Lake Lajoie

The first weekend in May, our church goes to Chickasaw State Park, to the group camp setting at Lake Lajoie. Lacee and I went 4 years ago, when we first began going to this church. Our family hasnt been able to attend the family retreat since.

Thankfully, this year, all 5 of us attended. And while it took some shuffeling on Marks part to get his work done in order to go, and tons of packing to haul all of us plus all of our clothes, bedding, toiletries, stroller, playpen, toys, snacks, bottles, foods, bikes, fishing poles, etc.. we made it and it was well worth every bit of effort.

The campsite is set around the lake, the mess hall in the center. On one side are the mens cabins, 8 bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and some wooden shelves. They have one bath house with a few showers and sinks and pottys. On the other side of the mess hall is the same set up for the womens. On the top of the hill there is what we call the baby cabin. People with the small babies get to stay here. It has its own bathroom, a fridge, microwave, sink, couch, tv, 6 twin beds, and a tv! This year, tommy and i got to stay in this great cabin with other ladies from church with small children. It was great! Lacee stayed with her friends and one of their moms in another cabin, and mark anthony stayed in the big boys cabin with his daddy and some of his friends.

Friday night is pizza night, a devo, followed with bingo and games. The hard rains came, and we braved the thunderstorm. The girls barrelled into my cabin a couple times when the thunder got loud. Saturday morning brought wonderful cinnamon rolls for bfast, a devo and skits, then free time for fishing, ball playing, bike riding, relaxing, or as the boys and i did, napping. Saturday night is the big meal of grilled chicken, hburger steaks, salad, rolls, and the best potato casserole on earth. Another devo and a bon fire by the lake. Sunday morning is bfast, clean up and pack up, outdoor church service, and time to head back home. It is a wonderful weekend of fellowship, fun, and togetherness. I am so grateful my family was able to share this time with each other and so many of our friends! I am attaching a few pics, not near enough to get the idea of course.