Ropes course and ziplining

WOW!! Before I lost all this weight I never would have had the courage to climb up into the trees for a ropes course and ziplining. IT ROCKED!!

The rope ladder....the only way up to the ropes course. Tougher than it looks!

Harnessing up. Super comfy. NOT. Also a little awkward! HA!

Up, up, up I go!

They call this the "leap of faith". Took me a few minutes to work up the courage to jump, but I made it!

This was the toughest part of the whole course. My legs were shaking SO bad that I couldn't keep my balance.

                                                                             rope bridge

making my way to the zipline platform. We all took a few minutes to make this jump. There's something horrifying about jumping off a platform this high in the air! It was AMAZING FUN!

WHEEEEEE!!!!!

I DID IT!

Ziplining...check!! What's my next adventure?

 

Women's retreat

Okay, so the women's retreat was actually a couple weeks ago, but I'm a bit behind on life in general. It was a wonderful, relaxing girls' weekend that we plan on making a tradition. Lots of visiting, coffee, food, knitting, kayaking, archery, an evening of bunco, and....my favorite....a ropes course and ziplining!

This became our fav place to sit and relax...

Home sweet home...Silver Spur cabin in the Corral unit...it was especially great due to the brand new fancy bathrooms!

My bed. Seriously.

Okay, a little better after my housewarming. I actually slept fantastic on this bed!

This area is exactly like I remember it as a girl...

Good ole' Camp Sweyolakan

Amanda, Louisa and I.

I don't remember a coffee bar being here when I was little? SWEET.

Jenni kicking back

Louisa soaking up the rays

Time for our archery lesson

Well done, girls!

Kayaking!

My view of camp

We did ALOT of hiking! Just getting from our cabin to the lodge was a major hike. Great for the muscles though!

Ahhh...the bluebird camp brings back wonderful memories. This was where I stayed when I was little!

Happy campers!

Modeling the hat Amanda is knitting for me. Looks like it's gonna need to be just a bit longer!

hitching a free ride from Louisa. Seriously, I DID offer to row!

The meals were amazing! This was our farewell lunch.

Can't wait for next year!!!

Still around

I'm still around. Trying to keep up with our new fall routine and my usual responsibilities!! The kids are enjoying school, flag football and cheerleading, cub scouts and brownies. We do like to keep ourselves busy. I'm hoping to update more later this evening....today I'm working at the fair with my friend in the Miche bag booth. I'll have to keep myself far away from the elephant ears and funnel cakes, as we started another biggest loser contest at work and I'm determined to win again. $280.00 will buy alot of clothes!!

Here's a couple cute pics of the kiddos in their upward football and cheerleading uniforms...

Thanks, Lesley for taking the pics!

The summer's end

the weather is cool
the leaves are {already} falling
the pool is draining
the sun is setting {earlier}
and its dark again when the alarm wakes me

Fall is here.

School starts in 2 days
we're not ready {sniff}
we already miss swimming, splash pads, camping and lazy days

now it's on to schedules
homework
activities
raking leaves

I love fall, but am missing summer already.

Autumn harvest

{backwards-facing sunflowers}