Oh, it's June...time for a quick hello.

Sorry you haven't received an update from me for a long time, but I'm afraid that camp has taken over my life (at least on week days). From the time I finish breakfast til the time my head hits the pillow, I've got a camera around my neck or a laptop on my lap. Every day is busy, busy, busy and even though everyone technically gets a break from 3:30-5 pm, I use that time to upload pictures, edit them, start on slide shows for the weekly DVD, and edit video footage. Often at night I'm needed to take pictures of the nightly skits, pool parties, and dance parties.

My job really is amazing, and I still can't believe that I'm getting paid to take pictures! It's a dream come true, but it's also stressful, so please pray for wisdom, strength, and endurance for me as the summer goes on. Thank you!!

Camp life may be hectic, but it's also fun and rewarding. Derek knows how to make campers smile with the funny stories and jokes he loves to tell.

It's great having another photographer around, even though she's a counselor so she spends most of the time with her cabin kids. Sarah is such a loving friend and I've enjoyed talking about photography stuff with her. She's pictured above surrounded by the girls she counseled last week.

So that's what I've been up to this past month, and what I get to do for another seven weeks. It's a blessing being able to work here at Pleasant Vineyard Ministries Camp, and already God has worked in the lives of campers and staff in so many ways. I'll try to pop in every once in while to share what's up with me, but for now, ta-ta. xx

Eighty degrees and sunny.

When it's a hot Saturday, there's nothing better than being outside and getting wet. Last Saturday afternoon Christopher and I played in water in the backyard for a few hours. I had the idea and suggested it to him before lunch. He had to finish the movie he was watching and then we got ready.

Being the slow poke that I tend to be, I took much longer to get outside, and by the time I walked out the back door, Christopher had already set up the little "slip-n-slide". (It's designed for young kids, but is fun for older people to use, too.) I tried to take pictures of Christopher, but he got tired of that quickly because he wanted me to play with him, instead of standing by the side watching him play by himself. So after taking a few pictures, I took my camera inside and played with him. We got soaked and enjoyed ourselves until he decided he was done. Then we packed up everything and went inside to read. :)

An Explanation.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I don't really have an excuse this time, except that I've been taking it easy and getting ready for camp. The closer it gets to the start of camp, the more excited I get! My family leaves on Saturday to take me to PVM Camp, and I still have tons of packing to do. This past week I've spent buying supplies and getting online banking figured out (with my dad's help).

Since I'm going to be gone for most of the summer, my parents have tried to do some fun stuff before I leave, even though my brothers are still in school until the beginning of June. My mom ordered pizza last Saturday night. Our family's spent numerous nights watching movies. We've gone over to friends' houses for dinner and made new friends. Christopher and I donned our bathing suits and spent a few hours getting wet. Knowing that I'm going to be taking lots of photos soon, I've been lazy and have only taken a few photos this past week. I read the entire Hunger Games series and watched the movie twice. (Yesterday was the second time, when my mom took me to the theatre to see it as an early birthday present.) Today we're celebrating my birthday with a special dinner of stuffed peppers and oatmeal rolls, and afterwards we'll probably watch a movie (since I'll be at camp on the real day).

I've been really enjoying this break before work starts. It's been refreshing and I love being at home with my family, but it's time to get busy. :)

And now excuse me while I get back to packing!

may photo a day: days 8-15

day 8: a smell you adore // coconut milk

day 9: something you do everyday // brush my teeth

day 10: a favourite word // love

day 11: kitchen

day 12: something that makes you happy // the hunger games + coffee

day 13: mum

day 14: grass

day 15: love // my friend natalie & i :)