First day of 1st grade!

Today was my first day of first grade.  I like the patio outside my classroom.  I didn't like that we had to be in a little square group and I wanted just a desk that could open.

 Walking up the hill on the way to school.  My new backpack (which I love!) is almost bigger than I am.

This is my friend Steven, and my teacher, Mrs. Payne.

Y Camp

Sorry my summer posts will be out of order, but Mommy wanted to get these YMCA Family Camp memories down before she lost them.

Kinsey: creek hike to Ella falls, being carried on Doug's hip because the water came up to her chest; hike to Indian point; going in a rowboat for the first time; kayaking with Mommy; swimming in the lake - passed the swim test on the first try; cannonballs off the floating dock; painting ceramics; tie dye; campfires and s'mores; trying the climbing tower; low ropes course; participating in all of the Water Carnival games; making a lanyard with Daddy.  Also walked down the road in the dark by herself to find Mommy, saw a mouse in the cabin, ate meals with strangers who became friends, enjoyed watching skits, and learned to play Uno with all of the rules.  Liked having dessert with every meal!

 Travis: daily morning trail runs; fishing, kayaking, lake swims, dock-lounging, lanyard expert, high ropes, climbing tower, archery, painting with kids, eating.

Keenan: creek hike to Ella falls, also had to be carried once the water reached his chest, thank you Doug! made a popsicle stick cabin; went fishing with Daddy; got to try using a bow and arrow; went in a rowboat and a kayak; swimming at the waterfront, also passed his swim test on the first try (which meant he did not have to always swim with a parent and wear a life vest); cannonballs off the floating dock; low ropes course; painting ceramics, sticks and rocks.

In this Water Carnival game, the kids are splashing water into the adult-filled canoe in order to sink it.  Pretty cool to be told, "Yes, you may splash the adults!"

Our "Rustic cabin."

Deb: made it to the top of the climbing wall; did high ropes course; kayaked every day; rowed the row-boat to follow T in his lake swim; did the lake swim; hiked trails up, jogged down with T; campfire (ugh!), made to do a skit (survived); swimming with kids; jumping off dock; didn't have to prepare a single meal!

The camp had a fabulous kids-camp program in the morning.  On this day, the kids hiked up a creek (waist high in some places!) to Ella Falls.  We all enjoyed Family Camp!