DAY EIGHT

Here are the photos from yesterday's horseback riding lesson. (And you thought I'd forget)

Hannah inspects one of the plastic cones. She has an eye for detail.

Paul gets a boost up, and looks mighty fine in the saddle.

Taylor and the gang go for a stroll.

Since it was changeover day, there were only a few campers and counselors left at camp to clean cabins, change beds, and play the "Move to a New Cabin Without Losing Any Belongings" game. Hardly anyone wins this game. It takes great skill and practice. The blogger spent the day in the laundry folding and such, and wondering why anyone would pay to go to a sauna.

The campers had music, pottery, and a rip-snorting game of Bingo. We know how to have a good time.

"Judy, I got a lousy card. It doesn't have any of the numbers!" Justin complained.

After lunch, we hurried to the beach. It was too hot to dawdle, so we rushed to unpack the new campers and hung out in the water all afternoon.

Gary tries out his new goggles. (Very smart)

Michael takes his daily dip.

After dinner, it was off for another sunset at West Chop. It's beautiful and relaxing and free.

DAY SEVEN , END OF WEEK ONE

This morning we went to the Dobbies (Flying Horses) instead of having activities. Campers and counselors grabbed the rings as we sped along on our trusty steeds. Another group went horseback riding on the real things.

Cy got the brass ring. He was very excited.

Thank you for the treat. We'll be back.

Later that day, (after another glorious afternoon at the beach), we decorated the main cabin and frosted cupcakes. Then we donned those beautiful hats we made in crafts class.

It was a Swedish meatball frenzy in the kitchen.

Eric presented Carina (who was celebrating her birthday today) a Swedish tradition, a mashed potato porcupine with hot dog quills. She was thrilled.

After dinner and candle-blowing, we went off to the gym for our annual basketball playoffs.

Michael wanted to sing the national anthem before the game. We almost knew all the words.

That red team looks very professional.

Here's the yellow team, or the red team, or, it doesn't matter.

Justin's ready for action.

Jeremy thinks the yellow team can't be beat. Well, since we don't keep score, that's true.

Some friendly taunting before the jump ball.

Here are our mamas' boys, Drew and Zach. They know who to please. (Their arms say,"I heart Mom")

Michael makes a basket with a little help from his friends.

And the crowd goes wild.

The campers and counselors race around and try to play some basketball too.

And now we begin a "friendly" counselor game.

Here's the group of counselors from week one. They are an amazing bunch. Some will leave soon, and we are very sad. Hope they come back, and they bring their friends. Hats off to you guys; we had a fabulous week.