Thursday, July 10, 2008

CAMP OLYMPIA! GAME ON!

I know only a grand total of three people look at this bolg, but I have to share this! Creyton has been going to camp Olympia in Trinity, Texas for 3 years now. Every summer, Term 3, rain or shine, 3 glorious weeks on Lake Livingston. We LOVE this place. It couldn't be more beautiful, more organized, or more fun for the kids!

Philip came home in May, and camp is in July. We figured we would play it by ear. P-man is so cool. He can adapt like a lizard! No hang-ups with that kid. He will eat what ever, sleep where ever, do what ever, you get the picture. So we signed him up! I spoke with the camp director about the cabin assignments and a few other little details and we were off! We drove up to Trinity on Monday. It's a 5 hour drive for us coming from Corpus Christi. Those of you who aren't from Texas are probably thinking that's insane, but seriously, it's not even half the state away.

It's all very ceremonial and traditional. The counselors greet you at the gate whoopin' and hollerin' (more Texas talk for yelling and clapping), one of them actually hops in the car to direct you to your campers cluster. It's a very exciting time, even for me. Philips face just LIT UP when we got to the gate. You couldn't scrub the smile off his face. I was teary eyed just watching his reaction. Creyton was explaining all of the hoopla and telling Philip what would be going on that evening. A rope burn to start out the Olympian Games!

I am so blessed to have not one, but two amazing boys!

I wanted to include the link here for CAMP OLYMPIA. A camp photographer takes hundreds of photos everyday. I look through them all and pick out the ones with Philip or Creyton in them. Even if its a foot, I put it in the folder. It's fun to look through them all though to get a feel for the camp. You can also send notes to the campers via Bunk Notes. It's Free~

Once you are on the main site, click on "Tour our Meida Gallery" link on the left column. The next screen will have a link called Bunk 1 Camp Photos. It's a blue box in the middle column. From there you can enter the username and password. The username is TLively and password is Lively. Check it out! Send 'em a note! I'm sure they'd love to hear from any of you! It's such a big deal to get mail at camp.

When we were walking around camp, Creyton was explaining how great Camp O was to Philip. It went something like this...

Creyton: Philip, camp is totally cool!

Mom: Yes Philip, this place is sooo fun.

Philip: It's like Heaven?

Mom: Yes baby, if heaven was in Texas, I'm sure it would look just like this!

Sweet!

I leave you with a few pics I snapped while dropping them off. Creyton is explaining all the details to Philip...








7 Comments:

At July 10, 2008 at 7:39 PM , Anonymous lori said...

how fun!!! I hope the boys have a wonderful time! I know you will miss them, but I hope you are able to get some things done and enjoy yourself while they are gone. anyway - several things to talk about when i get home.... will get with you then! love, L

 
At July 10, 2008 at 8:45 PM , Anonymous Nancy said...

tanya--OMG ! i just read your entire blog in one sitting--i sobbed through most of it--unbelievable!! i thought it really ironic that i called you just this evening, then i come upstairs and this was in my email...philip seems absolutely amazing, and creyton--what a fabulous big brother! you and trey should be SO proud! hope to talk to you soon, keep up the good work!...
nancy

 
At July 10, 2008 at 11:13 PM , Anonymous Canadian Bird said...

Hey Tanya!
So funny that I would receive your email today about your blog. You & your fam have been on my mind lately & I've missed seeing you at work regularly to ask about all the goings on in your amazing life! :)
I'm SO going to look at the Camp O site & will leave the boys a note!
THEN, I am going back to read the rest of your blog, that I've been remiss in keeping up on since you came back from Ghana!
So glad to hear (by at least this entry) that things are still going so well w/ Philip & between the boys. I look forward to those pics.
You're SUCH an inspiration, girl! You know what I mean!
Talk to you soon...
Love Robin
xoxo

 
At July 11, 2008 at 3:07 PM , Anonymous Chalene said...

Ok Tanya - I am now #4 who reads your blog. LOL That is so awesome about the camp.
Chalene :0)

 
At July 26, 2008 at 10:04 PM , Anonymous lori said...

a tad disappointed that my blog isn't listed under ghanian adoption blogs....
j/k....
i know you are so glad to have your boys back! can't wait to meet next week!
thanks again for the INCREDIBLE gift!

you are fantastic!

 
At August 12, 2008 at 4:01 PM , Anonymous Romy said...

I'm so happy to see Philip settling in very well. Mommy Shelter can't talk about him without tears in her eyes. Hugs to Creyton and hubbie. Love R

 
At September 20, 2008 at 12:02 PM , Anonymous daciaaps said...

Bless you for sharing! What a fabulous blog and you are such a fabulous person. I hope to meet you soon! I am in tears.

Blessings,

Dacia Cross

 

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