Family Campout

Every two years my extended family on my mom’s side has a reunion.  This year we were privileged to host! It worked out well because there is a campground across the street from our house, and most of my family was then going to be attending family camp following the reunion so they were all headed this way anyways.  It was a fun filled couple of days. There were 36 of us in all who spend three days talking, playing games, eating, and fellowshiping. Some of the activies that are staples to our family reunions are horseshoe tournements, waterballon toss, scavenger hunt, some really crazy relays, bingo, and volleyball, and an afternoon at the lake.  While it may seem silly to have so many organized activites for a family reunion, they build memories and provide for many hours of fun and laughter together.


Each evening a different couple of families headed up the dinner meal. After dinner every evening we had a campfire, including a devotional led by one of the uncles, and then some singing, and an evening snack, like S’mores! This time is one of my most precious memories as a child growing up and I am so thankful that my children will have some of the same memories.  It it only by God’s grace and blessing that we can have four generations all together woshiping him, and spending time sharing in His word and growing in Him. I cannot express the joy I have when we are all together. And I pray that Matt and I will be able to raise our children in such a way that they will also be blessed in the generations to come by a family devoted to the Lord.


Another highlight of our time together was Simon’s 4th birthday! I made him truck cake, red, just like dad’s truck, just like had has asked for.  We had pigs in a blanket and mac’n'cheese.  Matt’s parents sent a pinata for the kids, so that was a fun activity for them. It was so fun to have everyone there! It’s just nice to have reasons to celebrate life, and to be able to celebrate with all the people who are dear to us!  So now we have a 4 year old. Oh boy!  It has been a good four years, and we thank God for the blessing of Simon. His joyful heart, sensitive and helpful spirit, inquisitive mind, and loving care for others are all things that we are thankful for.  We pray that as he grows his heart and mind would be opened to the wonder of our Savior and that his life would be one that brings glory to God. 

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