Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Girl's Camp...the drop off.

Well we drove Jordan over the the Santa Cruz mountains for a WEEK of Girls Camp. The drive was HORRIBLE. Just the winding unpaved bumpy roads, the girls didn't care and the scenery was amazingly gorgeous but Mamarazzi got WAY sick. I have never thrown up more in my entire life (another FAB use for Ziplock baggies). Once we got there i was a hot mess and did not take very many pictures. We left the house at 8am and did not get home until after 9pm...it was just a REALLY bad day for me and today was not much better. Turns out i got a touch of the flu, no fun my friends.
Jordan, Sammy and Cheyenne gathered at the church to
caravan over to the Santa Cruz mountains!

Sammy J and Cheyenne (C ended up riding in another car)

all of the girls in our group (there are about 100 girls attending)Big Daddy setting up J and Sammy's tent
a peek of their digs for the week

a broader view
Jordan approved
Sammy approved
CUTE campers!
my adorable camper girl
Jordan was fine to see us go earlier than we had planned and was excited about the promises of a SUPER fun filled week...she is SO ready for Girl's Camp!!!
ANYWAY i had big plans for the day yesterday since we were over in my old stomping grounds and all. I was kind of able to get it together after a little while and we met up with my folks and my sister in law Melinda for dinner. It was nice to catch up with them. We also stopped in for a really quick visit with my Aunt, Uncle and Cousin Shannon (holla!) and her man. I haven't seen them in YEARS so it was fun to see them and introduce them to Big Daddy. AND i went by my childhood home in Gilroy and it is for sale so we walked around and peeked through all of the windows. I am amazed that my folks raised 5 kids in that house...it just looks soooo small now. While walking around i stopped and reminisced over all of our names scratched into the cement in various places, in total 5, around the house. So that was kinda cool, i took pics but they did not turn out well enough to post them.

So my kid less week has not started out to well...lots of sleep and aches and junk. I slept most of the day and plan on going to bed early. Big Daddy has the next couple of days off so we plan on catching a movie, going on a picnic, and just enjoying our time together...no major plans. OH and i am gonna shop for stuff to do a mini redo on our bedroom, the one room in the house that has gone untouched. Usually when J is away for a long period of time i do something big for her, like redo one of her rooms...but this time i think i will treat myself to something nice. I don't think she will mind.

16 Dandelion Wishes Made:

Raimi said...

I hope you feel better! You deserve to do something nice for yourself. I have camped where Jordan is (@ least I think it is the same place). It is beautiful! She will have a great time! Get better soon!

Crazymamaof6 said...

suer fun extreme home makeover! way to go doing something for you this time. and OY VEY! sick! that is not fun! so fun to go see your childhood home, and take pictures. those are some fancy digs for a campsite. FANCY!

SuperCoolMom said...

Oh man! I can feel for you on the carsickness! YUCK! and flu. Boohoo.

But it looks like J & Sammy will have a fun-filled week.

Really fun to go to dinner with the family and meet the Aunt and Uncle! I'm proud of you for doing something for yourself too! Good girl!

Cecily R said...

YUCK. Feel better soon!! At least you can sleep knowing J is happy and entertained while you are a sickie.

J's camp site looks AWESOME. Girl's CAmp rocks!!!

Jen said...

Oh NO! I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well. I'm glad your hubby has some time off so he can be at your beckon call! I hope you get feeling better soon and are able to enjoy some alone time with your hubby! Jordan is going to have a fantastic time! I can't wait to hear all about it!

Pam said...

I am so sorry you are not feeling well. That is no.fun.at.all. I hope you are better very soon!

common mom said...

What an excellent experience for her! I LOVE LOVE LOVE camping and can't wait to take the kids next weekend.

No specific plans . . . it's the best way to spend time alone with Hubby :-) Have a great time . . . and good luck with the bathroom!

kellyo75 said...

I am so sorry you aren't feeling well. That's crappy! I am glad you felt well enough to spend time with your family, though.
Jordan is gonna have a blast. I love it up there!!

Leslie said...

Car sickness is no fun...I hope you are feeling better.

Jordan looks like she is in an awesome camp area. I am slightly jelous.

I hope you enjoy making over your room...Sounds like Fun!!

Dana said...

glad the drop off went well!! I bet she'll have a blast!!

Kelly said...

Sorry to hear you didn't feel well but J looks like she is going to have a blast. Enjoy your kidless week. I know it will be hard on you but consider it hubby time!

Peapodsquadmom said...

Ewwwww....vomit in a ziploc bag! I hope you're feeling better. ;-) I get terribly carsick, so I feel your pain.

I loved church camping trips. I miss those innocent, fun times. I'm sure Jordan's gonna' have a blast and you'll get some much-deserved alone time. Enjoy! Can't wait to see the happy pictures from camp.

Pink Lemonade Liz said...

I so hope you're feeling better! I would have gotten sick just from the winding road (no flu needed here..) I hope Jordan has a great time.

p.s. Yes, ziplocks are amazing... I always keep a box of the big ones under the seat of the car because both of my kiddos get sick easily in the car... just following in their mom's footsteps!

Pink Lemonade Liz said...

I so hope you're feeling better! I would have gotten sick just from the winding road (no flu needed here..) I hope Jordan has a great time.

p.s. Yes, ziplocks are amazing... I always keep a box of the big ones under the seat of the car because both of my kiddos get sick easily in the car... just following in their mom's footsteps!

EE said...

The girls look pretty darn happy for having to sleep in a tent for the next week;)

Debbie Yost said...

I'm guessing carsick, my daughter gets carsick. She once threw up in front of a Steak and Shake after we drove across Missouri. That's when we found out about it. Her dad still teases her about it.

Jordan looks like she is going to have a great time. I love her smile.

 
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