F.I.G.G. stands for Faith in God for Girls, the new name for Achievement Days, which was the new name for Activity Days. I think. No matter what it's called, the girls and their moms had a campout last weekend at Faye Bainbridge State Park. Imagine a dozen 8 to 11 year old girls running around the park...let's just say they have a lot of energy and they LOVE to sing! I'm sure the other campers around us thought they were in for a night of craziness. But as soon as the camp host told them it was "quiet hours," they settled down and cozied up with their moms around the campfire.
It was the group of college students in the campsite next to us who needed to be reminded of what "quiet hours" means. They were up all night laughing LOUDLY. I discovered years ago that bringing earplugs with me whenever I sleep away from home is imperative to being able to sleep, so I wasn't bothered too much. But I felt so sorry for all my friends who didn't have earplugs. I don't think any of the other moms got a wink of sleep.
Camping at Faye Bainbridge is like camping in a parking lot. All the sites are right next to each other, with no trees or any natural vegetation buffers. Looking out at the Sound and Seattle is nice, but a little privacy would be nicer.
That said, Jillian and I had a nice time together. I loved sitting around the campfire singing and chatting and listening and watching. Jillian and I walked down to the beach around 11:00 PM to do some star-gazing. The moon was full and we didn't even need a flashlight to find our way.
Stephanie and Gretchen were the "s'mores queens." They held on to the chocolate and grahams and helped the girls pull the hot marshmallows off the sticks.
These crazy girls love to dance and sing!
That is the sweetest thing I've seen in a long time. I love the idea of all those girls, hanging out with their moms. I can't wait to join in next year.
ReplyDeleteJenny!!! So fun!!!! Jillian looks like such a happy camper in these pics!!!!
ReplyDeletesorry we never got to stop by and say giidbye before we left.... come to think of it we didn't even get to officially say goodbye to Brandon's dad and we stayed the night at there house the night before... we had to leave for the airport at like 4am!!! but thank you so much for all the yummy dinners and all the laughs!!! I had alot of fun with Kylee, Jillian, Nate and Ben!!! can't wait to see you guys again!!!!