And then there was camp...

In the spirit of chronological order...I now will tell you just little bit about the next event of July. Kyla was FINALLY old enough to go to camp. I say it like that because she has bothered me about camp for many years now. You know, those comments like - "When will I EVER be old enough to go?" and "Mom, is THIS the year that I can go to camp?"

This was THAT year...and for the first time I allowed one of my children to really travel without me. It was a leap of faith, but one that wasn't as hard as I thought it might be. It helps that several of the adults going knew me and knew Kyla well. My biggest concern was over the stitches in her chin...see the last post if you don't know what I'm talking about...but that was one of Kyla's biggest concerns too. It helped me knowing that she was taking her 'injury' seriously...she wasn't just going to get there and act carelessly. So on a Monday afternoon, the kids hit the road and traveled to the Highland Lakes Encampment on Lake Travis.

I sent Kyla with a disposable camera and I have had many laughs at the pictures that she took. I had forgotten what is memorable and picture-worthy in a 9 year old's mind. There were a lot of pictures of friends making silly faces, which I expected, but there were also pictures of her bunk, the snacks that I packed in her bag as a surprise, and some blurry photos of the cafeteria food. I thought I would share a few of them with you as well....

Kyla's bunk - ready made & The surprise snacks

The CrossPoint flag & Camp friend - Lexi

Camp Friends & Mrs. Michelle - CrossPoint's Kidz Pastor

I wasn't filled in on EVERYTHING that happened at camp...for instance, today...almost a month later...I just found out that she participated in archery! But I do know that she earned a little extra pool time on the days when she couldn't play in the lake, and their entertainment was a FABULOUS Christian ventriloquist. She came home looking a little bit older - you know, like a girl old enough to go to camp. And now I have another girl in my house asking the same questions I have been hearing for so many years. Summer wants to know - "How much longer until I can go to camp!?!" ......Here we go again! ha!