Storeyland Update for July & August

Hi Folks:

I'm back for an other summer update. I may just catch up before September ends, eh? July was so much fun! We stayed the entire month at a Bible Camp where I worked on Staff as a Teacher for 4 consecutive weeks. The children had so much fun during this month. On the weeks they were a camper they stayed in the dorms and cabins but when it wasn't their week they stayed with me in our cabin. The theme this year was The Christmas Experience. So we celebrated Christmas for the full month of July as a family. We can't wait to go back next year. Here are a few memories of Bible Camp.

Reuben and His Buddy Chris, from USA

Camp was a great place to form new friendships!

During Teen Week We put on A Drama
Hubby was one of the Main Actors in it an was also a Teacher that week.

Hannah during Bible class doing her workbook.

Alex with his stocking at the end of Children's Week Each Child went home with a Christmas Sock and Present


Emily was our sheep during the Drama at Teen Week.


My Class During Teen Week, just missing 2 who had to leave camp early This was one of my biggest classes during my 4 week stay.


Our Daughter, Emily and Nephew Isaiah got the Directors Award
during Children's Camp!

Rachael and Reuben Memorized the most verses in their class
during Junior Week. They memorized over 30 Bible Verses in one week
We were very proud of them for their hard work and dedication!


Rachael was the Recipient of the Directors Award at Music Camp
She learned basic chords on the piano and how to play Amazing Grace.
Also, during Music Camp, I recorded a song for the promotion of the camp
on our local gospel radio station and was shocked to hear that it is currently
in the top 5 of the most requested song of a Local Artist. To God Alone be the Glory!

During the Month of August, we got some projects done around the house and visited friends and family. We also took the children on a few day trips. It was nice to get back into a bit of a routine after Bible camp and the children really enjoyed their new swimming pool. August was very hot with record breaking temperatures, so a lot of time was spent in the water cooling off. We also had our Albright tradition of celebrating Christmas in the Summer. It was usually held in July but due to the fact that a lot of us had other plans that month we moved it to August. We had a blast with our family, exchanging gifts, playing games and eating great food. August was a sad month as well, due to the fact that my Sister and her boys moved out west so we won't see them as often. Guess, it's time for me to buy that plane ticket!!! We miss them a lot!

All of our nieces and nephews on my side of our family
just missing 3 girls, Shanelle & Jasmine in AB and Alice who couldn't make it.

We had a great time at our Family Christmas party and celebrating for the full month of July, but I have to say... I won't be in any hurry to get my decorations out again this year! As much as I love Christmas, it's my favorite holiday I'm sure I'll be able to resist the urge to put my tree up until I start seeing the displays in the store. Then I might just be tempted to decorate... you never know. ;-)