Girl's Camp

If you called me this summer and didn't get me, or left a message that I didn't return... so sorry. Really I am. My life kind of goes into a holding pattern for a few months and I eat, drink and sleep -- no, cancel that on the sleep, -- Girl's Camp!

I love Girl's Camp. I have such sweet memories of Girl's Camp growing up.
It is where I felt strength in numbers
where I watched and learned from amazing YW leaders that I hoped to be like someday
where my sis and I swam tandem in a race and totally kicked bootie
where our tents nearly floated away in the Alabama summer rain storms
where I met my first boyfriend who was later my first kiss
where I felt the Spirit so strong
where I gained a testimony for myself that the gospel is true.

So here I am... surrounded by some amazing women that I am blessed to call my friends.

Note: I had ONE shower for the week! Gross, I know, but true.

In the background you can see some of our set up for camp. Our ward value was Choice and Accountability, which as you can see, is orange. Not a color I was thrilled about getting -- in fact I begged a little to trade, but had no takers. Well, over time... I sort of fell in love with orange - sort of.

Made this flag. Love these beautiful girls!

Sewed lots and lots of orange and white polka dotted pendants. (excuse the garbage bags)

2nd year 5 mile hike

A throw back to the 80's ... Cyndie Lauper eat your heart out :)

These girls make it all worth it!

They gave paper plate awards and these were ours :)

Hooray for Bishop night! I love it when I get to see the bishop ;)

And I love it when he does the Tutti-Ta Dance!

Skit night! My girls were awesome!

"Girls Just Gotta Stay Strong" to the music of "Girls Just Gotta Have Fun"

:) :)