Monday, September 22, 2008

Homeschool Family Camp 08

HOUSE CHURCH/ HOMESCHOOL FAMILY CAMPOUT '08
Shake Campground in Mountain Home State Forest

Immediately upon arriving back in California at 10:15 PM, we went from the airport in San Diego, dropped off our friend who picked us up, stopped by home for not longer than 1/2 and hour- just long enough to throw our sleeping bags, pillows, and a couple mattresses in the back of the van, and pet our faithful Lollie dog(who was so excited to see us after ten days that she was squeeling!), then off we flew down (or should I say up) the road to central California for the fifteenth annual Homeschool Family Campout(another "first" for us). We drove through the night (about 6 hours)to arrive just in time to find a few campers already up and preparing their morning hot water over the fire!



Three Little Happy Campers!!

Meal Preparations Crew
And don't forget the Clean-Up Crew!! Above and Below: A game of Mad Gab!!
Hanging out, playing games and talking
A missionary family from Nigeria (Africa) were there visiting. They gave a beautiful and dramatic Bible reading with hand motions. We really enjoyed talking with them about their work, and sharing stories about differences in foreign cultures, religious beliefs, and other interesting things. Sunday worship meeting
Having missed the last fourteen annual campouts with this group, we didn't want to miss out again! So, even though it was a long drive and we were tired, it was GREAT to visit with old friends and make some new ones, get in some mountain hiking and other "playing", eat good food prepared by loving hands, worship the Lord with fellow believers, and enjoy the scenery including the DEER family (not DEAR family!) which crossed our path on the way home!
It was nice to get home to a good hot shower and our own comfy beds!!
We are thankful to God for His provisions and care for us during our vacation!
And thankful for so many new "firsts" to get to share with you!

2 comments:

Living Out Loud said...

It looks like ya'll had a wonderful time! I saw your comment on our blog and decided to comment on your's:-) You have a fantastic state! The beach is one of my favorite spots out there!

God bless,
Mikaela
The second oldest, also the one with the purple hat=)

FiveGreers said...

Hi Mikaela,
Thanks for the post, and for stopping by.
Yes, we love our local beaches,too, just not all of the half-dressed bodies on it!!
Please drop by again soon!
Greers