Preteen Camp

Well, I just got back from Preteen Camp on Thursday. We went to Highland Lakes Encampment in Spicewood, Texas. It was nice going there because I am very familiar with the place. Not a lot has changed since my high school years. The dorm situation is always fun - sharing 3 showers with 30 girls. I felt like such an adult, waking up early to take a shower so that I can just lay in bed as the girls scramble for a place in the shower line. I remember my mom doing that when she would go to camp as a sponsor. And I was the kid who didn't get out of bed until the last minute, begging for one more minute of sleep. :)

Even though I went to a lot of camps growing up, I never went to Preteen Camp. It was a surprise to me when I found out that the kids could never go anywhere alone. Wanna go to the gift shop? I have to come with you. Forgot your shirt down by the lake, down the hill we just walked up? I have to go back with you. Running late for breakfast? I have to wait with you. So fun... Also, I don't know that preteeners (3rd - 6th graders) have quite figured out how to shower to actually clean yourself. By the end of the week, our dorm smelled nasty! I was more than willing to share my body spray with any and all that asked - and even some who didn't.

Even though there were some things I had to get used to, it is always a blessing to watch young kids hear things for the first time that you have always taken for granted. The Bible stories are new and fresh, the challenges aren't old and tired. I really felt like the things we talked about in Bible Study and Church Group Time were impactful and exciting.

Personally, I was really nervous about going since I was only 11 weeks pregnant and still dealing with nausea and tiredness. I prayed for energy and a non-queasy belly. The Lord really answered my prayer and I felt like I could keep up and was able to attend almost every activity. Such a blessing! However, these past two days I think are making up for that time. I have felt the most sick I've felt since the beginning. Oh well - I am home and it is much easier to deal with here.

One more thing...

So....I forgot one more picture from this Summer. Yes, we are pregnant! It was definitely a surprise, but we found out right before our first baby's due date came around. God's timing is always perfect.

Last Tuesday we were able to see our baby and hear the heartbeat. We were so scared and nervous, but we knew that God's plan is always bigger and better. So we held on to that truth (through tears) and were blessed to see our baby. The due date is February 6th, 2009.

Please pray for us as we enjoy this journey. :)

Pictures

Here's some pictures from the first half of Summer 2008:

On May 24th I turned 26 years old. Yikes! I am creeping slowly to 30 and it is kind of freaking me out. Anyways, Matt, my wonderful husband, made me breakfast in bed and Lizzie begged for some love. :)

Over Memorial Day weekend we went to San Antonio to celebrate our 4th anniversary/my 26th birthday. We had a great time - but it was super crowded!



As you can see from above, I chopped off my hair for a summer "do." It has been so nice with all of the hot weather to have hair off of my neck and back. Also, Matt was a groomsman in Josh & Stephanie Stewart's wedding the last weekend of May.


The very next weekend, Matt and I were part of the wedding party in Scott & Jamie Snyder's wedding. It was a beautiful outside wedding and it was good to see Scott & Jamie finally married! (after 8 years of dating)



The next weekend I headed up to Ft. Worth for our annual Roommate Weekend. It was a great trip. We went to the Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens, the Water Gardens, and of course, Sam Moon! :) I love that Carly, Jen, and I still are such good friends and still enjoy hanging out with each other.



After VBS was all over, I took a week off from work to "recharge." During that week I headed up to Houston to visit Kevin, Becky, and Laurel. We took Laurel swimming, went to an Astros game, and practiced sitting up. It was good to see Laurel and see how big she has gotten.