Orts in Montana

Keith and Jacob, along with some of their good buddies, were campers at Big Sky this past week. They enjoyed lots of field games (few favorites - sharks & minnows, capture the flag, Pinky's Revenge, Dodge Ball City), the high ropes course, archery, martial arts (Keith's practicing with a girl - she slapped out real quick he said :), swimming, and tons more - even a Jello Toss! Jacob had told us before the week began that his goal was to win the plaque for the Bible drill finals. We were so proud that he made it to the finals. He didn't win the plaque, but did GREAT! Keith came away very pumped (you can see Keith "pumped" can't you) about keeping a prayer journal and about a Christian band, Newsboys, which his counselor played for them in the mornings as they got ready. "It's fun to be a camper, but it's also fun to be back with your family!" stated Keith as we loaded up to head home for laundry and such.
We're still living out at camp most days. This coming week will hold the special day of Simon's third birthday. Sure he'll be sung to for at least one meal that day in the dining hall, and we plan to have a party on Saturday for him. Kim headed down to Denver today for a visit of a week or so with her former foster family. She's super excited to be with them there, but a bit nervous about flying (her first time). She's been hanging out with them for a couple of weeks while they were visiting family in Kalispell. Kara's especially looking forward to her return.
The coming weeks have lots of appointments - eye dr, dentist, etc. - for all the kids before school starts. Pray that as we smoosh all these things in with more camp and final days of free time before school that we'd all feel "rested and ready" for the different busy of school and such!