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Tis the weekend for missionaries! Ridge reported his mission today. It was so good to see him and he gave such a good talk. It's amazing how much they grow up in two years. 

Since we missed the customary 4th of July photo of these two I decided to do it today. 

 Kylie and Taylor looking ever so darling!

After Ridge's mission report we finally made our way back to Vegas. Here is the sad sad situation after unloading the excursion. We haven't been home since July 3rd! It looks like we've been to Reno for the summer! Notice there is no one anywhere to be found in the picture?? That is because they are all upstairs hiding so they don't have to unpack it. That's ok. I'm tired. We'll unpack tomorrow. 

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The girls loved zip lining! Boo did a different trick every time she went on it.

Running back the rope to President Jenkins.

Taylor was all smiles on this thing. Again, no hesitation...she just went for it!

Taylor Ann upside down!

We went on a little hike, and by little I mean straight up the mountain. What a beautiful view was awaiting us at the top though! 

The turn around pose...

We found a cool gate so of course I made them all stop and pose on it. They are so cute I can't help myself!

So adorbs!

More zip lining photo ops!

I seriously love all these girls. I have the best calling in the ward. I love being in Y.W. What a fun year we had at camp! 

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We went to Kolob Reservoir and guess who I found??? Michael!! He was there with his Girls Camp for boys. It was so much fun seeing him. He took me for a spin while we visited and he bossed people around on his walkie-talkie.

These leaders were so much fun. I had no idea just how crazy they were. Nothing like Girls Camp to bring out the crazy in people!

Me and my Tuts...

I got to go on the zipline today. It was way too much fun! I'm even scared of heights but I had to do it (and upside down) due to the peer pressure I was getting from my YW!

Taylor and her tent-mate Shelby. 

Annie Oakley

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY!! She's 14 now! Bailey and Bryenna both had a birthday today at Girls Camp. 

Here they are blowing out their birthday candles on their birthday brownie.

Taylor got to rappel this morning. She didn't even hesitate for a minute. She stepped off that cliff and went right on down like she'd done it a million times. Very impressive!

Here she is right before she went down. I kept yelling at her from the other side trying my best to annoy her. Judging from her face I'd say that I was successful. 

These 4 lunatics braided all their hair together!! They then proceeded to walk around camp (all combined). It was hysterical! Who comes up with these ideas??

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We drove to Girls Camp today. I'm SO exctited that I have both Bailey AND Taylor with me this year!! Naturally we got lost. Not to worry though... we took our minds off our troubles by finding some road kill and promptly pulling over to take pictures with it. I seriously considered packing it up for dinner in the event that I couldn't find my way. 

We made it!!! We all wore white since we were the Serene Ward Diamonds. We were the biggest and the coolest ward at camp this year!