Proverbs 31 Girls~ Summer Cooking Camp

What a blessing to have been a part of a Proverbs 31 Cooking Camp this last week for Summer break. My girl had a great time at this camp...Learning how to cook and bake some goodies, and left with some hndy tips, tricks and knowledge in the kitchen. It was pretty extensive. Each day they worked on a bible verse, had a time of prayer and devotional time on the Proverbs 31 woman. She gleaned so much! Every day they made something new. The first day they made Shepherd's Pie and homemade rolls and brought it home for our dinner. The second day they made a lovely wild berry crumble which we enjoyed that evening paired with vanilla ice cream. Wednesday they made fruit tarts and toffee. Thursday they made quiche and Friday the girls presented and hosted a lovely brunch for the mother's and ladies. It was delightful! They really shined, making delicious food as the presentation was also beautiful. 

The teachers were wonderful too! 

They went all out and dedicated hours of work to 

these young ladies and it all paid off! 

An Afternoon In The Redwoods

While Freckles was up at Hume Lake...Mr. Darling and I took an afternoon drive up to a Christian Camp in the Redwood's and spent an afternoon with friends and fellow church groups that are a part of our denomination. We sat under a tree visiting a couple, whom we consider very dear to our hearts and talked for several hours, had dinner together and went to the camps fellowship hall for a time of devotion and the groups talent show.

(Eva & I)

I love this lady. She is a gem...She is my kindred spirit.

What a nice atmosphere spending time with friend's in 

a beautiful setting that is filled with God's handiwork. 

The time there blessed us!

High School Youth Group~ Hume Lake Christian Summer Camp

I have expressed a lot this last year how it has been a huge blessing for our daughter to finally find some fruitful friendships with a handful of girls. She has blossomed in so many ways. Our church plant is very small and does not include young people her age...So she has been attending youth group with her bestie this last year at a community church on Wednesday evenings. A few posts back I shared the lip sync contest fundraiser they did to put funds toward the Hume Lake Summer Camp. They did very well with the fundraiser and gave many kids a nice sum of money toward their trip costs. Another gift/blessing was that an anonymous person wanted to help our daughter with some extra money toward her camp fees. So in the end we were

 able to send her to this great week long Summer Camp.  

We met at the church early Sunday morning to get them all signed in, health screened and to pack up the caravans that were transporting the kids up to the lake. I just look at my girl and can't believe how much she has grown in independence, starting High School this Fall and blooming this delightful character. The excitement of going to this camp was huge for days before the trip. We packed everything she would need! We all prayed together before they left, gave her hugs and kisses and sent her off with the group. I'm eagerly waiting in excitement for her, to hear about the whole trip. They have some awesome activities for these group of kids...

I heard from a gal friend of mine that they actually are using the movie prop Pirate Ship from Pirates of the Caribbean for their set at the camp. How awesome is that!!! They will also be enjoying times of worship, praise and devotions with their groups, and activities like kayaking, boating, swimming, grass games, adventure, team sports/games etc... 

I am so excited for her! 

I just know she's having the time of her life! I miss her at home, 

but this is really good for her! She will return home next Saturday. 

Oh Happy Summer!!!

School's Out For Summer!!!!

Yup!!! She's done!!! Goodbye Jr. High!!! 

Freckles had a fantastic year at Live Oak Academy and part time home school. We definitely plan on her attending for her High School years. She had some really awesome teachers and a couple favorites. She made a whole bunch of friends and is close to a nice group of girls. We are so blessed that our prayers were answered. The school year really did fly by..... I thought I would share some pictures of her and her friends at school from the year.

History class

Some of her besties!

Hide and seek???

(Her School photo in the year book)

Her Speech tournies

Photo shoot with a couple of her besties

Milk braids and friendship

Night At The Academy

Hanging with her pals

Goofy

On stage

Classic Choir performance for Night At The Academy

Her year was filled with so many memories, she will cherish forever. 

What a blessing!

*****

Her last day of Jr. High!!!

School's Out For Summer!

Let's get this Summer started!!!