We had the amazing experience of attending family camp at Forest Home for a week. We have had several friends who have attended for years and raved about how fantastic it was. I am so glad that we finally did it and can't believe we have waited so long. Growing together as a family closer to Christ in an absolutely beautiful setting, you just can't ask for more!
We started each day with breakfast as a family in the dining hall and then dropped the children off at "Chipmunk Corner were they had childcare, bible study and play while Robert and I had our morning session. Our focus this week was on the different names and attributes of God. We then picked up the children and had lunch back in the dining hall. After lunch we had all afternoon to do family activities: Horseback riding, lake, pool, put-put golf, carousel, fishing, art center, zip lining and ropes course. Of course a leisurly afternoon nap is always nice and icecream from the snack shack was not a bad idea. We then regrouped for dinner and then we were assigned two girls that came and stayed in our cabin with the children while we went to a evening conference. After the conference was over, we could even have date nights! I can not describe how amazing it is to get away from civilization, cellphones, t.v.'s and just everyday life! What a way to put all of this into perspective and have your focus put back onto the things that matter most; God and Family!
Ethan Jay and I making a cross at the art center. I glued but Ethan Jay put all of the tiles into place. He also painted a beautiful pine tree to add to our travel ornaments on our Christmas tree.
Some great friends that we meet with their son. They are actual the directors of the other camp that Forest Home has in Ojai valley a bit further north in California. Ethan Jay was glued to them and couldn't get enough of Mr. Guy!
Lake Day! The water was a little cold but that didn't stop the guys or the kids!
Robert and Ethan Jay jumping off of the water trampoline. You can't see Ethan Jay's face, but let's just say, he's a bit less thrilled than Robert!
Playing put-put golf. Just look at the beautiful setting behind us! So Cool!
Going Fishing!
Waiting for the fish to bite. Others brought scraps from lunch but we didn't know that little trick. We were given marshmallows to put on the hooks and I think the fish were all marshmallowed out!
Ethan Jay getting a ride with Mr. Stan, the camp President whom Ethan Jay became besties with! Only our sweet, sweet child!
One morning we had the opportunity to hike up to Inspiration Point and have a scrumptious pancake breakfast. It was a bit of a hike, especially for a pregnant one with two little ones that did not want to walk but it was soooooo worth it. Breathtaking views, great company and scrumptious breakfast!
So sad to see our week end but excited about going back down the mountain closer as a family and ready to put into place all of the things we have learned this week about ways to make our home and family more christ centered!
