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Sleepovers, Swimming and Silliness!!

Rachel, Lauren, Kate, Olivia, Michelle and Nicole

Tiger Lady on Wipeout

 

So a friend of mine made a little bet or dare with her children, which ended up with her auditioning for Wipeout and then MAKING it.  Yep, she is known as the Tiger Lady now and she made it to the final 6. Natalie Zierenberg is so awesome. 

 

Here are a bunch of her admirers after we watched the show on TV. 

Arise & Shine Young Women's Camp {BIG MEADOW 2012}

I tend to put off posting some posts because I want to spend time thinking about what I want to share about it and then I don't ever do it and then I forget all about it what I wanted to remember.

This was my first time to BIG MEADOW girls camp. I have been to four other young women's camps in my life and so I felt like I had lots to compare it to.  And to be honest I was a little anxious.  This girls camp is 99% real camping.  And only 99% because they do provide us with port-a-pottys.  We sleep in tents, cook our own food, no phones or music devices, no electricity, etc.....  It is all about being able to feel the spirit here.  And this is definitely what happens when you go to BIG MEADOW.  Everything that is planned, all the programs and different hikes for each age group builds upon each other and provides these young women with many opportunities to feel the spirit.  It literally takes us all out of the world and into the Kingdom of God.  When the week is over, it is actually hard to want to go back down the mountain and have to face the real world.

Brimhall Ward has a fantastic group of young women.  We couldn't have asked for better girls to spend this week with.  Not only were we able to partake of the spirit but we had some fun bonding experiences.  Great Great Great Girls!

Kirsten, my first counselor and camp expert.  Tara, our new ward camp director.

Our campfire with our magnificent fireplace mantel.

Fourth years heading out. Ciera, Isabel and Bryn

Welcome back Isabel!

Welcome, Third years - Lindsey and Mikayla. Olivia and Maranda took their packs for them.

Our super cute 1st and 2nd years.

We won the Arise and Shine Award for the first day.

Cheryl, my first counselor and 1st year hike leader, Morgan and her friend.

Yeah, they are way cool!

Kat and Brother Woolsey.  She wasn't in our ward at the time, but has since moved in and her Grandpa, Brother Woolsey is loved by everyone.  I so admire him.  He helped alot with my boys and their scouts too.  He does everything.

Yep, my first time at doing the fishbone braid. Thanks Bria!

 Little Miss Maddy.

Carved by Brother Woolsey!

Had to have a picture with the infamous Maranda.  She makes us all laugh!

Love You!!!! ..... Just Kidding!!!!

Didn't get to see Bria much as she was Light Year!

So sweet, everyone loves Monet!

My solo letter time.  Steve wrote a very sweet letter that brought tears to my eyes!

Emily and I on our leader hike.

Me and my sweet friend Renee, who was helping with crafts.

 The whole gang and our awesome banner!

There are lots more pictures and lots more happenings-all remembered as an unforgettable moment.  One of my holy places!

Boy Scout Camp Chawanakee

Matthew says:  Camp Chawanakee was way better than Camp Kern from what I heard.  They had mountain boarding which was one of my favorites.  Also horseback riding which was THE favorite.  I had my first Chaco Taco and I loved it.  I got 9 merit badges.  Three which were required.  I got First Aid, Citizenship in the World, Horsemanship, Astronomy, Environmental Science,  Art, Leatherwork, Wood Carving and Indian Lure.  I beat Ethan, who got 8 his first year.  This year I was able to go with Uncle Stuart's troop.  My dad was a good help with all my merit badges and brought me lots of stuff to help.  He also was willing to take me were ever I needed to go.  And he got me a souvenier, Camp Chawanakee Lanyard.  I want to go again next year. 

 

Steve says:  Due to a scheduling conflict, we couldn't make it to camp Kern with our own troop, but based on the last 2 summers, that was OK with me.  Fortunately, my brother Stuart's troop was headed to Chawanakee at a good time and they hosted Matt and I for the week. Matt did great and earned 9 merit badges;  I tried mountain boarding for the first time and didn't kill myself;  and we had  a great time with Stuart and his troop.

 

 

 

Uncle Stuart, Dad & Matthew

 

sign of a great week at scout camp

Grandma and Grandpa Cannon Time

Just a little bit of Grandma and Grandpa Cannon Time:

Bob's Big Boy, Ms Mary Mack, Word Search and Golf Ball Stacking.

Yes, We Know How To Have Fun!!!!!

Grandma Cannon is a PRO!