June: FSY and Young Men's Camp

Grayson had the opportunity to attend FSY this Summer. He went very early in the season so he could go with some other boys in the ward. We were very on the fence about attending. It felt like a lot. It was held at UNT in Denton. I'm very grateful for a mom friend in our ward who reached out about them going together. It was such a positive experience for Grayson. 

The true marvel of the trip was the food. I cannot believe how much food that boy ate at each meal! I BEGGED him to try a fruit or vegetable, to no avail. He still dreams about the food and would love nothing than to go to UNT for college so he could eat there every day. 

As soon at her got home, all the boys turned and burned to Young Men's Camp. 

Sweet pre-camp boys with no idea what awaits them. Young Men's Camp is VERY different from Young Women's Camp. Haha. Just wait and see. 

Lots of fun wildlife was experienced. 

Pre-kayaking trip of great difficulty. The water was lower than normal and they had a headwind that day. The trip was practically doubled. 

There was MUCH dragging of canoes. MUCH more than they expected. The adults and kids were TIRED by the end of that trip. 

 

And SUNBURNED. Oh my goodness the tan lines were abundant! 

There were many water sport activities. I bought Tyler a cool fishing tool. He made fun of it until he used it and it changed his life! 

The tent began to show it's age and did not make the trip home. 

 

Tyler took a rambunctious group on a hike to keep them moving. They sure look like they had fun!

Cliff picture is a must to help those moms at home loose some sleep. 

The last day was full of boats and water sports. The kids really seemed to enjoy this activity! Grayson even went out, which he does not usually do.

I knew the kids were tired and sunburned, by the next picture really made me worry how well Nolan was doing. Grayson is looking a bit ragged as well. I mean he just looks uncomfortable on a whole different level. At this point I was very grateful Tyler has been able to be with the boys at so many activities. Tyler assured me that Nolan was fine. 

Proof that Nolan perked back up again. The last picture, just shocked Tyler that we actually have a teenager amongst us. He is in a HUGE growth spurt. 

Everyone returned hale and whole, with some really great tan lines. Their faces started peeling and I told them to handle it because we have family pictures in a week! Such a sweet and difficult experience for them all! 

Until next time....