Day Forty-four

Maxin' and relaxin'

The guys and I took some time to rest today–how nice it was! We met up with Dawson and his friend Zach who is in town, relaxed on the beach with our books until it rained on us, got free 7/11 icees, and sat around the tv with lemonade and cool ranch chips.

 

Day Forty-three

Friendship bracelets

Water day!

Birdhouse!

Hats

Four weeks of day camp down! We had a huge number of campers and workers out sick for most of this week. As stinky as it is to have campers out, it was a little nice to have smaller numbers for more one-on-one time with the kids (pictured above). This week I learned about some imaginary friends, family histories, imaginary turtles, hopes for special powers, tooth loss histories, dogs, and much much more. The first picture above is Miles, the hand model, showing off his friendship bracelets. The guys and I have worn our bracelets all summer; but just passed them out to the kids this week. I think the bracelets will be great reminders throughout the year of all God did this summer. I also posted a picture of one of the kindergartener’s birdhouses she made in the woodworking class–I am always so impressed with all kids can do! Notice the birds she drew on the top of the house. The final picture is of one of my friend’s kids wearing Mark’s hat. Mark and Miles have made caps (particularly backwards caps) popular at day camp–they are the “must have” of all the kids–if you can wear Mr. Mark or Mr. Miles’ hat, you are legit. I am excited about getting some good rest this weekend, and finally finishing my first book of the summer!

 

Day Forty-two

Baskets!

I love baskets. I don’t know what it is about them that draws me to them so intensely, but I love them. I love how they look, how they hold things, how light they are, and how they can warm up any white shelf.

 

Day Forty-one

Lunchable extreme!

Mark went home from Summer Fun sick today. We had a good day camp day, besides that. One of the kids brought See’s candy to celebrate her birthday–whooohoo for that! Today one of the first graders was talking with Dawson and asked him “Mr D., what other ways can I talk to God besides singing and praying?” Oh the heart of a child! It is so beautiful to me that a seven year old is seeking to talk to God however she can (or maybe she doesn’t like singing or praying, but I am going to believe the prior)! Have you thought about Him, talked about Him, read about Him

 

Day Forty

Miles casting a shrimp net.

Some of the kindergarteners at the top of the hike.

Summer Fun ventured to the north shore today to visit the Kualoa Ranch (click post for link to the ranch’s website). We had a great time fishing with nets for huge shrimp, seeing animals, and hiking a nice trail to a beautiful view. The kids were fabulous today, but we are still exhausted! Natalie and I are continuing to settle into the townhouse. The guys, Nat, Julie, Mary, and I went over to the McAngus’ tonight for a nice dinner. The fellowship was a great way to finish off a long day!

 

Day Thirty-nine

Mark as a mic stand.

Summer Fun leadership--minus Dawson and Kainoa

Natalie came and visited day camp today. We had a little bit of a crazy day, but nothing out of control. The week did blast off to a great start as all the day camp workers sported matching caps! I decided to put the picture of Mark being my mic stand for me on here–oh the things I can talk those two into! It has been so encouraging for the three of us to look back on the summer thus far and see how God has equipped and gifted us each in so many different ways–all for His glory: Mark the contemplative, Miles the compassionate, and Dani Beth the bossy?? I know that the picture does nothing for my case for being a rational, non bossy friend; but it is, in it’s own strange way, a good picture of the body using the gifts given us to work together for the greatest glorification of our Master.

 

Day Thirty-eight

Natalie at China Walls

Miles at China Walls

Natalie is here! After Nat arrived, we too her to China Walls to do a little cliff jumping with the Vordebruegges. I am so glad she is finally here!

 

Day Thirty-seven

10 miles at K'aena Point!

Mark, Miles, Dawson, and Vordini ran a 10 mile race this morning at K’aena Point on the north shore. I have always wanted to see what was on that side of the north shore–it was beautiful! The guys ran well and had a great time. They were able to jump into the ocean after the race–I was able to play in the ocean while they raced. It was a win/win morning!

 

Day Thirty-six

Jeep Jeep!

I got my jeep today! I am overwhelmed by God’s provision and how He continues to bless me in abundance! The guys and I had a great time driving around the island!

 

Day Thirty-five

Potlucky!

Bellows Beach

Mini-golf

Slip-n-slide

We had a great time at Bellows Beach today with the Summer Fun kids and families! Only a few man-of-war stings and no sunken children. We really did have a fun time. It was great to get to know the families a little better, and to have a day to just play with the kids. Mark and Miles enjoyed throwing the kids in the ocean. I had a great time being a human-floating device! We had a pavilion near the mini-golf and slip-n-slide. We were only a short walk from the beach. We were about 10 minutes inside the military base. I have always heard that military beaches are the best–and I believe it now! The beach had a great view, soft sand, and few people!