Girls Camp

Girls camp was a crazy, fun, terrifying, hilarious, and spiritual experience. I had so much fun with these girls! This year was my 5th and last year at girls camp. For the past four years, I looked up to the older girls so much. They were my heroes and I admired them. This year, while packing for camp, it hit me that this year I was one of the older girls. I was sent into a spiral of panic, worrying my little heart out that I wouldn't be a good enough example to these precious daughters of God. Even in the first day I realized that I couldn't be half the example these girls are to me. They're luminous. I think sometimes I believe I'm wiser since I've been in the world longer, but I have to remind myself that they were in heaven longer. These girls are the sweetest girls I have ever known and I'm so grateful for the wonderful experience of camp with them, despite the difficulties.

The beautiful Christina and Sienna washing dishes

It's so pretty up there.

Christina and I found a bug and we had a lot of fun petting it. It stayed still for a few minutes, letting us pet it... or maybe it was just terrified.

Canoe races!

Sister Imes and Alexia stepped in the lake on accident XD

Sienna's footprints on my back after I let her use me as a step stool

Desi and I leading Brother Harris through an obstacle course (please note how I'm totally on my tiptoes to reach his hand)

The obstacle course consisted of the victim being blindfolded and led across a series of tall logs by two other people. I had fun, since my fear of heights completely disappears when I can't see how high up I am.

We held a question session with the bishopric, and we learned lots. We asked them questions such as "what's your worst fear" and "what's your worst date" and obviously "what's your most awkward moment". I had fun listening while I prepared dinner.

Me, being a YCL (Youth Camp Leader), called up the adorably shy Alexia to the front, and (thank goodness) she came up! And I think she had a lot of fun :)

I am so grateful for this gospel and all the wonderful experiences and the great happiness it has given me. I love the gospel with all my heart, might, mind and soul.