We get to the campground and it is HOT! The campgrounds aren't as full as I would have thought. We get a space on M Loop and it has a view of the lake if you stand on our top step and crane your head just so. It costs extra to camp on the lake, but we're not doing lake activities this time so no need for a space there.
The boys are thrilled when they get here. We have a new camper they haven't seen yet. It has two slides and lots of room. No decision reached yet on where anyone is going to sleep. There are too many places to choose from. The boys head back home for the night. David has a job in Commerce, GA for the next two days, so we head to bed early.
Stephanie and the boys pick me up the next morning. Chrissy is very excited to see them. We spend a little time with her and then head out. Nowhere in particular to go, but some errands to run and places to see. Oh, did I mention the boys are on swim teams? I get to go see them swim for the first time.
We arrive at the swim meet and there are tons of excited kids and parents there. Have I mentioned it was HOT? I so wanted to jump in the pool with them just to cool off! HOT! HOT! HOT!
The coaches get the team ready by cheering them on. The coaches stand on one end of the pool with the swimmers at the other end. They shout cheers back and forth!
Patrick is in the 4-6 year old group. What they lack in skill, they more than make up for in enthusiasm. Patrick is on the block and is in perfect form.
Complete with holding his nose! LOL
He's in the water and taking a breath. Yes, he was breathing, but he was also checking where the other swimmers were.
I asked him how he kept track of where the others were when he wasn't taking a breath. He told me that he just looked between his feet while he was swimming!
One little boy in his heat took almost 5 minutes to swim his one lap. He had held onto the rope several times and was officially disqualified, but he kept swimming. He was tired and mad, but he was so determined to finish that lap. He was asked if he wanted someone to help him finish. He yelled NO! He wanted to finish. By the time he touched the side, everyone was down there and on their feet yelling for him! Even the other team was cheering him on. He did a great job!
Trey is 10 years old and enjoys swimming, too. He was ready on the block, but I missed the shot of it. I did get this one.
It looks like they were all trying to run on the water! Trey is the one at the top of the shot near block 1 or 2. I think they'll be working on diving in! I didn't get to see all his events, but he did quite well, too!
They had an interesting item at the concession stand. They had "Tacos in a Bag." You open an individual size bag of chips, pour in cooked taco seasoned meat, lettuce, cheese, and shake it up. Bags were hot, but it seemed pretty popular! Might try it next time.
One sight caused me uncontrollable giggles. The Eagles are one of my favorite groups. One man caused one of their songs to be stuck in my head. The line I got stuck on was "I saw a Dead Head sticker on a Cadillac." Didn't see it on a Caddy, but did see it tattooed on a leg! Really?
Soon it's time to head to the campground for a night with Mimi and Chrissy! Don (son-in-law) drove me and Patrick back to the campground. He's spent the night with me while David was gone. Chrissy sleeps with me and David and she wasn't too sure she wanted anyone else in the bed with me. She finally gave in and let Patrick in the bed! We read for awhile and both of us slept!
Steph and Trey came to get us next morning. More running around and having a great time. We stopped for lunch and it kind of went downhill from there! In a fun way.
Patrick is losing teeth and decided to give me his new smile.
He actually lost another one the next day and has more getting loose!
Then there was this choice photo.
Both boys decide to spend the night and David has rejoined us, so we spent an entertaining evening with them.
I think if I tried that I would break something or get stuck forever in that position.
The couch they are on was also their bed. They went to sleep with no arguments or disasters. So did we!
We took them back to Mom and Dad the next day. Very sorry to see them go, but they had places to go and things to do with their friends.
David and I took off to visit the DeKalb Farmer's Market. If you've never been, make some time to visit this place. It's like a huge international market. Spices, beverages, meats, veggies, fish, etc. Because food now has to be labeled with country of origin, it's interesting to see where the food comes from and sometimes what it is. There were so many things there I couldn't identify! We'll go back when we have all day to see it. It's air conditioned so you're not out in the heat.
Sunday morning and our last day to camp. We enjoy going to the campground church service when we're here. There was a Boy Scout troop there who led the Pledge of Allegiance before the service started. The pulpit is a huge log with the top cut at a slant to serve as a platform for a Bible or notes. Someone also carved a cross into the front of the log. Volunteer chaplains lead the service each week. Free books are available and breakfast is served after the service.
The service doesn't last long, but is always good. What gets me is that the people camped nearby, wait until the service is almost over and come and eat breakfast. Some of them still in their pajamas. Don't get it.
Time to pack up and head back home. We still have day trips and one big trip planned.
Catch us down the road!
Jenny :)
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