I had the privilege of being able to go to girls camp this past week and it was truly AMAZING (big thanks to Katie for watching Ava for me!) Camp is supposed to be for the growth of the girls, but I took so much away from camp this year. I feel like it was just what I needed at this particular time in my life. Our camp "theme" was Stargirl, based from the book Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. If you have a daughter in her teenage years or approaching those years I definitely recommend this book! It is a quick and easy read and it is the best book. We have urged the girls to be as constant as the north star and to be a Stargirl in their own ways. We went to Park City for the week and stayed in the Mountainside Marriott so it wasn't very "campish" but boy oh boy was it fun! We had an activity on budgeting followed by some shopping at the outlets, movie nights, pool time, we went on a beautiful hike, went to the olympic park, did the zipline and the alpine slide, we had a pedicure and manicure night complete with paraffin wax and just spent time together having fun, strengthening our friendships and our testimonies. I came home feeling energized, happy, and motivated to try a little harder to be more like my Savior. Here is my week in pictures......
Waiting with some of the girls on Tuesday morning
Helping put away some of the groceries. Camille was in charge of the menu and she did an AMAZING job!
Me with some of the girls at the start of the hike
Me and Dana...... I don't look too excited :)
Everyone just hanging out at the waterfall at the end of our hike
All of the girls..... I love this picture! They are all so beautiful and unique.
God not only knows the names of all the stars; he knows your names and all you heartaches and your joys! - Elder Neal A. Maxwell
All the leaders (that were at camp). I love these women! They each inspire me and teach me so many things. On the drive home from the hike my brakes went out at the bottom of the hill. While coming to a stop at the bottom of the hill were we would turn onto the highway I noticed that I was pushing the pedal down as hard as I could and that I just wasn't slowing down as quickly as I need to. I don't know how but I was able to remain calm and just pulled my emergency brake and came within inches of hitting the car in front me. My mind was racing. I could smell the burnt rubber smell of brakes once I stopped. There was a split second were I wondered if there was really a problem or what I should do. Then the thought came into my mind that I was not to pull out onto that busy road followed by a warm comforting feeling. Two men pulled up beside me and asked what the problem was, I told them that my brakes had gone out. The pushed us to turn out on the side of the road and advised me that they had probably just gotten too hot and that if I waited for a bit they would probably work again. Dan and Ginny turned around and came back to help. I ended up being able to drive home safely and all ended well.
In the bobsled at the olympic park. I really really want to go ride the bobsled they have at the olympic park. It has been added to my "to do" list.
Me and Dana on the alpine slide
Me and Eva on the zipline.... it was so much fun!
More zipline.....
A foot rub from Eva!
Quality time spent in the hot tub :)
Time for some star gazing......We had a couple from our ward bring their telescope up the last night and teach us a little astronomy lesson. I loved this part of camp! We got to look at the moon and see all the craters as well as Jupiter. I have never had the experience of doing this before and I thought it was awesome :)
Without the dark, we would never see the stars
Nap time with Kallie
And last but not least the fight over a jar of Nutella which were all just eating by the spoon full..... Definitely good times!
As you can see it was quite the adventure! The new song on my blog is from camp! Listen to the words, it is a great song!
"Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars" Harriet Tubman
Stay tuned for updates from our trip to California last week......
