Another Red Team Victory and New Food

So, Girls camp came to an end last week, and we have moved into Co-ed this week. It is a different feel with the boys in camp...a bit more rowdy. Our last girl session finished strong with another red team win in "Thrive." So far, every time Adaline sports her "Red Team" outfit, the red team puts a mark in the win column! The blue team won when Shane and I took Adaline out of camp one evening, when she had her last doctor's appointment. We will see if this trend holds true for Co-ed.



In other news, Adaline had her first taste of something new! Rice cereal. Notice, I said something new, not something good. She didn't seem to enjoy it much, but it could have been the spoon she didn't like. As you can see from the picture, most of it ended up out of her mouth. We will try again before bath time on each bath night until she figures it out. It could take a lot of messes, but she will get there!

We also have made a few purchases in the last few weeks. One thing we needed for up here was a stroller to move around on these hills. So, you can see our new "jogging" stroller in these pictures. Adaline does not seem to mind the ride, and usually finds it pleasant for sleeping. The other purchase was a late (very late) birthday or early (very early) Christmas gift for Shane. He got a banjo. He has been playing around and learning some notes, and I am sure a song is not too far off. We will try to get some pictures up soon of that.



Adaline on opening day this week.


This final picture is a view from the dining hall this evening as the sun was setting. You can see the skeet range in the bottom of the picture. It is a great place to look out at the mountains!

Fun Times at Camp

So, Adaline has gotten over her little cold and is back to a good night's sleep. However, a small snooze for mommy is still necessary every once in a while. Adaline and I were able to sneak in a quick one in the office the other day between camp duties.



In other news, we had a great day on the 4th of July. We had many visitors to camp, including Ryan and Jennifer (Shane's brother and his wife). Also, my aunt Marge and uncle Tom drove up from Raleigh with my cousin Tera and her two beautiful little girls who were visiting from Maui. Unfortunately John and Marcus did not make it this time, but perhaps a trip out to Maui will be in our future. Also, I am lacking a picture with my side of the family. How sad! Cheerio went all out as usual for the event complete with BBQ dinner, camper skits, a patriotic performance/story, and of course a fabulous fireworks show that Shane helped set off. Surprisingly, Adaline seemed to really enjoy it. She sat still for the whole firework display and just stared at them. I guess all the noise in the dining hall had really prepared her well. At least this year we did not end up in a cloud, and scared for our lives (if you experienced last year's event).




We are about to go into Co-ed beginning this weekend, so we are sadly coming to an end with girl's camp and preparing for the arrival of the boys. I will be sad to see all of my girls camp CITs (counselors-in-training) leave, but excited for the new batch joining us. I am sure Shane is excited about new energy coming into camp too!



Adaline enjoying a campfire down by the lake.



Our little "Baby Cake"...Thanks Jessee and Anita for this outfit! Jessee-Can't wait to see you 5C!