So i just got back from a couple nights at the Stake Girl's Camp! It was my first time back since I was a YCL so like 4 years. I was never a huge fan of Girl's Camp growing up to be honest...but it seems a lot more relaxed now. The Stake Young Women Presidency did such a good job and it seemed like EVERYONE had a great time. Even me! I was over the 4th years. They were so much fun! I felt like a 4th year. Haha. I think some of them were more mature than I was. Haha. =) We were in cabins with AC which was nice. Haha. That is how we roll in the Orange Texas Stake. We spare no expense. Haha.
I kinda came in on the last part of the week cause I have Mavrick and he is still pretty young to go away for too long. Ryan is so busy during the week I see him in the morning and at night so we got Grandmama to watch him. He always seems to have fun over there but for some reason lately he has been ATTACKING his Aunt Kami for no reason at all. Like she is annoying him or something. Its hilarious!! After she watches him she comes away with bruises and scratches on her face. LOL! Its so hard not to laugh but I can't help it. Not sure how to discipline him yet. I think he is still too little. He doesn't understand time out or a spanking. The only thing he responds too is Ryan's "MAVRICK!" tone. Haha. Anyway...
So back to girls camp. I had to put together the 4th year program in about 2 days! I am horrible at skits and stuff like that. But we ended up doing a skit to the Dr. Suess Classic "Oh the Places You'll Go!" YW edtition of course. it went perfect with the theme of "Seek the Adventure..." for the whole camp. We took parts of the book and acted out scenarios and ended with a little quote of something they learned at the end of each one. I was worried about it being to cheesy but all the leaders and girls loved it. I was so proud of the 4th years! They did such a good job and it was funny and spiritual at the same time. They made my job pretty easy.
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| The YW drew and colored this! It looked almost exactly like the book cover! |
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| They were such a good group of girls. I was so impressed by them and their sweet spirits and enthusiasm for the gospel. It was so inspiring. |
I liked Girl's Camp a lot because it gave me a chance to hang with the Young Women and get to know them on a more personal level and bond with them without having any other distractions. I could just focus on that. Below are MY Young Women in our ward and the leaders I serve with. The Young Women Presidency that I serve with is Awesome! They put so much time and effort into this camp and into each one of the girls! I LOVE serving with them.
I really love being a member of this church. I love the programs that are set up within the church to help everyone grow in the gospel. And not only grow personally but grow together as members. All of the girls were so good about making everyone feel included. "Seek the adventure..." was such a perfect theme to help these YW realize how much potential they have...how much their Heavenly Father loves them no matter the trials they are given in life.
Life is as fun as you make it.
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You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know.
You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go.
So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and
remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act.
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.
And never mix up your right foot with your left.
And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)
Kid, you’ll move mountains!
So…be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or
Mordecai Ale Van Allen O’Shea,
you’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So…get on your way!
