Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Water Slide Fun

We used this slide at the family picnic for Bible Day Camp and our kids (who were there early because we helped set it up) were able to play on it for a good hour before everyone else arrived. It's just another perk to being a pastor's kid.

After camp, my kids had water slide envy and put this together. It entertained them on a hot day and Obadiah proved to us once again that he has no fear.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

More Bible Day Camp Fun

The last day of camp we had a picnic in the evening and invited the parents. We had the kids sing the songs they learned to the parents. Obie, who wasn't at camp until that night, ran up to the front for every song and then just stared at the audience.
Obie is a kid who is always on the move but the puppet show held his attention for some time.
The older kids put together a "Bible Rap" with the puppets. Elisabeth is one of the mice in the FAR corner.



The Mighty Mighty Peanuts Theme Song


Monday, July 28, 2008

Happy 3rd Birthday, Lucy Gates!


Gracie's Widjiwat Birthday Party!

Widjiwats from near & far joined us for this festive occasion.

Notice the 5 foot snake skin that surrounds our center piece.
Joel read some of Gracie's favorite Widjiwat Rhymes.

What is this birthday madness all about?

Happy Birthday, Grace!

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Grace is . . .

a good big sister,
a princess,

thoughtful,
a scientist,
a musician,
an athlete,
a horticulturist,
and 8 years old TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday, Grace!

Friday, July 25, 2008

Bible Day Camp: Water Day

They used this sling-shot to shoot water balloons at a target.
Joel and a camper; he was our little guy for the week. Cute kid!
Elisabeth with friends from camp & church.
Pastor Smith leading us in song. Grace is the one in the purple dress.
Our group: The Mighty Mighty Peanuts!



Joel, leading the kids in song! This is the Mighty Mighty Peanuts! We taught the 6 & 7 year old group. They are great kids, some are either from the two churches or the town.





This is Lucy (she is the second one) going down the slip & slide.





Now, it's Gracie's turn!


Thursday, July 24, 2008

Bible Day Camp Day 4: Bobber Ball!




After two days of rain we struggled to keep the kids entertained at times. Today, thanks to Josh's Christmas gift, we played Bobber Ball! The kids loved it! Thanks, Josh!