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Church Retreat at Camp Mennoscah

Every two years, our church gets to spend one weekend in the great outdoors at Camp Mennoscah.  This year, I took our kids along with my nephew, Ty.  Unfortunately, Chelan had wheat to sow and was unable to make it.  We made the most of it, however, and enjoyed ourselves a great deal.  We didn't really "camp" - I'm not THAT outdoorsy!  We took advantage of the camp's retreat center - complete with electricty, bathrooms, and real beds.  Oh, and a pop machine - Caiden was in awe of that one.  It was a pretty fantastic place!

We had delicious food, great worship, a meaningful campfire, and the kids found plenty to do - namely, football (well, not the girls - they found other things).  The boys played football or the other popular camp game, GaGa Ball, nearly the entire time.  Football was played on the grass, in the river, even at 7 a.m. on Sunday morning!  Amazingly, no real arguments arose!

I always enjoy this weekend away - even though I don't sleep much.  I know these are memories the kids will keep for a while.  To be surrounded by God's vast creation is a blessing!


Hunting for shells
Cambry was in her own little world!
Rescuing the 4-square ball

Carpet Ball
Double-fisting it!
Happy to be in a bunkbed
Foosball before bed

GaGa Ball



Nathaniel was gracious enough to play quarterback for them





Erin and Gentry were great leaders for actions during the camp songs!









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