For the past eleven or twelve years, our church has gone on an annual camping trip at a nearby camp site. This is always a time that *everyone* looks forward to. It's a great weekend of fun, fellowship, and sometimes relaxation.  While this year's camping weekend started off with rain, we all still managed to have a wonderful time despite the wet-ness. Thankfully, the rain went away early Saturday afternoon and the sun shone through Monday. 
Lots of 15 passengers were to be found at this camp ground.  Can you guess which is ours? Her name is Big Bertha, by the way. 
Abigail Beekman enjoying her snack 
Nellie, Lindsay, and Marianna 
Because of the rain, we had to be creative in how we stayed dry. The guys did a good job of hanging up tarps on the trees so many of us could sit underneath them. 
Missy  
Coloring under the tarp while it rained, waiting for things to clear up. 
Love this picture  Nap time for a little girl
On Saturday, several of the kids had soccer games. Since quite a few others wanted to watch the games, the camp ground was short many older kids Saturday afternoon.  
Spectators Laura and Bethany 
When everyone got back Saturday evening, we had a cake for Jen's 19th birthday. Yum! 
Enjoying the camp fire. Saturday night, we had a time of praise and worship, and then one of the men shared a word. 
A little goofy? 
Some of the older kids resorted to playing Duck, Duck, Goose. It was actually quite fun. 
1st pic: Nathan pushing Caleb into his tent (made for a great picture, huh?  ); 2nd pic: John, Jen, and others on a walk through the woods and around the lake; 3rd pic: Joseph being funny at the pavilion after the walk. 
We ALWAYS play games at the camp out 
Group shot 
Bigger group shot! 
Group breakfast. Everyone did a GREAT job with the food. There was never a shortage, and boy was it gooooood!! 
Probably the biggest tent at the camp ground. It was huge!!  
Hammocks!!! Getting creative because of the rain  
Morning faces 
Fun times 
This is to prove that almost anything can be cooked/heated up by a camp fire.....including a cinnamon bun! 
Girlios 
Some people went the traditional way with tents (HA thank goodness that ancient one on the right didn't collapse on Dad during the night!) 
Some people went the high-tech route 
And others use different resources. Actually, quite a few people slept in vehicles this year.  Hanna apparently didn't want to smile for the picture....not even John could make her laugh.  Playing dodge ball on the playground (when the little ones weren't on there )
 Frends
The pavilion 
Check out the coffee station!!! Are we good, or WHAT? 
Sunday morning service 
Dad and Mom 
Missy, Lauren, and Marianna. Marianna learned how to ride a two-wheeler during the camp out!! And she learned within two minutes!!!! Great job Marianna! 
'Ello Daddy! 
Cookin' 
Everyone was very prepared and organized 
Real-life camping 
Josiah and Missy 
Mom and some of the girls 
Mrs. Porter and Mom
 
Gotta play some volleyball during the camp out!! 
Christopher and Jen 
Danae 
Christopher
Hannah and Hanna  There's a nice-sized field next to the camping sites. Great for football.
Maria and Missy 
Friends of all ages 
Watching people play volleyball 
Danae and Missy 
Missy and Mom 
Missy and Abby Can't wait until next year!
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