Black Lake

Hey there,

This month started hot. So, of course, we already had things to do outside. We went to a dinosaur event on the west side of town. The kids seemed to enjoy it. I only wish the event were bigger (and indoor).

It got humid outside and sprinkled for a few minutes a few days later. Luca (who loves the rain) ran outside the minute he realized this and wanted to take a photo in the rain.

I also had to go to the dentist for two crowns. My filling had cracked and wasn’t good any longer. I really can’t afford it, but I also can’t not have it either. For your enjoyment: my photo at the dentist.

That weekend was the last before Arabella went to Black Lake.

She wanted to eat out, but we really couldn’t swing it. She made a deal – all the kids would “work” for it. Arabella mowed the front and back lawn, and Elijah picked up parts of a tree we had recently cut down and put them into the yard waste bin.

We would drop her off for a Week Away at Black Lake the next day.

Here are a few photos of her time at camp

She had a blast and said she wants to go again next year. She may have also mentioned that she didn’t want to come home (because she was having that much fun). I am glad to hear that- I didn’t want her to get homesick and not enjoy it. She worked on this trip with fundraising and doing yardwork. She earned a trip, and we wanted her to get the whole experience.

It is nice to have her back, though- don’t tell her I told you that.

just Pray