Kemptons: August 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Steven's Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday to my Handsome Husband! You are loved more than you know. So glad that you are ours!

For Stevens birthday we got a babysitter for all day on a Saturday (thank you Alison, you are the best) and went to Flagstaff to go shopping, Steven's favorite. (go figure) We did some major damage to our bank account and loved every second of it. We ate at Stevens favorite pizza place, pizza guy and my favorite place, pita pit. We loved spending the day with just the two of us!

First Day of School...

Well a new school year has begun. Where does the time go. My kids were really excited for school to start. Kayla couldn't wait to take her lunch to school and eat in the cafeteria. Mikelle couldn't wait to see all her friends. She is such a social butterfly. Katon couldn't wait because his best friend Will changed schools and was now in his class and let's be honest mom was a little excited to have a little down time of peace and quiet and to be on a schedule again, only to realize that the only peace and quiet she'll get is the couple of hours that her Chase monster takes a nap. All in all we love the feeling of a new year and all the positive changes that come with it!

Kayla is in first grade

Mikelle is in third grade

Katon is in fourth grade

Elders Quorum Party

I may be just a little bias but my husband does such a great job with the Elders Quorum. His dedication never ceases to amaze me when it comes to his callings. Him and his counselors always plan great activities and this one was no exception. How could you not have fun with a gigantic water slide. We had a great time with all the families!

Girls Camp!!!

So being the ward camp director was a lot of work and at times very stressful but SO WELL WORTH IT! I have to sadly admit that I didn't go to camp when I was a youth (wait, I went one year since my mom was going) and so I really had no idea what it was all about. After going with our amazing youth it makes me realize the memories and fun that I missed out on when I was a young women. I had the best time with my ward. Most likely due to the fact that we have awesome leaders and the BEST young women. I LOVE these girls! They are the sweetest and most respectful girls I have ever worked with. Thank you girlies for making camp so fun and a HUGE thank you to the other two women that have become so dear to my heart! Just like Sis. Parker I am going to look forward to camp all year long!!!

Our wards YCL's

I LOVE these two ladies!

Shelby roasting starbursts...

Our Tori girl always making us laugh!

One day at camp we got to have a five hour ward time where we could do a fun ward activity. So we planned on taking the girls conoeing and swimming at a nearby lake. The weather however had different plans for us. Instead we spent our time huddled under a ramada trying to avoid the fierce rain and thunder and lightning. With every lightning strike screams got louder and louder. Some girls took cover in cars while others were determined to wait it out under the ramada. Until a lightning bolt struck right by us that left a part of the ground in smoke to where we all started screaming and yelling to get everyone in the cars. It was quite the scene. We kept praying that the rain would stop and through our young women's faith it stopped long enough for us to enjoy the lake for a while. It was quite an adventurous day. One that I will not forget and I doubt anyone else will either.