Keeping Up With The Joneses

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

5th grade Trip

The 5th graders at Gibbs Elementary are super lucky and get to go away to a place called Eagle Bluff. It is an environmental learning center. They did hiking, GPSing, ropes course, and several educational programs. It was a first for many to be gone a few nights away from home, to push their bodies beyond perceived limits, and try different food that is served. I got to be one of the chaperones. I was in charge of a group of kids during the day and at night. I was pushed physically through the strenuous days and short nights. It was such a good experience for Elyana.

In the school gym ready to leave.

Listening to a safety talk before the ropes course.

Geared up to climb.

The girls were chosen to go up on stage for a presentation.

Taking a break from gps hiking to admire the view. These girls went straight up a steep hill through prickly brush to find their prize.

Playing a game in one of the classrooms.

Another evening program. A student volunteered and got to get dressed up as a raptor.

I did not like this presentation as the bird got to tear apart a mouse...

This was my room. I shared it with 7 other ladies. One bathroom so shower schedules were interesting.

My fitbit after the first day...

Great Motto for Life

Mikayla Donated Her Hair!

Mikayla has grown her hair for a long time and decided to donate it to an organization that makes wigs for children with cancer. She donated 10 inches and her hair was still plenty long! The shorter hair looks so nice on her and is easier to take care of!