Final Summer Activities

Camp Winshape

Winshape camp is always one of the kids' favorites and this year Catie joined Jackson for a week of fun. We are fortunate to live only a few minutes from the host for this year's camp.

Catie chose to participate in music, cheerleading, and painting. Initially she threw an epic fit because she did not want to do cheerleading, but after the first day it was her favorite! 

Jax chose basketball, secret ops and photography. We never did see any pictures, so not sure how photography went... kind of a mystery. He was also able to spend some time with his buddy Carter from his old school Midvale.

Big Bro and Little Sister showing their spirit on the last day of camp.

Catie spent the last week of summer at horse camp. If you have not figured out that Catie loves animals by now, then you have no idea how excited she was for this week! 

She was issued her own horse for the week! Her horse's name was Odessa and they became great friends.

She spent the week learning how to care for her horse "Odessa". She learned how to put on the saddle, feed and clean her.

 

By the middle of the week, she was riding Odessa by herself. She learned how to stop Odessa and turn her in both directions. No jumping was taught at this session... maybe next year.

Of course, Catie became fast friends with Sammie the local puppy. "Catie and Sammie will be BFF's forever," said Catie.

Jackson went to the Emory basketball camp run by the head coach. Coach Z was not only bald as the kids like to point out, but was a great role model for the kids with endless energy.

Jackson always shows a fondness for basketball, but never wants to practice in our driveway hoop. We have not figured this one out yet.

Jackson's team made it to the championship game, but came up a few points short in a tight battle. He was very upset by the loss because he really wanted to take home the title. Maybe next year...

Another winning outfit. Notice the boots.

Abby got the short end of the stick... again! She spent the week at Oak Grove, just like it was the regular school year. Her time will come!

The kids love spending the night in hotels, so we decided to spend two days up at Lake Lanier Pine Isle Resort to finish off a great summer.

The Ferris Wheel was a big hit and had some amazing views

The resort has all kinds of activities, such as an awesome water park, beach, pools, boardwalk and even zip lines! The tube rides and the wave pool were big hits with the kiddos.

What would a resort be with a fake trolley car?

We even got into the action with a midnight zip line course that is set up in the park.