Grels Camp Play Along

There is a song called "Lamb Chops Play Along" that my fam has changed into
'Girls(Grels) Camp Play Along'
Our version goes like this:
"Grels camp play along where girls go to play along and fun stuff is all they ever do...."

Well, I'm going to grels camp. I haven't been since I was a youth leader.  I'm not a huge camping fan, or really even a small camping fan. Everything that moves is a snake...whether not it actually is. I don't like getting all dirty, the food isn't always up to par, I have to leave my bed...It's just hard any way I look at it.
I'm going up as a Cabin Group Leader for the "Germany" cabin. Not only am I now in charge of 12-14 girls, but I am also the fireside speaker.

What did I get myself into??

We want s'more!

I got to visit Bair's again. They are such a fun fam! We got to make s'mores, which was a first for the childrens.  S'mores almost didn't happen because the weather was rainy and the wood wasn't dry enough. Not to disappoint the fam, Deaner took care of the problem. If he would have had hair, it would have singed off(something about pouring gas on the logs?). We want S'more!!

The C-Note made me one too!

Ole showing the correct eating technique.

Jacque showing us how to get 'er done.

I believe this was right after the HUGE FIRE EXPLOSION.

She ate the most.

Candy Grandma's African Violets

Great Grandma, or Candy Grandma as I knew her by, grew African Violets. While I don't know the whole story about them, I do remember seeing a picture of her with her prize winning violets. I couple years ago, I inherited a pot of African Violets from my sister. Someone she knew gave them to her, but I like to pretend they came from Candy Grandma. My violets are in bloom right now and look so pretty. Thanks Candy Grandma!

"The African Violet originates in Africa and isn’t a violet at all, but belongs to the family of Gesneriaceae. The common name comes from the primary flower color, although you can find the “violets” in pink, blue and white flowers.

The botanical name “Saintpaulia” honors Baron Walter von Saint Paul who first discovered them and brought the plants back to Europe in 1893. They adapt almost perfectly to indoor life and they bloom almost continually."

A bad day all week.

Last week was lame. Well it all started on the 4th of June.
-The Art City 5k. Not only did I get beat by Siwa and Cabanna, but I didn't even place in my age group. Who knew a 23 was slow....next year. They all better watch out.
-My pharm tech class got canceled. I have been waiting for that class for months. I even got the books. Now I have to rethink all my plans. There are multiple options I am looking at.
-I strained my quad. Doing what? I couldn't tell you. I just woke up with it hurting, which means no running. I work out all my problems when I run.
-I usually don't enjoy being set up, but for people I respect I tell them whatever. You can give the dude my number(99% of the time they never call which is fine with me) and we'll see what happens. Well, the guy called, but called me Rachel. Great.
-I don't usually get allergies, but you guessed it. They are in full force in my head.

Not to be a Debbie Downer, so here are the goods that happened.
-Got to head to Logan for a lovely birthday celebration for my Aunt! It was so fun.
-Because I didn't place in the 5k, I have a greater resolve to run harder and longer.
-Played kick ball and had the most amazing catch of my life.
-Ordered new running shoes.
-Got to see fireworks with MandyLouHoo and Cabanna-the glasses made all the difference.