To Sweat and Sweat Some More (Girls Camp 08)!

So our ward made it back from girls camp. Talk about hot! I didn't know a person could sweat as much as we did this past week. After being home for a couple of days (that each included a beautiful 2 1/2 hour nap,thanks to Mike) I feel like I can function on a normal level once again. My mother would say it's pay-back time. Yes, I was one of those night owls at girls camp that loved to stay up late, laugh, talk, and sabotage other tents. Ah the memories! But time changes things, 3:30 in the morning isn't as attractive as it used to be.
Well, the girls all survived, we had minimal tears, and I think we even had some fun, so I consider it to be a huge success. We ended up having to leave a day early due to some severe weather that was moving in. In fact, the night before we left, the entire stake had to sleep together in the BSA Lodge, due to major wind. Talk about bonding time. Leaving a day early, we were unable to have the whole testimony mtg, and the hike. Camp didn't quite feel complete without those two little items, but I'd rather not have been in a tent with softball size hail falling down. Any way, I get to work with the greatest group of girls. I am continually impressed with them and the decisions they make on a daily basis. They are truly a beacon of light here in Kansas, and I love them all. I also get to work with the neatest ladies. Sarah Smith is my Bestest Camp Enthusiast ever.! Thanks Sarah for being Camp Director Extrodinar once again. And to Alisha, you go girl! That woman can set up tents, not to mention she is 6 months pregnant and we were camping on the surface of the sun! So not that I would want to trade in my nice mattress for a Coleman, but I think I might go again next year=)

Getting ready to slide down the water slide!

Cute Y.W.

Sister Sarah Smith, my camp Kindred Spirt. Squirt bottles were a must!

Looking Good! Yes this Mama went repelling! Here is a picture of some belaying action.

P.S. The boys survived my absence as well. Well sort of. Mike thought he would be pro-active and decided the boys needed haircuts. Somehow, while working on Will, the clippers got away from him. Will now has 1 1/2 eyebrows. He's still devilishly handsome, but how did that really happen Mike?