Let's Go Glamping! (Again!)

I spent last night in a tent + on an air mattress + between 3 giggly girls + in an orange grove.

And I LOVED it.

This was year #2 of our Stake Glamp-Out Activity and it did NOT disappoint.

In fact, it may have been even better than the first year.  If that's possible. 

 It included a water bouncy slide,

a couple of back flops,

 a crafty scavenger hunt through the acres of orange trees,

 a rock-your-socks dance party (during which I was politely told by one child that maybe I "should do something else instead of dance with the little kids."),

 a dancing T-Rex, (naturally)

 a million darling girls,the mother of all sunsets, 

 3 very tired girls and 1 very rested mom,

 and the greatest weekend of our lives.

F-R-I-E-N-D-S

 Once upon a time, a group of 11 girls decided to ditch their families + ride around on a boat + go on a reckless shopping spree + eat a restaurant out of all their guacamole + have the time of their lives.

 

And while running amuck all over the So Cal coast, I realized, once again, that I am the luckiest girl in the world.  

This residency thing.  It's been hard.

It's been a crazy, whirlwind of good and bad and great and awful. (And sometimes all those things in the very same day.)

And I would not have been able to get through it without the most amazing friends in the world.

 

Corissa is bursting with talent, and still so extremely humble.  That's a rare combination, and she masters it.

Christy is the greatest example I can think of of overcoming trials with faith and determination and grace.  She is truly one of my heroes.

Amy is our all-knowing mother bear.  She knows more than Google and is the most undramatic, down to earth, peaceful soul.

Tiffany is the master of the universe.  THIS. GIRL.  She is the definition of fabulous and knows how to have a good time and throw an insane party.  She also has the biggest heart and most hilarious laugh.

Jess H. is the kindest, sweetest, most caring and dependable friend.  She is the newest to the residency life and is generous and thoughtful.

Kailee is open and funny and everything she touches turns to gold.  She is the group go-to for wisdom, advice, and the latest lipstick recommendations.  :)

Jessica N. is honest and funny and loyal and a refreshing mix of sarcastic and truthful.

Rachel is the strongest, bravest, most authentic, and delightful person.  She is both soft and hard, sweet and spicy, and the best example to all of us.  And can we talk about her hair for just a minute.  I mean....  seriously.

 

Bethany makes me laugh harder than anyone on this planet.  She is the most real, hilarious, genuine, entertaining friend, and is a total open book.  I always feel better when she's around.

Emily.  I can't even begin to describe this girl.  She is ONE OF A KIND. She is the best mom I know.  She is the best friend I've ever had.  She is supportive and caring and spunky and understanding and hilarious and just downright adorable.  She has become a sister to me and I could not love her any more than I do.

"BAIGGER"

 Bailey + Jagger = Baigger.

 

One of my favorite things to see is Bailey and Jagger together.  Which is good news for me since they are together all. the. day. long.

If Jagger was a human, he would be Bailey's stalker.  He never leaves her side.  He makes a bridge over her while she crawls.  He sits next to her wherever she is.  He jumps into my arms to see her when we come home.

Guys, he actually loves her.

And most of the time, (even when she viciously pulls his ears) the feeling is mutual.

Dr. Seuss Easter - Episode 7

 Last year my Easter post was a big, huge, fat fail

But this year, our Dr. Seuss Easter was swell.

(2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009) 

It started of early with a hunt through the house

The only thing missing was my super sweet spouse.

He had to work and we missed him so much

But by this point I'm used to just going dutch.

Bailey at first was unsure what to think

 What is this round thing?  Is it food?  Is it drink?

But then she discovered the treasures inside 

When I took them away she just pouted and cried.

 

There was even an egg with stuff that was wierd

It was not quite as tasty as it had appeared.

When every egg had been found

And we'd each gained a pound

Ready or not, for church we were bound.

 Then our day went from great to a frustrating bad

When 2 hours in traffic left us all feeling sad

But eventually we made it to Grandma Smith's place

Where we had to, of course, just stuff our face!

 

Then another egg hunt was set up in the back

Where we were joined by animals who like to quack.

 We took lots of pictures and loved on our cousins

And opened our eggs - there were dozens and dozens.

 Then we headed home just feeling real glad

That we've been so blessed with a Heavenly Dad

And grateful for Jesus on this Easter day

Who saved us in every imaginable way.

Happy Easter

Love,

The Webbs