Girls Camp Day 2

Pam, Brittany, Sister Snyder and Sierra hanging out at camp eating snacks....

Kandace washing her hair

Kandice, Brittany, and Pam hanging out in the tent

Sister Snyder... always the organizer!


Sister Hibbard and Keyonna

Brittany, Crystan, and Sierra

Keyonna and Lexi, preparing lettuce for sandwiches!

Today was great! We put together our lip synch for Friday night. We picked a song, gave parts and picked out costumes. We had lunch and then headed out for our hike. The hike was a little different this year, it was actually a wagon train. The girls reenacted a small portion of what the pioneers went through to help get us where we are today.

Leaders were not allowed to push or pull..... but leaders were known for breaking legs and having babies... thus needing rides in the handcart!

Along the way we stopped and talked to people who have been through the trek. This man, "Brother Bull" told us about his experiences, deciding to head west at the last minute, all his trials, and how he depended on the Lord.

Lexi, Brielle and Brittany in the back pushing

Lexi, Pam, Sierra and Crystal taking their turns at the lead of the wagon.

At this stop we found out that our water got poisoned so we had to dump it all. It was really hot... the girls had a little appreciation of walking and doing strenuous work with no water. (don't worry - they got it back at the next stop!!)

At this stop we had angels singing beautiful mustic to us. They told us of so many people who have lost their lives and their children's lives along the way. A few of the girls had to burry their babies here.

At last we came to the end. We parked our handcart and walked over to meet "Bringham Young". It was very emotional and spiritual as he told us about the great sacrifice they (our ancestors) have made for us. The girls truly have a greater understanding and appreciation for how much work has gone in to building up the gospel as we know it today.

The girls did great. There was very little complaining - we actually sang primary songs as we walked along. They pulled together with team work and communication and it was awesome! We had no injuries... until AFTER the hand cart pull and Sierra slipped coming down a hill back to camp. She banged up her knee, but she's OK!