Friday, August 12, 2022

Beach Day

Photo: Micah

We piled in the van Monday for a day trip to the beach.


After setting up on the sand, we had a picnic lunch.


Photo: Heather



The kids loved putting their feet in the water and running away from the waves.






Snack time.







We tried to check out the tide pools, but the tide was too high. Ezra found a few crabs though.



 We finished the day off with fish and chips for dinner before heading home.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Sunday Happenings


A couple of Sundays ago, we were very surprised when it started raining during dinner. It didn't last long, but it was raining enough for the kids to get wet.


We also celebrated Emery's birthday with a special dinner, root beer floats, and gifts.


Photo: Michelle

 Last Sunday we took out the stitches Dad had in his elbow.

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Coconut


We were talking about whole coconuts the other day, so when we saw them at the grocery store, we decided to get one.


It was quite the process to break it down so we could eat it, but the kids were fascinated by each step.



Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Pillow Time


 Pillows are a favorite thing around the house right now, and the kids find all kinds of creative ways to play with them.

Monday, July 25, 2022

Calvin Crest Week 2


We returned to Calvin Crest on Tuesday to be there with our high school and elementary students. The kids settled right into the camp routine with a visit to the craft condo.


Then we got to watch some of the high schoolers and Joshua do the ropes course.



David is transitioning away from naps, but sometimes has a hard time making it through dinner when he doesn't take them. That churro was so good though, he wouldn't let me take it away.



Wednesday morning we hiked down to Sherwood to join the elementary students for breakfast.


StrawMary Shortcake and Biscuits and Davy.



There's nothing like breakfast burritos cooked over a fire in Sherwood.



Enjoying some down time in our room.


The kids were excited to make more fishing poles at the craft condo and then use them to fish by the lake.



Thursday morning we hiked out the Gethsemane trail.


Happy hikers! These two were such troopers; they hiked all over camp and loved it.




Playing in the water was a hit again, and since we'd gotten an early start compared to last week, we had plenty of time to hangout.






Trying out Joshua's new CC hat.


Sharing an afternoon treat.


Working with clay in the craft condo with some of our high school girls.


The kids loved this clay and played with it for a long time.



We ended up making beads to string on a lanyard. David liked feeling how warm they were when they came out of the oven.



Friday morning we headed down to Sherwood again for french toast.



We went on a short hike before packing up our room.


The kids and I had a picnic lunch by the lake.


 We left camp in the early afternoon and dropped off the youth at church before making it home in time for dinner. It was another great week in the mountains.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Dave and Gayle Visit


Dave and Gayle came to visit Saturday, and we enjoyed a nice time with them. They spent the night because Dave was our guest preacher on Sunday. Following the service, we had lunch together before they headed home.


 The kids made a cozy spot with pillows and blankets.