Mounds of Multiplying Laundry

I'm still working on finishing the laundry we generated from going to camp. I believe I have one load left. Then I need to move on to the laundry that we generated this weekend and the laundry that apparently multiplied while we were gone. I thought I had washed the majority of the laundry before we left for camp. The only laundry that wasn't clean were the close we had worn the day before. We we arrived home, I noticed that there was a lot more laundry than when we left. Hmmmm. Very mysterious!

In other news...Amelia has decided that it is no longer fun being a bump on a log. She is now exploring her options of mobility. She has mastered the art of laying on her stomach and spinning in circles and pushing herself backwards. She is working on scooting backwards while sitting up. This evening she managed to work her way forward while sitting up, albeit very slowly. She was quite proud of herself when she worked her way to where I had a stack of paper. Rewarding herself by eating one of the pieces, she grinned and chatted at me. Looks like life will be more interesting after this.

My Alternate History story continues to develop, slowly. At least I'm still writing it and haven't run out of ideas. I'm still working on what the world looks like and how I want it to be played out, but I do have the final chapter written...

Family Camp

What a busy week we had. Camp was a blast! The kids loved it. Elizabeth and Sammy made new friends and were able to do lots on their own this year. Hope wasn't quite sure what she thought of the whole thing, but she did love the swings. "I go wing." was her favorite phrase of the week. Amelia loved watching all the people, especially the kids. She even met a little boy her age and had fun talking with him.

Matt and I enjoyed the speaker, Dr. Dave Crandall from Answers In Genesis. We learned a lot from him. He also had a great sense of humor. We didn't get to spend a lot of time together, but it was relaxing for both of us. Reconnected with friends from last year and made some new ones. I know we both wished Rob and Gwen lived closer. We did get to spend tons of time with the kids, in groups and individually. We look forward to getting back there next year.

Our Summer of Adventure continues. This week we'll be home, getting ready for school to start - shopping and physicals. We'll also be spending a lot of time trying to stay cool! Summer's finally hit. My brother and his family will be up next week. We're also trying to plan a trip down into PA to see friends, family, and trains.

After that, summer will be over. Elizabeth starts school on September 2. I guess that means the fun is really about to start for us. I hope I can hold on and make it through.

Packing and Camp

Matt always wonders why it takes me so long to pack when we go places. I think I've got him convinced that I actually pack for 5 people, all four kids and myself. It can be a daunting task, so I make a detailed list for each person a few days before. I'm usually not harried, so I'm thinking clearly. That also leaves me time to add or remove things. As of now I'm all packed up, except for morning items. We have a huge pile of stuff in our living room that will need to be packed into our car.

Tomorrow our Summer of Adventure continues. We'll be heading off to family camp at Camp BaYoCa for the week. The kids are excited to see friends they made last year, have swim lessons with Miss Bethany, and paint rocks. I'm still not sure if I like this whole idea.

Last year was our first year, and I was hugely pregnant with Amelia. Not a very comfortable time to go camping, even in a cabin. Being a very grouchy, hot, pregnant lady you don't make many friends. Hopefully this year will be better...

This year AIG (Answers In Genesis) will be there. I'm looking forward to learning lots of things and bugging them. The current story I'm working on involves their area of expertise. I plan on asking lots of questions and trying to make contacts for specific research I'm looking for.

But, we will be at camp, so no internet for the week. You'll have to sweat it out to see what happens. Until then, wish me luck!