Wednesday was blue t-shirt day.
Good thing this little crew ate a good breakfast. They would need it for energy for their hike.
After breakfast, the children spent the day (including lunch) with their groups. That left a lot of time for the adults to do their own activities.
One group chose to go on a hike to the waterfall.
Jacob wanted to give Abe and Klarissa's backs a break and volunteered to carry baby Monty on the hike. But first a baby hug from his Aunt Sarah.
Looks like they were having fun while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Here's picture proof they hiked all the way to the waterfall.
And they encountered one of the child groups while they were there.
Dallas collected his prize for his winning t-shirt Instagram entry.
Some of our family chose playing games over going hiking.
We became very accustomed to washing our hands before every meal before going into the dining hall.
The pottery area was built right over the river making a beautiful backdrop.
When all was said and done, I have to admit I was quite impressed with Jacob's scallop-edged pottery creation. This box of family-made pottery was carefully carried home from Aspen Grove and now sits in our garage.
Glen threatened to throw it all away on trash day if it doesn't get claimed. So far--no one has stepped up to figure out how to collect any of the clay masterpieces.
Quite a few family members enjoyed the ropes course and I was impressed with the photos that were taken from high above the ground.
Whenever I see a bow and arrow, I think of my side of the family and their love of archery. Let's hope our children did themselves proud!
It was always fun to see little groups of children walking throughout the camp.
The teens were even having a great time with their group.
We found out we have some pen turning addicts. Some family members made multiple pens because it was such a fun craft. I even tried my skill at pen turning.
Swim time for the Goldens and Excells.
During a break in activities before dinner, we had made arrangements to visit with three of our missionaries.
When Celeste Ashdown had learned we were at Aspen Grove, she told Hunter Elliott and invited him to come to the camp. He, in turn, invited Hayden Bytendorp. It was nice to see those three again.
I am remembering back to the week before Aspen Grove when we met with our missionary Daniel Meyers so he could introduce us to Saysha. What a cute couple!!
Funny story is Daniel suggested we meet at Cafe Zupas for a meal. Glen texted him back and said we don't like Mexican food and maybe we would want to go somewhere else.
When I pointed out to Glen that the restaurant is definitely not Mexican, it was so hilarious as he exclaimed Zupas sounded Mexican to him. The food was delicious (Glen said he would even go back and eat there again) and the company was delightful.
As with every other day, the grandchildren spent time at the playground playing in the sand.
Ice cream treat for Madison and Claire.
After a very activity-filled day, night began to descend upon the camp.
Bedtime snack time on the front porch of the cabin.
I think Luke's painted ceramic craft and his face say it all.
It had been another great day at Aspen Grove!!
