Family Camp and Family

During Family Camp we were able to enjoy being with 29 of the 41 members of the King family. It was great seeing the different generations enjoying each other and having fun.

Family Camp – Ben, Christy and Maddie Visit

On July 4, it has become a tradition for Ben, Christy and Maddie to come to the cottage for the day. This year they were able to make it for the delicious and yummy Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ lunch!  Afterwards we sat out on the bank and enjoyed visiting with family. It was a warmer day but there was a beautiful breeze by the lake.

We had a good time and a few laughs looking at all the past family calendars and seeing the way the family has grown and changed over the years. Maddie enjoyed swimming in the pool with her cousins, having a snack and hanging out on the blanket while Mom and Dad had a chance to visit. Grandma, Daddy and Maddie went for a ride on Great Papa's  cart too!

Family Camp – Phil, Rachel and Annika Visit

Phil, Rachel and Annika were able to come up on the first Sunday of Family camp. They arrived after Phil had preached in Buffalo and visited at his cousin Matthew’s for lunch. We hung out on the bank with family, ate supper and Phil and I went to the evening service while Rachel put Annika to bed.

The next morning Phil was up early and went kayaking with his Uncle Vern down to the marina and up the creek. They were gone for about an hour and a half and had a nice calm lake. We went down to the Lighthouse café where you can enjoy something to drink and a pastry. Annika enjoyed munching on Mommy’s chocolate donut. We toured the camp to show Rachel around for the first time and for Phillip to see some of the changes since his last visit.  We had a nice lunch before they left.

Annika hanging with her cousin Lilly and……

Aunt Lynda.

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.