Fist Day of 2nd Grade

Anne's first day of school was great!

Pine Cove Bluffs 2013: Saturday

We woke up Saturday,

 put our suitcases on the porch for the counselors to load in the car, 

and went to breakfast.

Notice the crutch in the background?

Scott received a minor, but not unexpected injury in the Dads vs. Counselors

Friday night basketball game.

We can't wait for next summer!

WE LOVE PINE COVE!

Pine Cove Bluffs 2013: Friday

Friday morning we were back at the swing waiting for breakfast.

The week went by sooo fast!

The girls love flavored jelly packages. 

They were happy to find this treat at Friday breakfast.

They could eat hundreds, 

but would NEVER eat it out of a jar or on a sandwich.

Kid table at breakfast

Below, the "Bears" are on stage saying their Bible verse.

Abby was having nothing to do with it.

She held her ears and until it was over.

Out of character for her.

I think she was exhausted.

After lunch we had 

CQ's:

At the end of the week your child's counselor presents them with a certificate about good character qualities they saw during the week. 

These are know as .

Our last theme night was, drum roll please . . .

Best Birthday Party Theme you've been to because 

The Bluffs was celebrating it's 10th summer.

with and without sunglasses

After dinner we birthday party games and watched a magic show.

Pine Cove Bluffs 2013: Thursday

The parents had there second early morning activity of the week which meant we would need a Camper Call.

Camper Call: When an energetic counselor comes at 7am to your cabin to get the children up, play with them, and get them ready for breakfast while parents go jet ski or on a trail ride.

This morning the mom's went jet sking

and the dads attempted to water ski. 

I think the moms had more fun. 

Ariana and I sharing a jet ski

We were supposed to stay under 35 mls per hr, but our speedometer was broken so we judged our speed based on our hats.

Hats flying off = too fast

I turned my hat backwards.

I know, I know . . . very scientific :)

After breakfast Anne had horses 

and Abby jumped on the giant pillow.

It is like giant trampoline, but shaped like a  pillow.

In the afternoon we celebrated Christmas in July.

As you can see Santa showed up 

and we made "gingerbread houses."

We affectionately referred to our creations as shanty town.

Hey, we were in a hurry to get to the water rocket.

What can I say?

We had Banquet Night dinner.

The kids ate pizza.

Everyone was happy.

Cove Kids got busy with a little shaving cream.

and Wild Woods played a little Angry Birds.

Anne looooved this activity.

Each cabin built their own fortress out of cardboard boxes 

and then took turns launching balls painted like Angry Birds.

Pine Cove Bluffs 2013: Wednesday

We did a little swinging before breakfast and then everyone began their morning activities.

The moms headed into town for a little shopping.

The dads suited up for polo playing.

The kids went with their cabins.
Abby, Chaz, and Noah would be on the hunt more the Magic Horse.
Anne and Alexa swam and jump on the giant pillow.

My sweet friend Amanda embroidered the girls matching tanks for me.

Anne had her cabin pictures this day.

Polo

The practice polo ball.

Scott was in charged of taking pics.

Dave

Dan

We had a our family picture taken before dinner.

My, my we are good looking.

Wednesday was Not Your Average Jester Night

other wise known as talent night.

Abby watching the talent show.

Abby "singing" with Chaz on stage.

Really she just smiled at Chaz the whole time he sang.

Anne sang too and she did a GREAT job!