Creek Dippin'

One of the, shall we say, "perks" of living at camp is the scenery. No, wait. That's not quite what I mean. Scenery implies looking, and we do plenty of that, but what I'm talking about now is jumping into that scenery and being in the outdoors. Being in the outdoors. Being IN the outdoors. Margie's favorite version of this is going on creek walks in the stretch of stream between the bridge and the Home in the Woods. It holds special appeal for all of us because 1) we can go anytime (i.e., even when there are campers in the pool) and 2) being spring-fed, it is always MUCH cooler than the pool these days. So we all wade out (this being particularly cute when Margie does it) and splash around to our hearts' content. She loves it, because...well...picking up rocks and dropping them is FUN. We are so spoiled.

 

Drum Circle!

I peeked in on the drum circle festivities at last weekend's military family camp and THIS is what I found. Quite the percussion section we have here, don't you think?!
 

A Joyful Noise

This week and last we have been graced with the presence of the Gloryland Choir. The use of the word "choir" here seems inadequate. Let me see if I can help convey what I mean:

So, yes, they are a gospel-singing, note-belting, hip-swaying, hand-clapping, foot-stompin' force of nature!! Though they have been squeezing practice sessions into the hour just after lunch that is usually allocated for F.O.B (i.e., naptime!), they have been doing A LOT these last weeks besides just singing. I joined them for a couple of their activities, and this is what I saw:

Margie even got to hang out while they went boating. I'm thinking maybe some of their singing talent rubbed off while they were holding her and playing with her :)

So thanks to all who made it possible for the Gloryland Pastor's Choir to come to camp, and doublethanks to the choir members themselves who have brought a lot of positive energy and a truly joyous spirit to our neck of the woods.