We got back from Family Camp two days ago. We had a great week, as usual (although it was marred somewhat by some headache issues). The camp is in the Northwoods, which is just beautiful this time of year. We had one day in which the temperature didn't even hit 70 degrees! We had one rainy evening, but otherwise had great weather.
Ga'Hoole Girl did several crafts, including making a necklace with a piece of amber that she got from a nature class. Wild Man spent all his time (and money) at the archery and gun range. They have a 22 range where you can shoot, but you have to purchase the shells. Mr. Math Teacher and I just enjoyed the lovely weather and the peace and quiet.
The entire family (including Grandma) went on a loon float - the "science guy" at camp took us out in a pontoon boat to see the loons on the lake. We have done this a number of times, but this year we got to see baby loons and they came closer than they ever have before. (It is a crime to approach loons closer than 100 feet. But, our guide turned off the boat motor and we drifted and the loons came up very close to us!) We got to see the adult loons feed the babies - something we had never seen before. And, we got to hear several of the loon calls. Grandma videotaped the whole thing and made a really cool DVD!
We also went on a "Lumberjack breakfast" one morning (with about 30 other people). The guide (the "science guy" again) was a French lumberjack who took us on a walk partway around the lake while he talked about the original lumberjacks of the Northwoods. He also talked to us about the things in nature that we saw on our walk. One thing I have always liked about this man is that he relates everything back to our walk with God. When we had walked about half a mile, we came to where other staff members were cooking us breakfast on an outdoor cooking area. We had bacon, pancakes (made to order with chocolate chips or fruit added), milk, juice, and coffee.
We're still unpacking from our trip. But, we have now started reading the last Harry Potter book!! It was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but the UPS tracking number didn't give any info past Friday. So, we were concerned that it wasn't going to be delivered Saturday. When we were at the grocery store, they were selling copies of the book, so we picked up a copy (for Grandma, of course). We started reading as soon as the groceries were put away. I went to get our mail late in the afternoon, and there was our copy!! Apparently, UPS had given it to the Post Office to deliver, and it was delivered on the 21st, as promised. We are hoping to finish reading it before Mr. Math Teacher and Grandma go to Florida on Wednesday. But, if not, the kids and I have a copy that we can keep reading, and Mr. Math Teacher and his mom can take the other copy to read!
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