Another Teenager in the House!

As a 7th grader, Cambry had the opportunity to attend Camp WaShunGa - our community's church camp for JH students. While she was not overly excited about going, she did have a good time. While she was there, she turned 13! She left as a twelve-year-old and returned a teenager! She was excited to celebrate with us when she returned - on Memorial Day.

She does things her own way, goes with the flow, has quite a free and playful spirit, and seems to be a friend to those who need it. In fact, her classmates awarded her the "Marie Curie Award" in my class for: "looking beyond a person's appearance or social status to the real person inside." We certainly hope this trait continues! (BTW, Curie is credited with developing the X-ray machine; hence, "looking beyond.") :)

Welcome to your teens, Cambry!

Camp WaShunGa pictures:

Apparently, this was at the talent show - Happy Birthday? :)

Cambry's Camp Champ Challenge Team

One of Cambry's gifts from us was a halter for her calf, Tucker. We recently gave her the responsibility of feeding and caring for this calf, one from a set of twins that was born this spring. She has embraced this task and is now working on getting the halter on so she can lead it around - a good summer project!

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