Girls Camp ~ 2013

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A couple weeks ago I went to Girl's Camp!

On Tuesday, the first day of Girl's Camp, Mom drove me to the Church with all my camping stuff in the trunk. When everybody was all packed up and ready to go, we got in the cars and drove off. We arrived at camp at 11:20 and we set up tents, ate our lunches, did roll call and ate dinner. Then we set up our beds and then we went to sleep. At 1:00 in the morning one of our leaders screamed because there was a mouse in the tent that our leaders were sleeping in.  They called for the priesthood and then they drove over to the priesthood and asked them to come over to our tents.

Wednesday morning one of the leaders told us the story and said, "I felt something in the middle of the night and I told the other leader that something was in the tent and then I yelled, 'We need the Priesthood! Then we drove over to the priesthood camp and asked them to come over to the camp and kill the mouse. Then the priesthood came over to our camp with a shovel and killed the mouse and it was messy." When she was done telling the story, we went and did our roll-call, breakfast, then we went back to the stage to split into groups. We went to the zip-line first, it was my first time and it was fun and also really fast! Then we did the Tomahawk throw which was also fun! Then we did the bow and arrows. My friend got three arrows in the middle, two arrows stuck in the cliff side and two in the dirt. I got one on the board and six in the dirt. Then we did a Ward picture, lunch, Ward Time, Dinner, scripture time and then Light's out.

Thursday we went on a hike and got showers. We had breakfast on the go during our hike. When we got back to the camp we did roll call. When the 4th years arrived we went to our campsite to set up a tent for them. Then they set up their stuff. Next, we went to the stage, had roll call, sang some songs, had dinner, singing tree and then went back to camp talked a little. Then we did a little hike to the stage that was set up like a Temple and then we went to our camp site and read scriptures till light's out.

Friday we woke up, ate breakfast, had roll call, sang songs, ate breakfast, went to the stage, split off into the wards, and had tunnel ball race. Bishop surprised us in the middle of us trying to get the ball to the bucket. Next, we did a Ward picture and then we went to the stage and sang songs. Then we went to the dining area and served the food. My friend and I served the drinks and lots of people that came to get a drink asked us if we were twin sisters and we said, "Nope, just best friends." Then we went back to our camp and had Ward Time. Then we went to the stage did skits and then went to camp and read scriptures till light's out after we did our testimonies.

Saturday we packed up our stuff, cleaned our tents, packed up out campsite, went to the stage to do a prayer, then we waited 20 or 30 minutes to leave because a girl had to leave with her family to go to the Hospital because she was really sick. Then we all got into our cars and we headed out through the gates and back to Coolidge we went! YAY!

I had a great time and can't wait to go back next year as a 3rd year!

A Visit from T and Baby K

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This week mom, monkey, ladybug, and I went to the airport and picked up T (she used to be our nanny) and Baby K who flew from Utah all the way to Arizona. While we were there an airport employee gave us little eraser airplanes, mine is blue, Ladybug’s is orange, Monkey’s is yellow, and Baby K’s is green. After that we went to get T’s luggage at carousal number 6. We thought that we would stay there forever, until someone came by and said that Utah’s luggage was on carousal number 2 and so T went and got her luggage and Baby K’s car seat. Then we went to McDonalds and Monkey, Baby K., and I got Chicken Nuggets. Ladybug got a hamburger. Ladybug and I each got a Zooble in our Happy Meals. Monkey got a Thor toy. After that, we went home and went to bed. 

Tuesday we went to the Villago Park and played. Baby K and I got owies and bruises from the tunnels there (they still hurt). Then on Wednesday we stayed home and relaxed. 

Yesterday Grandma came by to see T and Baby K and then when she left we did some quiet time. Then we had some lunch and went to a park in Gilbert that had swings, a bunch of slides, a water area to play in, tables to eat on, monkey bars, a rock climbing area, driving wheels, and a swingy thing that goes all the way around! 

Today we got up and did our school work. In a little while mom, Monkey and I are going to drop off T and Baby K off at the airport so they can go home. Then I am going to Grandma’s house and she is going to take me to my Daddy P’s apartment. 

It has been a fun week!

Swimming and "The Karate Kid"

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Yesterday, My family and I went swimming with the Brinton's (except mommy didn't swim...she took pictures). I liked it when S, E and I went in Mikayla's room and my room and played with the Polly Pockets. Then, Brother Brinton ordered pizza for all of us. Then Brother Brinton went to get their van.  Then, the Brinton's took daddy and me to a movie called, "The Karate Kid".  We had popcorn and sprite, I had water. I sat in between S and E. We had little tray things to hold our drink, ticket, popcorn, and napkin. Then, when the movie was over, we all came home and said goodbye. Then we had dinner and went to bed.

Here are some pictures from our time swimming:

E and me jumping in at the same time.

Me jumping for the ball.

E jumping in for the ball.

Playing a ball game.

Having Fun with Friends!!!

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A week ago, we went to the lake with the Brinton's and went on their boat to go for a ride and look around the lake. Then, we went to shore and dropped off Sister Brinton, Mom, and David off. Then, Ladybug, Brother Brinton, Daddy, M, and I tied on the Water tube. Then, Ladybug and I went into the thing, then, off we went, WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I liked riding over the waves. Ladybug, liked it fast! Then, Daddy went in the tube, and got knocked over. Next, Ladybug and Daddy went in the tube and Ladybug almost fell in the lake! Next, it was S and E talking and splashing in the tube. Finally, I took a turn with E and then with S. Then we went back to shore and had lunch and played on the beach for a while. After lunch, everyone climbed into the boat and went sightseeing and swimming. That is when Daddy and Brother Brinton jumped off a cliff! CRAZY!!!

Here are some pictures:

Ladybug and me in the tube. Weee! 

Me putting on a life jacket :)

Me puling myself up out of the COLD FREEZING water.

Me driving the boat.

Monkey looking at buttons and thinking of pushing them. (He did push the buttons, when brother Brinton was in the water.)

Ladybug staring and hanging out with sleeping M. 

Daddy, S, E and Brother Brinton swimming.

Daddy jumping off a cliff.

Brother Brinton jumping off the cliff.