Saturday #50-February 20, 2010

Youth Conference--Heber Valley
I love my calling with the Young Women.

They are a fun bunch to hang out with, even when we're camping in freezing cold temperatures in the middle of winter! I love my leader friends too. They are just as much fun to be with as the girls!

Heber Valley Camp is a beautiful place! Especially in the winter and everything coated in white. It really is an "outdoor temple without a roof!"

We stayed in cabins that were "heated" by this itty-bitty heater. We loved our little heater! It didn't give off much heat, but it was a comfort to know it was there. I'd say most of us weren't 100% prepared for winter camping. So, a few of the girls huddled together and played games to stay warm.

We played outside most of the day. We enjoyed all the outdoor winter activities--sledding (I even took my turn on the sleds-I'm holding the yellow one), making snow angels, and of course the obligatory "white wash!"

And how many kids can fit into a big, old sled?

Which then begs the question, how many kids break their arm? But if he hadn't broken his arm, he probably wouldn't have received this huge bear hug from his concerned older brother... awwwww!

Out Here in the Snow...

So press forward, my friend, with a brightness of hope,
Whether life's journey at times is uphil or down slope.
You'll have ups and downs and so will your friends;
Help them walk life's path wherever it wends.
For wending and sinding you'll walk on your way
Until you get back to the place you will stay,
A place we'll call Home when at last we are there,
A kingdom of glory where we can be heir
To all of the blessings and joys God intends,
And be with our loved ones and family and friends,
The folks that we journeyed with down here below,
The same ones who helped us...out here in the snow.