We have been counting down the days to this week for almost a year - it is Camp Thurman week! This was the first time my girls had gone - we had tried to talk Meredith into going in the past, but she was a little too timid. But last summer, I decided it would be good for her to go, and I thought it might help if she had reinforcements! Of course, Jillian would want to go, but we also invited Landon. It was such a fun week - Landon stayed with us from Sunday through Friday (all while Neil and Katie were traveling in Japan!) and I was so happy with all the good times they had together.
Sunday night sleepover! These kids did not want to go to sleep even though Camp Thurman was starting the next morning! They loved the week long sleepover.
Ready for camp in their camp shirts!
We made a tradition of going out for a treat every day after camp - the first day we went for Frozen Yogurt, and on Tuesday we talked Gigi into bringing Carter out for snow cones. It was so fun to hear about their days as they talked and laughed together. I was very proud of my girls that were a little timid at first - but they both took on zip lines and tried all the other challenges put in front of them. One of their favorites was the Tarzan Swing. Both girls were a little scared to go, but their counselors talked them into giving it a shot. And guess what? They both had a blast!
After we would get home each day, the kids would take a bath and play while I got dinner ready. As soon as they ate, we sent them to bed - but usually we let them take a game or just play for a bit. Landon picked Pretty, Pretty Princess one night and they snuck out after bedtime to show me their jewels!
Sugaring them up before camp with donuts
Another night, Neal and I got in on the game time as we played Beat the Parents. They did- and their winning move was pretending to be the dog from Up.
These sillies wore crazy shoes (Landon in Meredith's "high heels") and thought they were hilarious!
On Thursday when I was off of work, I went to Gigi's to relax by the pool and as a bonus, I got some one-on-one time with the littlest cousin!
Gigi took us out for McDonald's one evening and Meredith loved helping Carter play in the play area - he couldn't get enough of this bouncy thing (and kept signing "more" when it would stop) And he even climbed all the way to the top of the slide - twice! I had to keep sending Meredith up to make sure he was ok.
On the last day, Jillian's group got their faces painted and she asked her sweet counselor, Highlight, to take a picture to send to me!
Friday's treat was Mad Mike's ice cream. And there was already lots of talk of next year!
Each day, Jillian would empty the pockets of her backpack to show me treasures she found at camp and we collected them. We had rocks, BBs, a penny, craft jewels, beads, and just plain trash!
But a true treasure we got to bring home were these sweet pictures of each girl with their groups and with their counselor and counselor in training!
Jillian's group with Highlight and her CIT, Constellation. During the week, these girls memorized Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
Meredith with her counselor, Asics and her CIT, Royal. They learned Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding"
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