Another Blessed Summer

Since school is right around the corner, I thought I'd share the experiences God blessed me with this summer. Summer break is never really a break for me, however, I love staying busy, traveling, and having fun. I kicked off my summer with cheer camp with my squad only a day after school let out!

The week after I came home, I started my first job as a waitress at Little Italy. I also got help out with our Mini Basketball camp in the afternoons and our basketball team attend team camp at OBU during the evenings.

Next was my favorite part of every summer. West Central Camp at Bogg Springs! My first year there I was only 6 months old. I wouldn't miss it for anything. This year was my second year to be brave and ride the zip line, and our church's volleyball team ended up getting runner-up in the tournament. God never ceases to amaze me. His presence is EVERYWHERE at that camp. It's so refreshing to see souls saved and be somewhere where everyone is on fire of God. It's like a slice of heaven.

Right before beating Athens!



After so many years you begin to make friends and expect to see them every year. It's always great getting to see Alli and Caleb!

I had about a week of just working and being home with the family, and also celebrated Dustin's birthday before leaving for the beach. I got to vacation a week with my best friend Brennan and her family. It was a week full of eating tons of sea food, kayaking, sun bathing, and enjoying our four flights of stairs that led to our bedroom.

After my first helicopter ride. Definitely not my last! Favorite part of the trip!

Kayaking with Brennan.

The day after coming home from the beach, my family loaded up the camper and I got to spend another week in sun at the lake. Then I attended my last ever basketball team camp at Arkansas Tech. This is by far my favorite camp! I cannot believe my years of team camps are gone!

I left from Tech and repacked my bags for a weekend in Alabama for our annual family reunion. I love getting to visit my family there! If I couldn't live in Arkansas, Alabama would definitely be next choice!

Maggie, Carlan, and I at the family reunion.

After Alabama I spent my last couple of weeks at home working, hanging out with friends and family, and our church also had an AMAZING revival.

We got to go to the Blue Hole twice this summer! I stuck to holding the air mattresses while everyone else jumped.

We had one last pool party at Jade's after football and cheer practice!

We went bowling a few times this summer. The boys may have been a little bit better than us girls, but we managed to bowl a few strikes!

This summer was another one full of camps and traveling. I love getting to go places and spend time with my friends and family. I am so fortunate to have had so many opportunities. It's really sad knowing at this time next year I won't be going back Centerpoint, but headed to college. Back to school is always challenging for Christians, and we often get pulled back into the world. I encourage everyone to stay close to God by staying in constant prayer and by digging into His word. I can't wait to see what God has in store for this last year of high school. Be bold and be courageous! You never know who is watching and what type of impact you're making!