Hello Everyone! This week we went on another campout, this time with my little brother! We had lots of fun beating Dad at playing Uno, Hiking, and cooking marshmallows! I really enjoy baking marshmallows over the fire, and we had a BIG fire!
- Highlights of the trip!
- I went stargazing at night and I was able to see multiple constellations like Cassiopeia and Cepheus
- Stargazing is my new hobby as of a week or two ago
- We had a big enough fire to be able to call it a Bonfire
- I find the fire really peaceful and I enjoy all aspects of controlled fires…..except smoke
- I was able to see a really pink sunset on a twilight hike
- On the same hike we saw the city from almost the top of the mountain
- I was able to forget about my Kidney for a while
Even Potato Potato had a lot of fun! It went on a new hike (In the time period of us walking It also fell…many, MANY times) while searching for its family origins. We also had a round of Uno played with Potato Potato, who found it very difficult to play with it’s mashed potato brain.
I’m glad to be able to live in an area to easily go to different campsites, and be able to enjoy nature’s wonders. I very much enjoy being able to stay in the mountains for a while. I’m excited to go again, no matter how far it might be from that time. Plus a fire and the extra access to viewing stars is a big bonus.
~Amelia
P.S. I got a nice anonymous gift basket full of yellow sunshine! Thank you for thinking of me. I really appreciate it. It made me very happy with the cheery aura it gave. Thank you whomever took the time to put it together. I loved everything it included, and I’ll even share.
I would also like to thank all of those others who keep remembering me and dropping off fun presents! Thank you so much!
Hi Amelia! Loved reading your post. Going camping is the best. We just got back from camping in Colorado (Uncle Richard’s sister had a birthday party for her 80th.) I too love sitting by a big camp fire, eating marshmallows and looking at the stars. It is so amazing to see the night sky away from the city lights. Looks like Potato Potato also had a great time too đŸ˜ƒ
Hi Matthews Family!! I have been thinking about you all for months!! Miss seeing all of you at the Scout activities and hope that the new troop is working out!! I am so happy that you are sharing this journey for Amelia with us! We will keep her in our prayers and thoughts and if we can do anything, please let us know. We love you all!!
Leatha! Are you still involved with the community college and what else have you been up to!
Cameron! How are things going for you to get your Eagle Rank? I know things are crazy but it would be great to see you earn it!
Justin and Brenda – I know you plate is full. You are amazing parents!!
Amelia – You are such an awesome young lady. Can’t believe you are now 14! You are one of the sweetest girls I know. I love how you were always willing to help. You always had a smile on your face. You are so brave! I am blessed to know you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful family who loves you very much and it was fun to read about all of the things you are doing!! We love you and pray for you!! I know that Heavenly Father will bless you!!