Mid-South Youth Camp 2009 - Parker

Parker had a great time his first "overnight" year at camp! So good that he did NOT want to leave when it was all said and done. I was glad to get to see him each day while I was there - I think it made him feel better, too. The first day I came, he "hung" around me a little bit more, but I noticed it got less and less as the week went on. I was glad to see him having such a good time with some of his "Henderson Buddies".I do have to admit that the "guys" weren't the only ones he was "hanging out with". He made a few older "girl" friends at camp, too. I think he was kind of "sweet" on this crew all week. He had "dates" with them to the hike, movie, and talent show, and bought them stuff all week long! They were very sweet and accepted his efforts. Thanks, Rachel, Kakole, and Ginny for your examples!

One of the biggest parts of the day at camp is Mail Call. Below, Parker is seen being sung TO while 2 girls are working toward receiving packages, as well as Parker himself singing in order to get the package we sent for his cabin. I think he had to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
In the end, we were very proud when Parker won the "Best Bible Student" award. We told him that was the BEST award he could have brought home, as far as we were concerned!!

We were very proud of him and glad that he got to go and have such a good time!!! He had a hard time leaving, but I think it will just make it that much easier for him to go back next year!!

Mid-South Youth Camp 2009 - Kinlee

Well, I think I have officially broken a record. I have broken my own record of time gone by between posts!! It has been a crazy week or so. Good, but crazy! So, it is time! It is time to show what we've been up to the past almost 2 WEEKS now! The kids and I did Mid-South Youth Camp. Parker stayed the night for the whole week for the first time, and Kinlee and I traveled back and forth everyday with Jr. Camp. We all had a blast, but boy were we worn out!!

Because I can only post 5 pictures with each post, I'll start with Kinlee first. I was able to take more pictures of her because I was actually hanging out with her all week. I saw Parker here and there, but was still able to get plenty of pictures of him, too. Kinlee's favorite part of the whole week was swimming. The weather was kind of "if-fy" throughout the week, but always managed to clear up in time for swimming!!!
On Wednesday, the kids did the giant slip-n-slide instead of going to the pool. I think these always make some of the COOLEST pictures!

One of the days, we did have quite a bit of rain, so our "silly games" had to move inside. The kids still had fun playing Simon Says and the Marshmallow Blow (one of those "spur of the moment" games that was definitely a hit!) Plus, it made for some funny pictures!!!!
One of the best parts of camp are all the silly songs that the kids sing. I have to admit, by the end of the week, they got kind of old, but I'll be ready for them when next year rolls around - maybe! Kinlee also had a good time re-connecting with old friends, spending time with new ones, and even meeting some new faces. We had a really good group this week!
In the end, Kinlee ended up winning the "Arts and Crafts" award for her love of "crafting". Below, you can see some of hers and Parker's creations.
It was a great week. We had fun spending it together! Kinlee will only have 1 year of Jr. camp left and then SHE'LL be ready for "big camp!" UGH - where does the time go?!