Camp Schmamp

Yeah..so my hubby and I wanted to do something special for Kirsten this summer since she did so great at school this year. Usually she would go to Shoshannah for Summer Camp, but since they closed we looked elsewhere. I was elated when i found out JU had a "Fine Arts" camp ..JU is where most of the dance teachers at shoshannah went. Lets just say ... I am NOT impressed. This is the first year back (they got rid of the summer camp for a while) so i expected some things needed to be "tweeked" . The campers had to take a VERY LONG walk to the pool and back for 3 days of the 5. (they didn't swim the first and last day) I didn't realize HOW long this walk was until i picked her up this past tuesday at the pool. I was so upset! maybe I am overreacting..but i just felt like this was way too far..also, the first week, my daughters art project was taken home by another camper..(she was hurt, cause she worked hard on it) the BRILLIANT art teacher didn't have them put their names on it! They changed the schedule around several days..so much that Kirsten didn't get to learn the dance she was to "perform" on the last day of camp..so she didn't even want to go. ARRRUUUGGGG! I just wish these people did a little more planning and a little less playing. could have avoided wasting 500$$ for camp schmamp!

Got some catching up to do...

In the business of my life..I lost my pass word to get on here and blog away...so, I'm back..with avengence..hehe :) well..we finished up school..(well, Kirsten did anyway) with strait A's! yeah!! so proud of her..then we went full throttle into "Dance Recital Mode" I tell you what, if you aren't in shape..after this crazy week, you'll look like Denise Austin! We were terribly sad this time though..cause a legacy came to an end. :( But, on the flip side another is beginning..and we are excited for that. Shoshannah Arts (where Kirsten has been dancing for the last 3 years) was also owned by a personal friend of mine..through much prayer ..she decided to close. However, God was on her side..and a NEW LEGACY was formed..I am so happy to have this opportunity for Kirsten. It is so important to me that she be taught not only the technical part of dance (which is very important) but also the Spiritual. Useing her talents to glorify God! so amazing. anyway..we are on full speed ahead with summer, trying to stay busy and do as much as possible to keep from boredom! Kirsten is finishing up fine arts camp at JU and then on to more liesurely stuff.. the beach, the library, the pool..anything to keep them busy!! David and I celebrated our 9th Anniversary! yeah!! we made it! (at times it was touch and go..) but we are here..getting stronger every day.. well.. i'll store my password and be back later to fill you in on our summer of fun and dodgeing rain storms :) oh.. i guess i should give a little background on the above picture..I decided for our anniversary that we should renew our vows..this is a picture from that moment..it was a surprise for david (i can't believe i pulled off!) anyway..it was a very sweet and intimate moment..only my mom was there to take some pics and video for us. The pastor is Dr. Fox, he is the actual person who did our ceremony when we got married..i have known him for years..and that spot was the spot we got married, in that church..(the church looked different back in 98') so, that's the story of the pic..see ya soon!