sis did go on the Zip Line twice in the afternoon. Flying through the air was another fine way to cool off!. We went to Vicksburg to Jaspare's Pizza for supper. The girls ordered spaghetti, while we had a pizza.
The other event that we did participate in, thanks to Big Sis, was enter Tuxedo and Miss Kefli (our two small black dogs) in the Dog & Pet Show. They were dressed for the occasion (hat for Keflie, scarf for Tux), and they performed some tricks (speak, play dead, sit, shake). They ended up winning a red ribbon for second place! They were very hot, though, and needed to get back into air conditioning.
After supper I went to the Smith and Smith oldies, but goodies concert while the girls helped Grandpa prepare the tabernacle for this morning's service. And it is time to head on out to service...so I will complete this in part 2, when Family Festival 2011 is over (Monday night).
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Friday - July 1, 2011
Wow...half of 2011 is over. Time just keeps picking up the pace as the band plays on!
Yesterday was a more relaxed day. I spent a little bit of time at the office, but mostly I just spent it with the girls. We headed into Vicksburg to do banking and shopping, and we stopped at two garage sales along the way. Both girls made some nice purchases with their own money. I bought a small shelf unit for their ceramic display, and it's already full!
After lunch we headed to the beach for a couple of hours...very relaxing time. Then it was time for Big Sis to work at the Craft Barn until supper time. Princess and I watched a video and she rode her bike around the block and we walked the dogs.
After supper I cleaned the cottage next door for my nephew and his wife who are coming in from California for the Family Festival this weekend. They will be here until Monday. The girls stayed with Grandpa, doing whatever they chose to do, until it was time once again for Big Sis to head back to the Craft Barn. I visited her at work to see what her chores were and to observe the ceramics she is working on. She so enjoys being over there, and loves painting ceramics! She's made some for friends, choosing their favorite animal and color.
We made it an early to bed night for Princess. She watched "Winnie the Pooh" and then went to bed and fell asleep very quickly. She had purchased a Queen's crown at one garage sale and wore it to lunch, and she had a sun dress on today, so she looked very much the Princess. She liked to wear the crown upside down. She also purchased her own Barbie doll with a purple dress...purple being her favorite color. She bought a bag of beads and a little purple pouch. The big purchase was a play oven that really bakes, along with a play mixer and blender and two baking packages (cookies). I have a feeling we'll be baking today.
Big Sis bought a soft green pillow, a make-up kit, and a furry white cat that looks real. We tried to buy a dresser for her room back home, but it sold just as we got there. We'll keep looking.
Today is the beginning of our annual 4th of July celebration, called Family Festival. It will run through Monday, and each day there are plenty of activities going on. There will be many garage sales here on the campgrounds the next few days. Senior High camp will dismiss after lunch, and the weekend crowd will start filling in. We usually have about 3,000 people here...our largest event of the year.
I'm excited for the people to see our renovations and new sports equipment. We have redone the snack bar, the four unit efficiency cabins, and the tabernacle bath. Our District Superintendent's cottage is in the process of being painted. Our new sports equipment are: Frisbee golf, tether ball, nine square, human Foosball. We also dressed up the playground with fresh bark. Indian Lake Nazarene Campground is a great place to be!! For sure, the girls love it here!
Yesterday was a more relaxed day. I spent a little bit of time at the office, but mostly I just spent it with the girls. We headed into Vicksburg to do banking and shopping, and we stopped at two garage sales along the way. Both girls made some nice purchases with their own money. I bought a small shelf unit for their ceramic display, and it's already full!
After lunch we headed to the beach for a couple of hours...very relaxing time. Then it was time for Big Sis to work at the Craft Barn until supper time. Princess and I watched a video and she rode her bike around the block and we walked the dogs.
After supper I cleaned the cottage next door for my nephew and his wife who are coming in from California for the Family Festival this weekend. They will be here until Monday. The girls stayed with Grandpa, doing whatever they chose to do, until it was time once again for Big Sis to head back to the Craft Barn. I visited her at work to see what her chores were and to observe the ceramics she is working on. She so enjoys being over there, and loves painting ceramics! She's made some for friends, choosing their favorite animal and color.
We made it an early to bed night for Princess. She watched "Winnie the Pooh" and then went to bed and fell asleep very quickly. She had purchased a Queen's crown at one garage sale and wore it to lunch, and she had a sun dress on today, so she looked very much the Princess. She liked to wear the crown upside down. She also purchased her own Barbie doll with a purple dress...purple being her favorite color. She bought a bag of beads and a little purple pouch. The big purchase was a play oven that really bakes, along with a play mixer and blender and two baking packages (cookies). I have a feeling we'll be baking today.
Big Sis bought a soft green pillow, a make-up kit, and a furry white cat that looks real. We tried to buy a dresser for her room back home, but it sold just as we got there. We'll keep looking.
Today is the beginning of our annual 4th of July celebration, called Family Festival. It will run through Monday, and each day there are plenty of activities going on. There will be many garage sales here on the campgrounds the next few days. Senior High camp will dismiss after lunch, and the weekend crowd will start filling in. We usually have about 3,000 people here...our largest event of the year.
I'm excited for the people to see our renovations and new sports equipment. We have redone the snack bar, the four unit efficiency cabins, and the tabernacle bath. Our District Superintendent's cottage is in the process of being painted. Our new sports equipment are: Frisbee golf, tether ball, nine square, human Foosball. We also dressed up the playground with fresh bark. Indian Lake Nazarene Campground is a great place to be!! For sure, the girls love it here!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
We are having absolutely lovely Michigan summer weather this week. The temps are in the high 70's, low 80's, with very low humidity. Sunny days, beautiful blue skies with white fluffy clouds, light breezes. Loving it!!
Yesterday Big Sis had a project to help Miss Wanda paint the wheel hubs on our second camp hay wagon, which didn't take very long!! In the afternoon she worked in the Craft Barn.
Meanwhile Princess and I had to work at the ILNC office. She is everybody's assistant now, so she has a variety of office jobs, and loves helping people. We took a DVD player out to the office, and in her free time she watches movies (mostly Veggie Tale, which she says she loves).
Last night was Big Sis's annual sleepover with her two ILNC sister friends. They stay in the cottage, and normally they sleep on the porch and Princess and I sleep in the queen bed in the bedroom. Last night Princess stayed in her own bed here in the house with Grandpa, the three girls slept in the bedroom at the cottage, and yours truly slept on a reclining love seat on the porch. I enjoyed hearing the trains in the nights, and watching the security guards go by, and we had lit a large candle in the yard, which burned most of the night. I didn't sleep much, but it was a nice night over all.
Big Sis had planned a scavenger hunt for her friends (something I used to do for the three of them), with clues that led them to ten different locations on the campground. They rode their bikes to find the clues, and they had a walkie talkie to call Big Sis, if they were "clueless". The clues eventually led them back to the cottage where she had treats waiting for them (snacks). They had a lot of fun chatting and working on crafts and playing on a keyboard. They've been good friends now for 7 years.
Princess is still making friends her age. We mostly meet them at the beach or the playground. Last night she and I watched a movie together ("Babe") with Grandpa and had our own snacks. We sat cat traps, and this morning we sent two kitties to animal control for adoption. She didn't complain at all about not being part of Big Sis's party this year (she's been part of it in years past, but it's time for Big Sis to have her own friends without Little Sis around all the time).
The girls slept until almost noon today, which was fine with me. Princess and I had things to do on the porch, and she played some computer decorating games. We spent some time at the office today, but not much. We took the dogs on a golf cart ride while Big Sis worked the Craft Barn today, and we had an afternoon video and time of rest.
After lunch the three of us spent over an hour at the beach. We had it to ourselves, and it was just perfect weather. Even I didn't want to leave when we did, but Big Sis wanted to get to her "job". She is loyal!
After supper Miss Wanda helped both girls do a butterfly craft out of plastic soft drink bottles. It was good she was with them, for hubby and I had a medical emergency with a camper which we tended to during that time. Afterwards the four of us rode around on the golf cart for a while, then came back for the girls to watch a movie, "Mouse Hunt".
It is bed time for Princess now, so time to go have our bedtime chat! This is a less structured week, and we are just enjoying each day as it unfolds.
Yesterday Big Sis had a project to help Miss Wanda paint the wheel hubs on our second camp hay wagon, which didn't take very long!! In the afternoon she worked in the Craft Barn.
Meanwhile Princess and I had to work at the ILNC office. She is everybody's assistant now, so she has a variety of office jobs, and loves helping people. We took a DVD player out to the office, and in her free time she watches movies (mostly Veggie Tale, which she says she loves).
Last night was Big Sis's annual sleepover with her two ILNC sister friends. They stay in the cottage, and normally they sleep on the porch and Princess and I sleep in the queen bed in the bedroom. Last night Princess stayed in her own bed here in the house with Grandpa, the three girls slept in the bedroom at the cottage, and yours truly slept on a reclining love seat on the porch. I enjoyed hearing the trains in the nights, and watching the security guards go by, and we had lit a large candle in the yard, which burned most of the night. I didn't sleep much, but it was a nice night over all.
Big Sis had planned a scavenger hunt for her friends (something I used to do for the three of them), with clues that led them to ten different locations on the campground. They rode their bikes to find the clues, and they had a walkie talkie to call Big Sis, if they were "clueless". The clues eventually led them back to the cottage where she had treats waiting for them (snacks). They had a lot of fun chatting and working on crafts and playing on a keyboard. They've been good friends now for 7 years.
Princess is still making friends her age. We mostly meet them at the beach or the playground. Last night she and I watched a movie together ("Babe") with Grandpa and had our own snacks. We sat cat traps, and this morning we sent two kitties to animal control for adoption. She didn't complain at all about not being part of Big Sis's party this year (she's been part of it in years past, but it's time for Big Sis to have her own friends without Little Sis around all the time).
The girls slept until almost noon today, which was fine with me. Princess and I had things to do on the porch, and she played some computer decorating games. We spent some time at the office today, but not much. We took the dogs on a golf cart ride while Big Sis worked the Craft Barn today, and we had an afternoon video and time of rest.
After lunch the three of us spent over an hour at the beach. We had it to ourselves, and it was just perfect weather. Even I didn't want to leave when we did, but Big Sis wanted to get to her "job". She is loyal!
After supper Miss Wanda helped both girls do a butterfly craft out of plastic soft drink bottles. It was good she was with them, for hubby and I had a medical emergency with a camper which we tended to during that time. Afterwards the four of us rode around on the golf cart for a while, then came back for the girls to watch a movie, "Mouse Hunt".
It is bed time for Princess now, so time to go have our bedtime chat! This is a less structured week, and we are just enjoying each day as it unfolds.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Monday Night 6/27/11
Princess had quite a day. After breakfast she was playing on the porch as a one-man band. I asked Miss Norma if she would like to come and play band with Aria, and she was tickled to do so. Sister was working on glass artwork on the porch, and I was working on the monthly budget. Mid-morning I dropped the girls off at the Craft Barn to work on ceramics while I went to work with Senior High Camp Registration.
After lunch at the Dining Hall (a repeat schedule of meals from last week), I worked at the office with Princess as my assistant, plus she helped the other ladies in the office also. Big Sis was at the Craft Barn all afternoon. She is working as an assistant, helping campers get their paint colors. She loves doing this. She gets free ceramics in exchange for her help. She's working on a train/village setting.
After supper Big Sis went to visit her girlfriends for the evening, and they took a bike ride around the camp. Tomorrow night they will have a sleepover at the cottage.
Meanwhile, Princess helped at the office again until she had a chance to ride around on a golf cart with Miss Chris. They stopped for a Popsicle at the Lewis' and then went to the play ground, which is where I joined them when my work was done. She had three little play mates her age to play with, so we spent quite a while there. Then we came home and played in the bathtub for a while, before watching a Veggie Tale movie and going to bed.
Big Sis was back at the Craft Barn at 9:30 for half an hour to once again assist campers with their paint selections and ceramics. I picked her up and we drove around to check out the traps we had set for the cats...six traps. Nothing caught so far. She's watching a movie with Grandpa (Beethoven), winding down for the night. She has a paint job in the morning with Miss Wanda. They are going to paint the hubs on the camp wagon a bright yellow.
So both girls had quite a busy day, plus play time with the dogs throughout the day. Big Sis helps me by walking the dogs when I am busy with other things. Princess helps me around the house...setting the table, dusting, taking care of things.
All in all, a lovely day. We have about 210 senior high campers this week. This will lead us right up to Family Festival this coming weekend (annual 4th of July celebration Friday-Monday). A very busy time, a busy month ahead. It will all be over far too soon, and life will once again be quiet. So let's enjoy it while we can!!
After lunch at the Dining Hall (a repeat schedule of meals from last week), I worked at the office with Princess as my assistant, plus she helped the other ladies in the office also. Big Sis was at the Craft Barn all afternoon. She is working as an assistant, helping campers get their paint colors. She loves doing this. She gets free ceramics in exchange for her help. She's working on a train/village setting.
After supper Big Sis went to visit her girlfriends for the evening, and they took a bike ride around the camp. Tomorrow night they will have a sleepover at the cottage.
Meanwhile, Princess helped at the office again until she had a chance to ride around on a golf cart with Miss Chris. They stopped for a Popsicle at the Lewis' and then went to the play ground, which is where I joined them when my work was done. She had three little play mates her age to play with, so we spent quite a while there. Then we came home and played in the bathtub for a while, before watching a Veggie Tale movie and going to bed.
Big Sis was back at the Craft Barn at 9:30 for half an hour to once again assist campers with their paint selections and ceramics. I picked her up and we drove around to check out the traps we had set for the cats...six traps. Nothing caught so far. She's watching a movie with Grandpa (Beethoven), winding down for the night. She has a paint job in the morning with Miss Wanda. They are going to paint the hubs on the camp wagon a bright yellow.
So both girls had quite a busy day, plus play time with the dogs throughout the day. Big Sis helps me by walking the dogs when I am busy with other things. Princess helps me around the house...setting the table, dusting, taking care of things.
All in all, a lovely day. We have about 210 senior high campers this week. This will lead us right up to Family Festival this coming weekend (annual 4th of July celebration Friday-Monday). A very busy time, a busy month ahead. It will all be over far too soon, and life will once again be quiet. So let's enjoy it while we can!!
Monday Morning - Beginning of Senior High Camp
Today starts another week of youth camps...this one being Senior High Camp. Registration is at 11 a.m. this morning, and the camp runs until after lunch of Friday.
My granddaughters are now in their second week of their summer visit. Big Sister will help out in the Craft Barn this week as an assistant...passing out paint, pouring ceramic molds, working on projects. She's also been given a painting assignment...to paint the wheel hubs on one of the new hay wagons. She'll have a fun week, for she loves ceramics (Craft Barn), and painting. Princess will be on a less structured schedule this week...just going with the flow. Beach every day is her highest desire.
We sat six traps for cats/kittens last night. Have to go check them out soon. I'm going to continue to trap while I have the girls here to help me, then I may take a break until fall. I don't want to trap cats and keep them in cages while it is rainy or hot. Last week was a rainy week, so I only trapped one night. That's when I caught two little kittens that I had to send away. That's hard...they are so cute. But we have plenty of cats, and more to come, I am sure.
Yesterday we attended the Come As You Are service in the Learning Center. Both girls were dressed very nicely and looked absolutely stunning. They are as well behaved as they are beautiful. Such a delight to have them with us. So many people speak with them, for they have come to know the girls across the years since we have been here at ILNC. We are not the only ones who anticipate the annual visit of Big Sister and Princess.
It was hubby's 57th birthday, so the girls made him chocolate chip/oatmeal cookies. We also took a pontoon boat ride yesterday afternoon...our first boat ride of 2011. It was a gorgeous day...high 70's, a great day for a boat ride. The girls also rode their bikes in the afternoon. At night they caught fireflies and helped me set the traps.
I had to go with my dear friend yesterday afternoon to transport her mother to the hospital, first to Vicksburg, then to Kalamazoo. Her mom, who is 96, was having migraine headaches, and she hardly ever even has a headache. Turns out her blood pressure was extremely high, and they thought she might have the symptoms of a stroke. She is back home now, thank the Lord, but I have a feeling this is the beginning of the rest of her journey to her heavenly home. I pray both daughters will be with her when that time comes. She has lived a beautiful life, very calm and caring, but she longs to join her husband and others who have gone on before. I pray her prayers are answered soon. This friend I went to the hospital with is my "confidant"...the one person I can talk to about anything (in lieu of not having Mom any more).
Well, time for the day to begin...got to go check my cages, The girls will be up soon, and I'm fixing strawberries and biscuits for breakfast, another birthday meal for my hubby. I didn't have time to fix it yesterday because of my hospital trip. He could use some extra treats these days...these are stressful times making sure the camps are all running smoothly.
My granddaughters are now in their second week of their summer visit. Big Sister will help out in the Craft Barn this week as an assistant...passing out paint, pouring ceramic molds, working on projects. She's also been given a painting assignment...to paint the wheel hubs on one of the new hay wagons. She'll have a fun week, for she loves ceramics (Craft Barn), and painting. Princess will be on a less structured schedule this week...just going with the flow. Beach every day is her highest desire.
We sat six traps for cats/kittens last night. Have to go check them out soon. I'm going to continue to trap while I have the girls here to help me, then I may take a break until fall. I don't want to trap cats and keep them in cages while it is rainy or hot. Last week was a rainy week, so I only trapped one night. That's when I caught two little kittens that I had to send away. That's hard...they are so cute. But we have plenty of cats, and more to come, I am sure.
Yesterday we attended the Come As You Are service in the Learning Center. Both girls were dressed very nicely and looked absolutely stunning. They are as well behaved as they are beautiful. Such a delight to have them with us. So many people speak with them, for they have come to know the girls across the years since we have been here at ILNC. We are not the only ones who anticipate the annual visit of Big Sister and Princess.
It was hubby's 57th birthday, so the girls made him chocolate chip/oatmeal cookies. We also took a pontoon boat ride yesterday afternoon...our first boat ride of 2011. It was a gorgeous day...high 70's, a great day for a boat ride. The girls also rode their bikes in the afternoon. At night they caught fireflies and helped me set the traps.
I had to go with my dear friend yesterday afternoon to transport her mother to the hospital, first to Vicksburg, then to Kalamazoo. Her mom, who is 96, was having migraine headaches, and she hardly ever even has a headache. Turns out her blood pressure was extremely high, and they thought she might have the symptoms of a stroke. She is back home now, thank the Lord, but I have a feeling this is the beginning of the rest of her journey to her heavenly home. I pray both daughters will be with her when that time comes. She has lived a beautiful life, very calm and caring, but she longs to join her husband and others who have gone on before. I pray her prayers are answered soon. This friend I went to the hospital with is my "confidant"...the one person I can talk to about anything (in lieu of not having Mom any more).
Well, time for the day to begin...got to go check my cages, The girls will be up soon, and I'm fixing strawberries and biscuits for breakfast, another birthday meal for my hubby. I didn't have time to fix it yesterday because of my hospital trip. He could use some extra treats these days...these are stressful times making sure the camps are all running smoothly.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Saturday Night 6/25/2011
Camps ended yesterday and we are still trying to catch up on our sleep. I woke up early this morning and went to work at 6:30, back home at 8:30, just as the girls woke up, and hubby had to leave. I spent another hour after lunch working at the office, getting ready for the next camp coming in...Senior High, which starts on Monday.
I took the girls to Vicksburg to do some shopping...the resale shop (clothes for big Sister), and groceries at Family Fare. Late afternoon we all went to Portage. While Grandpa and Big Sis went to the driving range, Princess and I did our Walmart shopping. Then we all went to El Jimador Mexican Restaurant for supper. Back at the campground we went to the snack bar for ice cream. The girls are in bed early tonight.
A recap of my weekly devotions:
"The Word for You Today":
I took the girls to Vicksburg to do some shopping...the resale shop (clothes for big Sister), and groceries at Family Fare. Late afternoon we all went to Portage. While Grandpa and Big Sis went to the driving range, Princess and I did our Walmart shopping. Then we all went to El Jimador Mexican Restaurant for supper. Back at the campground we went to the snack bar for ice cream. The girls are in bed early tonight.
A recap of my weekly devotions:
"The Word for You Today":
- Having the right focus comes about by simplifying things: a simpler life style and a saner schedule gives you direction, energizes you, and determines your legacy. What matters is not what others say about you, but what God says.
- Protect yourself spiritually by taking time to rest in Jesus to renew your strength. Weariness makes you vulnerable to satan, who starts with attacking your mind.
- Give your marriage a tune up...the secret to closeness in marriage is old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. Show respect, sensitivity, attentiveness, and care. Hug, do small things which show thoughtfulness, have good manners ("please", "thank you", "I'm sorry"). Compliment each other. We need to feel valued by the one we cherish.
- You can get beyond the past. Through God's grace, you can live in the present and let go of the past by spending time in God's presence and allowing His love to touch the hurting places within you.
Psalm
O, Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit or stand. When far away you know my every thought. You chart the path ahead of me, and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am. You know what I am going to say before I even say it. You both precede me and follow me, and place your hand of blessing on my head. (139:1-5)
You were there while I was being formed in utter seclusion! You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book! How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly! (139:15-17)
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything you find in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (139:23-24)
Proverbs:
A cheerful heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit makes one sick. (17:22)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Friday - The Treasure of Helping Others
After a typical breakfast, today we went to Topaz River (lakefront at the point) for our lesson on Helping Others. We read the story "Help, Help" from God's Word for Me, about the prodigal son. We watched The Story of Esther on Charlies Churchmouse DVD and played a game of decorating cookies for the king. We printed out picture pages to color, which we did, and we made a Princess Castle. It needs to have sparkly stickers put on it yet. We were going to make cookies to give to others today, but we ran out of time. We'll probably do that on Sunday afternoon.
After lunch (pizza, salad bar, cake) it was time for sister's camp to dismiss. We picked her up on the golf cart and checked out and took her stuff back to the house. Then we rode around on the golf cart for a while, showing her where all Princess had been this week (Diamond Mountain/tabernacle; Ruby Cavern/prayer cottage; Emerald Forrest/craft barn; Sapphire Glacier/snack bar; and Topaz River/the lake at the point. She had her lessons in these various spots, and she learned about Jesus, Prayer, Sharing, the Bible, and Helping Others.
We also rode around to see the boundaries Sister's camp had stayed within. They had a wide spread area which contained all their various activities. They listened to a missionary tell stories in the morning, and had another cool speaker for the evening worship service. He was funny and related well with the kids, according to Big Sister. She made many friends and had a great time over all. Some of the activities weren't her favorite, but she participated in everything.
Princess learned the Bible verse John 3:16, and she has asked to say the Lord's Prayer at meal time all by her self the last three meals. She remembers that from last year. Today she watched the Veggie Tale video on "Esther, the Girl who Became Queen", to go along with her lesson.
This afternoon it was misty and cool out, so we just snuggled in blankets on the reclining couch and watch two Christie videos, Sister's choice. We went out to Logan's Steakhouse for supper with Wanda and Dave, our summer volunteers. We came home, Princess had a bath, and went to bed early. Sister is taking a shower, we will watch another video, her choice, and then straight to bed. I trust all of us will sleep in tomorrow morning, and do some catch up on our sleep!
It's been a terrific week in both camps...everyone is happy and ready to come back again next year. Sister learned how to do table rhythm slapping to kill time while they waited for their turn to go through the food lines. She's teaching Princess. They also were stacking cups at supper tonight. Oh, yes...the things to do in groups to kill time!! As Sister said as we rode around on the golf cart after the campers were gone..."It's so quiet!"
I'll try to update our activities over the next couple of weeks every day or so, in case parents or other family members are interested. Good night!
After lunch (pizza, salad bar, cake) it was time for sister's camp to dismiss. We picked her up on the golf cart and checked out and took her stuff back to the house. Then we rode around on the golf cart for a while, showing her where all Princess had been this week (Diamond Mountain/tabernacle; Ruby Cavern/prayer cottage; Emerald Forrest/craft barn; Sapphire Glacier/snack bar; and Topaz River/the lake at the point. She had her lessons in these various spots, and she learned about Jesus, Prayer, Sharing, the Bible, and Helping Others.
We also rode around to see the boundaries Sister's camp had stayed within. They had a wide spread area which contained all their various activities. They listened to a missionary tell stories in the morning, and had another cool speaker for the evening worship service. He was funny and related well with the kids, according to Big Sister. She made many friends and had a great time over all. Some of the activities weren't her favorite, but she participated in everything.
Princess learned the Bible verse John 3:16, and she has asked to say the Lord's Prayer at meal time all by her self the last three meals. She remembers that from last year. Today she watched the Veggie Tale video on "Esther, the Girl who Became Queen", to go along with her lesson.
This afternoon it was misty and cool out, so we just snuggled in blankets on the reclining couch and watch two Christie videos, Sister's choice. We went out to Logan's Steakhouse for supper with Wanda and Dave, our summer volunteers. We came home, Princess had a bath, and went to bed early. Sister is taking a shower, we will watch another video, her choice, and then straight to bed. I trust all of us will sleep in tomorrow morning, and do some catch up on our sleep!
It's been a terrific week in both camps...everyone is happy and ready to come back again next year. Sister learned how to do table rhythm slapping to kill time while they waited for their turn to go through the food lines. She's teaching Princess. They also were stacking cups at supper tonight. Oh, yes...the things to do in groups to kill time!! As Sister said as we rode around on the golf cart after the campers were gone..."It's so quiet!"
I'll try to update our activities over the next couple of weeks every day or so, in case parents or other family members are interested. Good night!
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