Camp

I don't know about you, but I LOVE Family Camp. I have been going to the Metro NY Family Camp at Camp Taconic since 1986! In all of that time, I have only missed 4 Family Camps...3 while at Eastern Nazarene College, traveling for the school, and one, last year, when Jeff and I went on our 10th Anniversary Trip. That's a pretty good record when you think about it. And here's the thing, I LOVE to go! I cannot imagine a summer with out it. There is just something about it. If you have never gone to a Family Camp, I would highly recommend going. Well, seeing how that's what I LOVE to do, it just made sense to take the kids with me. My kids have NEVER missed a Family Camp. They have been EVERY year since they were born. This year is NO different! They have been SO excited about camp this year. Caleb keeps asking, 'Do we go to camp today??' It is a long wait for a 3 year old. He is even telling us all the things he wants to do. On the top of his list, FISHING WITH PAP PAP! We are getting everything ready to go, packing the clothes, finding the fishing poles, and getting ready for the fun. The best thing about it, it is a time to be together, a time to have fun together and to learn about God together...what could be better than that???? Here are some pictures from past years at Camp T...enjoy watching the kids grow up at camp...just like I did!!

Vacation Update...Continued

(for some reason, I couldn't continue adding pictures, and thoughts...so here's post two)

DAY THREE AND FOUR: Fun at General Assembly. The girls and I were part of the NAZKIDZ fun, I was a volunteer and the kids participated in each of the activites. A fun time was had by all. Want to actually read more about it, check out my articles at www.gacorlando.com

they are under the SDMI section.

DAY FIVE: The Scott Family Reunion/80th Birthday Celebration! What a GREAT day! We got to celebrate Pap Pap's 80th birthday, as well as, spend time with our extended family, some of which we hadn't seen in almost 20 years!!! My kids had a fabulous time playing with my cousin Renee's kids...it was like they had been best friends their entire lives, although they had just met!

DAY SIX: General Assembly Sunday -- we went to Grandma and Pap Pap's church on Sunday. Grandma was unable to attend the convention center service, but luckily their church was broadcasting the service, so we were all able to attend church together. What an awesome service and time of celebrating together.

DAY SEVEN: DISNEY WORLD! We were able to take the kids to Disney World, thanks Nana and Pap Pap!! We went with my Mom and Dad, Aunt Deborah, my cousin Renee and her family, and Mike and Audrey Mitchell...we had such a GREAT time!! I think the highlight of the day was eating lunch with Pooh and Friends!

DAY EIGHT - FIFTEEN: Found us in Miami with Jeff's parents. We had a fun-fillled time while we were down there. LOTS of swimming, a trip to the Everglades, rides on the jet-skies, boating on the lake, boating and snorkeling in the ocean, watching fireworks on the beach, a night out for Jeff and I, enjoying time with Uncle Dave and Aunt Janet... a LOT of fun was had by all. Here are some pictures from our week in Miami.

The girls then spent another week alone in Miami with Grammie and Grampa...they had a great time during their week away.

All in all it was a fabulous vacation, filled with lots of time together as a family. We are definitely glad to be home and back into somewhat of a routine, but the time away was very needed and the fun we had together as a family will always be cherished!

Vacation Update...

Well, we are back from our whirlwind, awesome vacation! I still feel as though we have not fully unpacked ourselves...that could have something to do with the suitcases (although empty) still in the hallway!

Just want to take a quick moment to share some pictures from our vacation...probably the best way to share the fun...there are too many things to write out, so pictures will have to do ;)

DAY ONE: Arrived in Orlando -- didn't take many pictures as most of the day was spent running around like chickens trying to grocery shop, get rental cars, etc.

DAY TWO: Sea World, just the Kleppinger Family (our first family adventure!!)