I'm finally getting our family campout recorded. We arrived at Heber Valley Camp about 4'oclock. It was just starting to rain. It rained rather for hard for about half and hour, but luckily for us it stopped before it was time to go to the boats. We had a good time at the boats and it was a beautiful evening. The wind was blowing though and I wondered if they were going to have to tow us back to shore. It was hard work paddling against the wind and the waves. I think all the kids loved the sandpile as much as the boats and we lingered there for a while so they could enjoy it. We came back to a dinner of Kentucky fried chicken. It was delicious! Debbie had planned some games for the kids and then we had our campfire program. Unfortunately we had to hold it in the cabin because it was too windy to build a fire. Dad gave a brief devotional message and then he asked everyone to give another name for Jesus. It was nice to listen to all the different names he is known by. The kids did some talents and then we had a closing song and a prayer and made sm'ores in the microwave. Melany had brought her microwave. It really came in handy. The kids went to bed and some of the adults stayed out and looked at the stars. It was very peaceful. We went into bed. The kids didn't settle down immediately. Charity holds the record for being up the latest. Jason had insomnia too, so Melany didn't get much rest. We made sure she got a nap the next day. We rose early the next morning and we cooked pancakes, hashbrowns, eggs, sausage, bacon. We also had fresh fruit and cold cereal for the kids who wanted it. We took a nice hike and then came back. We grabbed a quick snack and went to the challenge course. The highlight of that was the super swing. I wish I had gotten pictures of it. We came back and had a nice lunch. By then everyone was starting to feel like zombies. Just as we were finishing lunch and wind came up and blew food all over the pavilion. We cleaned and packed up and headed for home. We made some good memories. Our own beds felt extra good that night.

I recently turned 60 years old. It is a sobering age. I feel now like a very dignified matron, or at least I should act like one. Life has passed in the blink of an eye. I feel good about my life. It has been full of many good experiences as well as some hard times. I feel like I have learned a lot and I am getting closer to the person my Heavenly Father wants me to be. I do have some occasional lapses, but I repent quickly and try to get back on track. My family gave me a nice birthday party. I am thankful for all the beautiful tributes given to me. I love you all. Here are some highlights of the party