Preparation for Church Camp

I have mentioned that we are going to Church Camp this next week. The preparations for this with three kids and a husband working late are crazy. I have been washing and packing all week just to try and get it all done before tommorow. And in order to save gas money, we are taking our little Honda Civic down instead of our truck which holds more, so I have to make everything fit into the car. But nothing like a challenge for me. I remember the first camp that my mom, dad, sister and I attended, we drove 22 hrs in a Ford Escort Hatchback and my dad limited us to One bag a piece. It was cramped but we made it and oh the fun we had.

Saying all of this, our Church Camp is not just a camp for the kids, we have a family camp. Everyone in the family goes and has fun fellowshipping and worshipping God. Our family started going when I was 11 and I have been going ever since. Until I was 21, the camp was held in Delta, Co. (I love it there and dream of moving there someday...lol) There were several people in the congregatin that held it that go sick or moved away that year and in previous years so there funds were dwindling. That was the year that Paul and I started dating. Two years previous, my home congregation had started hosting a Church Camp (I think kind of to transition from Colorado to here). We have been having it here in Oklahoma ever since.

I take my kids and we have a blast. We do crafts, (thanks to Mrs. Melissa), skits (thanks to Ellis) Bible study (thank you to all the men who do this) cook (thanks to all the cooks) eat...(alot) swim, ride horses, play games, and spend time getting caught up with old friends.

I am looking forward to a week of fun and relaxation (yeah right with my three-four-five oh well I lost count..kids. ) I will have Jack, the three little ones, and my niece miranda with me plus my sisters kids..who I am looking forward to spending time with and lots of other littles...they are so much fun.

Now off to pack some more. Kylie has already packed and repacked her shoes because in true Aunt Julie fashion, the blue ones dont go with that dress or these dont go with anything. I think I am going to limit her to two pair of flip flops...and that is it. lol.

Many prayers and blessings over the next week. I will miss you all.
Crystal