Last weekend, Kade and I attended a mother/son camp with my college roommate, Amber, and her son, Garrett. Kade and Garrett are the same age, and they really hit if off and had a great time together the entire weekend. The camp was Camp Peniel in Marble Falls. It is a religious based camp. Amber and Garrett have been before, but Kade and I really didn't know what to expect. The camp is beautiful; it's 375 acres of basically Hill Country. We arrived last Friday evening where they had burgers, hot dogs, and frito pies waiting for us. After dinner, everyone met out a big field to play some games and get to know each other a little better. The boys ranged from ages 4-17. Saturday morning we met at what is called "Stone Hindge" for an opening prayer session for the day and then attended a five course breakfast. After breakfast the boys were split up according to age and went to a bible study with different camp counselors. A speaker was there to talk to all the mothers about raising children, discipline, and teaching them to know right from wrong. She was a great speaker; I enjoyed listening to her and learned a few things as well. At around 11:00 Saturday morning, we were on our own pretty much the rest of the day to participate in all the activities. We went horseback riding first, then headed over to shoot bow and arrows and sling shots before back tracking to go shoot BB guns. Before the afternoon was over, we managed to go canoeing, fishing, and rock climbing as well. They also had zip lining, which we passed on; it was way too high for Kade and lots of water activities in the lake. That night after another five course meal, we went on a hayride and ended up in the middle of the woods around a campfire where we all sang songs, had a snack, and thanked God for a wonderful camping experience. We headed home Sunday morning after breakfast, and let me tell you all, we were exhausted. I loved my time and cherished every minute I got to spend with my little man, Kade. We had a blast together. Thank you Amber and Garrett for inviting us to join the two of you for the weekend. We can't wait to go back next year.
Kade riding his first horse ever.
I feel sorry for the birds around our house in the future.
I think Kade's ready for bow season.
Kade at the shooting range practicing with a BB gun.
Kade rock climbing.
A relaxing canoe ride in the lake.
A little fishing to end the day.
