July

I know it's been a very long time since I posted. It's been a tough few weeks. Camp was (mostly) a really good experience. I unexpectedly became really good at doing lice checks. I got to really strengthen my relationships with the girls though, which was awesome. I shot a 22 rifle and a 12 gauge shotgun at camp and decided I love target shooting. I also went down a zip line, which was a lot of fun. We had an awesome day at the beach where I got a very burned back, despite the 3 coats of sunscreen I put on while we were there. It's all healed now, though, and is no longer ghostly white.

After camp, I had an emotional letdown, which I was kind of aware was a possibility but hadn't REALLY expected it. It's been a tough few weeks trying to get back to normal, but I'm slowly getting there. I'm looking forward to my brother's wedding in 2 weeks. I get to buy a new dress for it, which I'm excited about. Hopefully I'll be able to find something nice.

No Attitude of Gratitude this month. I never remember when I'm supposed to, so I may give it up altogether for that reason.

Not too much else is going on, so I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend and is enjoying their summer.

Van and Camp

After yet another dead van issue last week, we have worked out a deal and are getting our new to us 2006 Dodge Caravan tomorrow. It has Sto N Go, which I'm over the moon about. I am so glad to be getting rid of the stupid Ford that has caused me nothing but problems since we bought it.

I won't get to enjoy the van until Saturday, though. I leave for camp tomorrow morning and the van isn't coming until the afternoon. I have been running around this past week like a chicken with my head cut off making sure everything is ready for camp. Funny enough, it's a stake camp and there shouldn't even be a lot to do. I guess it just doesn't help when you have a presidency change not even a month before camp and many last minute changes. Everything's about as ready as it can be though and I'm sure I'll relax and have a blast once we pull away in the motor home tomorrow. It's been interesting trying to get myself ready for camp and get my house ready for me to not be here. There's quite a bit of planning that goes into things when just Mum is going to be away.

I'll post all about camp when I get back, but won't have any pictures. I've opted not to bring my camera since I have to bring so many extra things as the only leader who is there for all of camp.