We went with our Ward up Hobble Creek Canyon in Springville to Jolley's Ranch. We had to provided our own dinners so we combined dinner with the Autrey family and the McGriff family. The Autrey's made dutch oven chicken and potatoes, McGriff's made breadsticks, veggies and spice cake. We made fruit kabobs and steamed veggies. It tasted so good and filling. Then many ward members made cobbler and homemade ice cream for everyone. We played Bingo and Backwards Hymns and sang songs by the campfire. Brian won Bingo blackout and our ward friend, Shirlene won Bingo and received candy bars. Erika played card games with Heather and Riley hiked up the mountain with all the kids his age. Riley as usual found the mud and dirt and slid down the mountain in the mud. Are we surprised? He also thought he lost his pocket knife, but Bro. Brockbank picked it up to teach him a lesson. Erika slept in our tent with the McGriff girls and Riley, Brian & Sharri slept in the camper trailer with the Autrey's. (Cameron stayed home, because he doesn't enjoy being outdoors and camping) We all didn't sleep well, but what do you expect for camping and not being in your own bed. The ward then provided breakfast in the morning. Eggs, French Toast, Bacon, fruit, juice and left over homemade ice cream. It was all so good and filling. We packed up and headed for home around 9:30 am and then came home and crashed. We were all really tired, but our tummies were happy from all the good food. Thanks to the activities committee for planning and making it a fun experience.
