Over Labor Day weekend we traveled north to Pilot Lake Christian Camp. Nathan was the speaker for a retreat with the Travis AFB Hospitality House. He spoke at this same retreat 2 years ago so it was fun to return to the same location and to reconnect with some of the friends we made before. We were blessed to be a part of their retreat. Thanks for inviting us!
This was the view outside the lodge. Isn't it amazing!
It was a very long drive! 9 hours to be exact. And these two kiddos had very little sleep on the way. That didn't stop Micah from having a very full weekend. He did everything imagniable and still kept going. He sure has a ton of energy!
He started the weekend testing out Joel's drums after they were set up for worship. (Thanks for letting him play Joel!)
On Saturday he was eager to get out on the lake. Here he is taking a canoe ride with Daddy.
Hanging out with Auntie Vonna and Erica
Swimming in the lake with Mama
Taking a little rest...
Then back at it again... riding a dirt bike for the first time
Enjoying a game of pool with the boys
You can't spend time in the mountains without time around the campfire. Ashlyn was fascinated with the fire and would cry if you turned her away so she couldn't see the flames. I am always awed to see all the stars that light up the night sky (when you're away from all the city lights). It was fun to recount with Micah the story about Abraham and God's promise to him to make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the heavens. It is so awesome to talk through the words of Scripture when you are surrounded by God's beautiful creation.
Micah loved roasting marshmallows, and eating them too!
Dianna and Micah
Snuggling with Mama
The boys enjoying their morning "Joe Time"
Ashlyn and her Daddy
Nathan did a great job teaching through the first chapter of 1 Peter. He was sick all weekend, but God was gracious to sustain him to teach 5 times. By the time it was over, he was ready to sleep for a week.
Playing at the lake
Micah helped serve lunch one afternoon
Micah and I went on a hike with several other people down to the river. It was pretty steep in some areas but Micah did a great job.
Micah with our new friend Leitha, who also came on the hike with us
Micah was very excited about going 4-wheelin' in a Jeep
What an adventure!
I had many willing hands to help me with Ashlyn during the weekend. Here she is with Erica, and below with all her other admiring fans.
Dianna and Ashlyn
Jennifer and Ashlyn
Auntie Vonna and Ashlyn
Micah made a new buddy while we were there. He thought Trent was great and he wanted to do everything that Trent was doing.
We had a wonderful weekend! It was great to spend it with you guys!
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