As most of you know Bob & I have six children between us...all adults, with a couple of son-in-laws and two grandsons. So, to make plans for a family outing takes some planning and so far we have been blessed that "all" of our kids have ventured on this camping trip with us for the fourth year in a row. However, we did miss one person terribly...our son-in-law Manny who is in the Marines and is doing schooling in Florida.
We traveled to Paynetown on Lake Monroe on Friday and set-up camp and then on Saturday woke to a beautiful crisp morning "Ready & Rarin" to go. We rented a 28 foot pontoon boat with a tube and headed out for the day (10am-6pm). Our goal is to laugh, play and spend quality family time...this is a great way for parents to get their kids in one spot...because you see...you cant go far on a 28 foot boat in the middle of a lake :>) There is wisdom behind these years! We headed back to camp and the sun, water, and fresh air did us in. We woke early Sunday to yippi yappy dogs so, we started tearing down the camp and gathered our children around three picnic tables and we had church. My husband reads from the Bible and does a devotion....its always special. We coarpool to McDonalds and we buy the kids breakfast and then everyone heads back home "all in different directions". On our camping trips...I am like a mommy duck with all my little, I mean BIG ducks right there under my wing. Waddling along quacking, I mean smiling all the way. I Praise God for a wonderful family. A husband who is a great example for his wife and children. And children who have "big" hearts and love for each other and God. I am blessed!!!
