Owings' Family Camping trip #3

This year we (everyone except Shelbie, again) headed 3 hours from home to The Smokies for a 4 day camping trip. To be honest, I was all camped out from my last camping trip, and I didn't really want to go, but it was fun.

The product of an hour long dirt road.

Can you see my enthusiasm for camping?

We camped by this little river.

My mother in law, Cathy, and my niece Hannah.

He is so goofy.

Caitlyn getting brave holding a fish.

B-Mike

On one of my many walks to get a little extra exercise.

Giant marshmallows make really giant smores. Go Cheri!

Being silly on another walk.

There's always card playing while camping. Our favorite is Nertz. My niece Paige is watching Nadia and Cheri.

Allie having fun in the river.

Camp ABS (always be strong) 2010

This was my first year going to girl's camp as a leader and a camper. Not only did I get to enjoy everything about girl's camp, but I got to be there with two of my YW daughters. It was a wonderful week at Bull Trout Lake Campground. We got up there on Tuesday afternoon, and stayed until Saturday morning. There were no showers, no electronics, no flushing toilets, but it was such a peaceful time, and it wasn't until I got home, that I realized all of life's normal stresses were no where to be found while I was camping. No worries about bills, or the phone ringing, no computers taking up my time, just enjoying nature and getting to know the amazing spirits that are in our Young Women and leaders from the Haven Cove Ward.

Beautiful Bull Trout Lake

Nadia making doughnuts and wearing the cinnamon/sugar mix as a beard.

Me and my girls

Caitlyn jumping through hoops durring an obsitcle course race.

Caitlyn doing the "workout video" skit.

Camping at Horsethief Reservior

We went camping with the Steed family,and had a blast. Swimming, hiking, fishing and playing with the cousins. What more could anyone ask for?

We both caught our limit at Tripod Reservior

Hiking up the steep hill.

We made it up and the view was amazing.

Looking down into the river.

Caitlyn

Brian

Brian, Abbey, Madison, Becca, Nadia, Allie and Elizabeth playing on the dock.