June 6, 2026-State Park Camping during Camp Week

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This was a fairly busy Saturday morning. The first real happenings were Robby going outside to work. He did admit that he possibly has ADD because he bounces from task to task especially when he is working outside. One of the task that he bounced to today was mowing the yard. 

I was in the kitchen and heard something hit the big kitchen window. I glanced at it and breathed a sigh of relief that whatever the lawnmower threw over there didn't break it. However, I didn't look close enough-right in the bottom corner, there is a hole from a rock. Thankfully, it is in the corner and just dinged one pane. Robby thinks there is something he can buy to put in it to stop it from spreading to save some time before replacing that window.

Next up Anderson and Whitman left for hair cuts. Anderson felt like his was a little short, but it looked good though. Whitman's might not have been short enough, but it also looked nice. When they made it home, I made Whitman take a shower to get the hair off of him. He was adamant that there wasn't any hair on him, but I was even more adamant that he would take a shower still.

My first trip was to drop off Campbell and Graham at church to go down to camp at Ouachita. First though, they wanted to stop at ChickFilA. I stayed long enough at church to check them in, but then I told my two bye and left. I dropped off books from the library and headed home.

I wasn't home long, but Robby arrived with lunch for everyone. We all ate, and then I was back in the van dropping off Whitman and Keaton for camp. Whitman is not crazy about camp, but he walked right in and started talking to a friend. I ran to the store on the way home, and when I made it home, the Wilsons came over for a little bit delivering us treats from their getaway to NWA.

Then Robby and I said bye to Anderson who is holding down the fort this week, and then we were off. We headed to Lake Charles State Park. It was a two and a half hour drive, and we just sailed here. We had no trouble-except both of the dogs wanted to sit in my lap. I have a blanket in my lap because of their sharp nails, but since my legs were crossed, my legs went to sleep!

Lake Charles State Park is in the middle of nowhere, but it is pretty. We have the best campsite-we are right on the lake. We got here, unhooked, and Robby set everything up. Then we walked around our loop and another loop. There are a few trails, which we didn't do tonight because we were hungry, but we may not get to do them tomorrow because it might rain.

We had a baked potato for supper which was really good-or maybe we were really just hungry. We then sat inside. Robby worked while I read and even napped. Now, he has just had his shower, and I'm going to take mine soon. My book has gotten good so maybe I can read some more tonight.

June 5, 2026

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• This was the first morning this week that we didn't have to wake up super early. I still woke up at a decent time and started on my chores. Robby soon ended up on top of the camper working on the roof.
• Campbell was the first one to leave this morning to go to a birthday party, plus she had a few errands to run to get ready for camp. Keaton and I left next because she was eating brunch with some friends. While she was doing that, I got my hair cut and ran around Walmart buying Graham a few things for his dorm room. 
• When I came home, I helped Anderson fill out some paperwork. Then I left for a meeting at church. Anderson also left to check out what he has to do on Monday. We both made it home about the same time. 
• Then the next item on my list was to pack the boys. Campbell and Keaton to not need any help packing, but Graham always wants me to help him put everything in his suitcase. Of course, since he takes about 50 changes of clothes, he definitely needs help. Whitman could probably do decent, but he is still my baby so I probably do too much for him.
• Campbell and Keaton left in the middle of their packing to go and babysit this evening. Robby brought home some supper for everyone. Currently, Robby and I are eating healthy pretzels on the couch while the big boys are playing basketball outside. 

June 4, 2026

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• This was the last day for Camp Geyer this year, and we all survived, and we all even had fun. When my group finished, the janitor man swooped in before we could even finish cleaning and took over. We let him! We had been leaving our room super clean and neat each day though.
• Whitman and I went down to the Family Day while Keaton, Campbell, and Graham spent some time cleaning up the sanctuary. We ate, and then Whit and I left to run to Kroger to pick up his camp snacks. 
• After that, we met Anderson and then Robby at Top Golf. We played quite a few games-then Anderson and Robby tried to hit the ball as far as they could. My Top Golf skills have not improved or become more consistent at all! Though I do think that Whitman can hit the ball further than when we started.
• I have a few things on my summer bucket list-the first thing I completed was finishing my blanket yesterday, but today after golf I went to Barnes and Noble to complete another item on my list. (Going to Barnes and Noble). Even though I have a gift card from there, I still didn't buy anything. I did enjoy looking and have a few ideas of things that I want to buy.
• When I came home, I worked on some paperwork with Anderson and some thank you notes with Graham. Robby brought home supper for everyone, and right now no one has left to go out tonight. I think that the girls are leaving soon though, and possibly the big boys are outside playing basketball now.

June 3, 2026

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• Day 3 of Camp Geyer, and even though we made the same things as we did on Monday, today was a super adventure. The cookies spread way over where we couldn't see names. Plus one cookie burned, which caused us to have to make 4 cookies out of 3. We were able to do it successfully, but it was a bit like Jesus feeding the 5,000. \
• The girls were supposed to babysit after Camp Geyer, but the kiddo was sick so Keaton went shopping with Graham. Campbell urged me to stop at ChickFilA on the way home-she bought her meal and bought Whitman a shake. As we were picking up our food, Graham and Keaton were there picking them up some food as well.
• When we came home, Campbell went to work painting a sign, and I did some chores. When Graham came home, he was home for a bit, but then left again with Anderson to play soccer. While they were gone, Campbell left to meet up with her friends. 
• Robby came home with supper for everyone-Whitman and Keaton were the only ones here so they got first pick. Then boys came home and grabbed supper and quick showers. Then Graham left for volleyball, and Anderson left to watch a basketball game at someone's house. We truly should live in Bryant.
• Keaton has been busy packing for Collide, and Whitman and I played a new game. It was an easy game so it didn't take us too long to learn it and play. Now, I'm on the couch trying to keep my eyes open to read my new book. 

June 2, 2026

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• Camp Geyer day 2-today in my group we made three recipes: grilled cheese bombs, ritz cracker sandwiches, and tea sandwiches. It was fun and even though we melted our butter too soon, everything went super smoothly today.
• It was hat day, and unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of Whitman, but he wore a massive hat. Campbell also wore a hat; I'm not really sure if she will stick with Camp Geyer or move back down to Camp Geyer Jr. next year. I see Campbell and Whitman, but I didn't see Graham or Keaton usually during the days. 
• While we were at Camp Geyer, Reagan left for her next week at camp. She is super enjoying it, but I hated that we weren't there to say bye. Robby was around when she left and had filled her car up with gas. 
• After Camp Geyer, we met Anderson at Nonna and Pops' house. They had quesadillas ready and waiting on us. Everyone ate quite a few, and then Campbell left to take Keaton to a camp planning party. Campbell then went on to church to help get things ready for camp. 
• I picked up Keaton this afternoon, and we ran to a few stores on the way home. We did buy her a pineapple, and I decided to buy some bananas. I didn't know that Robby had also bought bananas today! I guess we might just have some banana bread in our future. 
• When we made it home. I made a meatball subs for supper. It seems like we have that alot, but it is a favorite of the boys for sure. After supper, I tried to finish my blanket, but I think that I will have to finish it another day....hopefully tomorrow. 

June 1, 2026

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• Today was the first day of Camp Geyer so we were all up early. I had intended to wake up earlier than I did and walk; Graham also planned to wake up early to run, but neither of us did! We slept for every last minute that we could.
• My cooking class was fine today-we had about 32 kids and made sugar cookies and oatmeal cookies. Surprisingly, the cookies all turned out pretty good. It didn't take us too long at all to set back up for tomorrow.
• When Camp Geyer was over, Campbell ended up going shopping with friends while everyone else came home. Reagan was also on her way home for her 24 hours off. She didn't come home with nearly as much stuff today, but she is enjoying her group-she is was 11th graders and has a good group of co counselors.
• This afternoon, Robby and I took Bentley and Marley to the vet. Marley got a heartworm shot while Bentley got a few other vaccines. I'm glad that Robby was there to help out because I couldn't have done the vet alone.
• When we came home, I worked around the house some-still catching up on laundry plus we had Reagan's laundry. Robby came home and brought Reagan some lunch, and when Campbell was out shopping, I had her pick up a few things for Camp Geyer tomorrow.
• Our big activity today was cleaning the camper and reloading it with all clean things. We even made supper for everyone tonight and sat at the table and ate. The boys played basketball this evening for a long time outside.
• Now, Bentley has already asked to go to bed, and I don't think that we are far behind her. 

May 31, 2026

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• Last night when we were going to bed, our laundry room and even the mudroom was filled with things that needed to be washed. It was an overwhelming lot of things, and then Marley peed on our bed just as we were about to get in it.
• I grabbed the comforter hoping that it didn't go through that, but it did. Then I ripped of the sheets, but even the mattress pad underneath was damp. I was no longer a happy camper. We then just added to the pile of things to be washed.
• Now, Robby has steadily worked through that pile today, and I do believe that we are caught up. The mudroom is once again full of things, but they are clean things now. We have to clean the camper before all of these things can go back in. Robby did a bit of camper cleaning this afternoon, but it is a lot so he wasn't able to finish.
• We went to church this morning, and our car was a little late because we were waiting to switch over clothes to the dryer before we left. Grannymom, Campbell, Keaton, and Graham were all already there to save our seats so we were good.
• After church, we had a Collide meeting for the 4 kids going to that camp on Saturday. We stayed for a while, but then we left because we have done this before, and I'm able to read the information emails...which reminds me, I actually should read those emails.
• We then had lunch at Grannymom's house, and on the way home we did stop to get the mini van washed since it was pretty dirty from being dragged behind he van. Graham missed lunch because he went to Petit Jean and hiked down to the waterfall with friends.
• This afternoon Robby got gas for the camper and worked on it some. I went to church to get my room ready with Keaton and Campbell. They helped me, but they also ran around the church checking out things.
• Campbell stayed at church and then went to eat and out for ice cream with some friends before ending up at a friend's house watching a movie. Keaton, who did all of the driving this evening, stayed with me and ran into Old Navy while I went to Bath and Body and Michaels on the way home.
• We then picked up everyone else and went to the Wilson's house to watch some baseball and have our Sunday night supper. Robby and I stayed and visited longer than everyone, and on the way home we picked up Campbell.