Long overdue update

Summer is over and our life is slowly getting back to normal. The summer was very busy but I managed to get a few pictures to share.

 July 1 - Canada Day.. Our wonderful staff always wants us to feel at Home!!

 

 

 Katie was a Day Camp Counsellor again. It was so fun seeing her around camp, along with the other Day Camp staff, sharing the Love of Jesus to these kids.

 

It was wonderful to have Ken's Mother here for a week. She joined right in with camp life and the staff all enjoyed her. We appreciated her visit so much!



 Mom and Bill also came for a visit. I put Mom right to work....I wish that we would have kept track of the number of rolls she made in the week and a half that they were here. We figured it was well over 1000. Almost every afternoon she made a double or triple batch. We are still enjoying the fruits of her labor.

It was special for me to be able to work along side her again, in the kitchen. A memory that I will always cherish.

Bill was also a huge help as he kept busy with this and that. It was wonderful to have them.

 

 

 

 

  Our Katie is no longer a teenager! She turned 20 on August 7th. What a beautiful woman she has become! She left for Thailand on the 14th of August.....Having an amazing time!!

 

 

 Karl spent most of the summer with us. What a Blessing he was. His role was to be somewhat of a Staff Chaplain. The Kids all really responded to him as he led them in Bible Studies and joined in their activities. The kids gave him a going away party and it was neat to hear what they all had to say to him as they recalled some fun and some serious experiences of the summer. 

He also took lots and lots of pictures for our promotional materials.

Karl's treats for the summer were Hershey bars with Almonds and Movie Theatre Popcorn with jalapeños.

 

 

 

 

 

 Ken got to golf a couple of times in August during Family Camp.

We have been out to the golf course a couple of times since summer has been over.  

 

 

These young men came to us this fall from South Africa. They are with an organization called Global Challenge. They will have traveled around the world in almost a year serving where God leads. Sometimes they make arrangements ahead of time and sometimes they just wait for the Lord's leading. It is so neat to hear some of their experiences and adventures as they have been traveling, trusting God to "direct their path"  They were with us for 2 weeks and were a huge help in so many areas of camp. They even helped me in the kitchen! You can find out more about this organization HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 We so enjoyed our visit with Jeff and Susie. They flew into Buffalo and rented a car for their 2 week road trip. We tagged along for the first few days, traveling to the 1000 Islands. It was such a treat. They made most of the arrangements so we just sat back and enjoyed it. After a busy summer it was so nice! The weather was great and the scenery beautiful!

 

 

 

 The famous Boldt Castle. I also got the Dressing recipe which originated here. And to think, all that time I thought that I knew how to make 1000 Island dressing. Let me know if you would like a copy of the recipe!

   

 

 

After saying good bye to Jeff and Susie, Ken and I headed home through upper State New York. It was absolutely beautiful. As often the case, the pictures do not do justice to the colors and beauty.

 

 

 

 

 

We were home for a few days and then got on the plane to Colorado. I had seen Lisa's camp in April when she moved there, so Ken was very happy to see her and where she now calls home.

 

It was nice to meet Mike and get to know him a bit. They took us to Breckenridge one day. Lisa had heard that there was a store there that sold the best cookies in the world. Well, of course we had to check it out and I would say, yes, they are very good.

 

 Baked at 9500 feet. Maybe that is the key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This is where Lisa spends her days. A beautiful setting. Pikes Peak is behind the trees between the wagon and the barn. Pretty amazing!

 Love this picture!!

Ken's Birthday - October 8th

 Lisa took us on a great horseback ride. It was such a beautiful day and so enjoyable to ride through the changing Aspens. No animal sightings though!

That evening Mike and Lisa took us to an Ethiopian restaurant for Ken's birthday. It was very good and very enjoyable. No silverware, you just use your hands!!!

 Happy Birthday Ken!!!!

 

 

 

 

We are back to work again, but feeling very well rested and ready for the rest of the year. Katie will be home in about 8 weeks. WOW has time flown. She is loving Thailand and the culture as well as the people. Lots of wonderful experiences.

 

Hope you are all enjoying your Fall!