I have no witty title for this post. I don't really even have a lot to post about other than that it's been a long time since I last posted. Things have been pretty busy and it's hard to believe that March is almost over. This past weekend we took a group of kids from the youth up to Cathedral Pines (which is where we attend church camp) to do some renovations on the lodge. Cathedral Pines is a beautiful place located all up in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It is especially awesome in the summer but in the winter it sees a ton of snow. It snowed close to 18 inches while we were there and that made for a very fun time with the kids. I love how easily entertained they are. I noticed it in San Diego last year on our mission trip. They worked in the mornings and then after that they played in the ocean. That's how it went all week. There was never any whining about shopping or sight-seeing or any of that. It was "lets work," and then "lets go get in the ocean." So naturally while we are up at camp there is no ocean, but there was tons of snow. Same concept though. They worked hard and then they played in the snow. It's intriguing to see 16 year old kids grab a shovel and spend hours upon hours digging a fort out of a 6 foot pile of snow. What's even funnier is that by our 2nd day, I was right out there with them totally caught up in the enthusiasm.
Our first night at the camp we spent doing mainly demolition. It was during this session of tearing 30 year old paneling off the wall that I made a startling discovery. The vein in my right forearm started popping out. It has been YEARS since I have seen a vein pop out in my arm. I showed Adam and Dave my discovery and then decided to name the vein. From that point forward, it's name was Donald. If the vein in my left forearm ever shows up, he will be called Reuben. Why Reuben and Donald you might ask? Well, I took Spanish II as a senior in high school and my Spanish name that year was Reuben Donaldo (yes, I was the only person in the class with a first and last name...even though both of those names are first names...don't judge me). Anyway, I was pretty excited about all that.
Not a whole lot going on in the near future other than just trying to plan some trips for the summer. I am SO ready for it to get warm so I can fish and ride the bike. Mandy and I might even try to do a little camping this summer with our homies, Adam and Amber (they are from Idaho and know the land a lot better than us). But, more on that when the time comes. For now, it's almost time to call it a day and as it's Thursday, Buffalo Wild Wings has their boneless wings on sale for $.60 a piece...I will be making a stop on the way home.
