Sunday, July 19, 2009

Girls Camp and Brooke

Brooke's first year of girls camp was so much fun. SHE LOVED IT and I felt like she grew leaps and bounds, in just one week. She was gitty, funny and became more independent this week.
These were two of the girls in Brooke's cabin. Rachel and Sydney

Brooke, Kelsey and Sarah

Sara, Holly, Breezy and Brooke

The girl in the center on the floor is KENDRA. This was Brooke's best friend at girls camp. No matter what we did Brooke wanted to do it with Kendra.
"Brooke do you want to go on the paddle boat with me?" No Kendra.
"Brooke it is time to go to certification." No Kendra.
"Brooke lets go visit the 4th year cabins". No Kendra.
"Where's Kendra?"
Brooke is so much fun and very persistent. She knows what she wants and it is very difficult to get her to deter from it, as you can see. This can be a blessing and a little bit of a curse.
I had a wonderful time being with Brooke, the Young Women, and the leaders. It was so much fun watching everyone and their interactions with Brooke, both those that knew Brooke and those that didn't know Brooke. Some were sceptical, at first, not knowing how to talk to her or how to treat her and then by the end of the week there was an outpouring of kindness and friendship the girls exhibited toward Brooke.
I am continually amazed and grateful for the spirit that our Heavenly Father pours out on the Youth of the Church to strengthen and build them and their testimonies, they are WONDERFUL and I feel so blessed to be able to be with them.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Brooke's Pajama Party

Brooke turned 14 this year and she LOVES being bigger and feels quite grown up. This year she wanted to have a pajama party, play games, have a BBQ and watch a movie. I know, I know, Brooke never asks to watch a show, it was a complete shocker that this is what she wanted.
The BBQ with her friends!
Brooke's Pajama Cake

Brooke with her friends.
Back row, left to right: Lauren, Esther, Katie, Heyjune, Dawna, Sarah, Brinli, Teisha
Front Row: Abby, Novalyn, Brooke
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR BROOKE, WE ARE SO GLAD YOU HAVE BEEN PART OF OUR FAMILY FOR 14 YEARS, YOU HAVE FILLED OUR HOME KINDNESS AND HOPE.
WE LOVE YOU!
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