Family Camp – Activities

Wonderful memories of being at camp as a kid were riding bike with friends, bible classes, crafts, recreation, swimming, boating, skiing and the snack shop. While the schedule is basically the same there were some new activities this year.

New activities included a block party where neighbors gathered around a campfire and made s’mores while getting to know one another better.

We also had Old Fashioned Days where the kids had some fun with old time carnival games and water fun. After evening service you could enjoy a free root beer float while watching the children roller skating.

On July 4^th they have a special patriotic chapel that is always very moving. I love when they play each military service song and those who have served or are serving in that branch go forward to be recognized. It is very moving and I’m so proud that my Dad is among the many honored!

The following week we also were able to celebrate Mom’s 82^nd birthday with brunch in the morning and after supper we went for ice cream and came back for cake! Mom enjoyed her new game of Bananagrams.

The best part is just visiting in the afternoons and evenings on the bank watching the activity on the lake or gathering around the fire to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. 

 

Family Camp 2012 – Lighthouse Christian Camp

What a blessing to be able to spend Family Camp at my parents’ summer home.

Growing up it was where we spent most of our summers with ten days of family camp followed by a week each of girls’ camp, boys’ camp and teen camp. For the last three years I have been able to go back and spend the week there with my parents and all my sisters. Two sisters have their own place but we all hang out in front of Mom and Dad’s or next door at my sister’s cottage.

At the state park nearby you can walk over and visit the Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. For many years we could see the lighthouse as we arrived at camp and were able to see the light circle around and light up the trees as we lay in bed.

It is a great place to get away from the rush of the world and relax (as phone service is limited by roaming). It is peaceful and relaxing and a wonderful place to refresh yourself and your relationship with God.

80th Birthdays

In July 2010 we celebrated Mom’s 80^th and in July 2011 we celebrated Dad’s 80^th. What a wonderful gift to be able to celebrate the lives of your parents 80^th birthdays. I have been so fortunate to have Christian parents who raised us girls in the church. What a comfort to know on good days or bad days that they are praying for me and my family every day.  I am so grateful that their Christian heritage learned from their parents has carried on down to our children and I see our granddaughters being taken to church and know that they will be raised in a Christian home.

Thanks Mom and Dad for a wonderful Christian example you have given us through the years.

Meeting Annika

July 2011, Bob and I drove out to Battle Lake, Minnesota to see Phil and Rachel and to meet Annika. We tried to make it in one long day, but a fifteen hour drive is very tiring. We made it as far as Minneapolis and spent the night. We arrived in Battle Lake the next morning and were greeted by our newest granddaughter.

Grandpa gets her first

Grandma's turn!

A wink and a smile!

She loved to be swaddled, but would wiggle her hands out!

…and what a blessing she has been. We have been so fortunate to be able to visit with her in person as well as Skype to see her grow over the past ten months.

Annika Claire

On June 16, 2011, our 32^nd wedding anniversary we received a special gift. Annika Claire was born at 7:03pm CST at 5 lbs. 12 oz and 18.5 inches long. What an amazing gift. We are so grateful she arrived happy and healthy after many weeks of preterm labor, hospital visits and bed rest. We are so happy for Phillip and Rachel and the wonderful little girl they have. Also congratulations to Keith and Lori and we are so happy they were able to be there shortly after Annika’s arrival. We are looking forward to going for a visit in a few weeks and I’m sure we will have lots of pictures to arrive, in the meantime checkout Rachel’s blog and Shutterfly for pictures of our beautiful little granddaughter.

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Annika Claire Roushey

The new family

Smaller than Phil's shoe!

Her first Sunday she was at church.