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One thing about a Mormon family that you can count on is that they are always busy.  Take our family as a case in point.  This summer we had NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training), High Adventure Camp (which didn’t work into the schedule this year), Scout Camp (which will be next week for Andy), EFY (Especially for Youth), Girls Camp (which is happening next week and my wife will be a leader),  weddings and receptions (which was great because my Brother got married),  Family Reunions practically every month, and we try to squeeze in a Family Vacation as well.  We have had so many activities that it seems that we haven’t really been together as a “whole” family very often.

Even though our summers are very full of activities, they are all growing experiences that hopefully build character, responsibility and leadership.  It also helps teach our children what is like to be away from home and hopefully, in a positive way, teach them to be more independent.  That way, our children will be ready to leave the nest when it is time to head off to college.

Next week will be the craziest.  I’m planning on traveling up to Scout Camp, Deanna will be helping at Girls Camp, we have a family reunion and we have a wedding reception.  After that week, we might be home for a little while just to vegetate and enjoy having our family all together again (if we can keep them from fighting).

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