Camp Erdman-Day 1

Nick sent me these pics today off his phone. I talked to him briefly tonight between screaming boys supposed to be in bed... ha ha.

Here is looks like Nick and McKenzie are showing off their compasses.
McKenzie taking a closer look.
I was excited to see them doing some archery! McKenzie said she really enjoyed it and hit the target!
Nick mentioned this on the phone tonight. They grouped up in teams and had a set amount of money to buy items to do an EGG DROP experiment. They got their first egg free, but had money to buy items like toilet paper, cups, etc... If they broke their egg during experimenting, it would cost them $20 for a 2nd egg.

Nick said the chaperones were on a team and they won! He said it was a pretty fun game. I believe McKenzie's team was successful as well! Only a couple teams broke their eggs!

Tomorrow they will be swimming, and doing more outdoor activities!

Nick also mentioned that the Lost Crew is up there filming, and may be slamming a jeep (via pulley system) into a rebuilt cabin....and they might be able to watch it! So stay tuned for a sneak peek, all you LOST fans!!!!!

I haven't been up this late for a while (sad, it's only 10:00) so I'm off to bed....yawn....

Camp Erdman

Nick and McKenzie left for a 3 day camping field trip this morning with McKenzie's 5th grade class. Camp Erdman is clear past the "North Shore". They are staying in two cabins and doing lots of outdoor activities, campfires, etc. Nick was designated "the EMT" for the 3 days, so he got to drive his truck up there in case there is an accident and needs to take a child to the hospital. I think it was good because he isn't a big fan of riding the bus with screaming 5th graders.

It was about an hour drive and McKenzie and her friend Tiani and her dad got to drive in the truck with Nick. McKenzie also gets car sick pretty easily, so it was win-win for all!

I just got a couple pictures from Nick on his cell phone of the kids. I thought I'd post them while I was on the computer.

*And for all you "Lost" fans out there, if you look closely, you may recognize the yellow cabins in the background...this is where they are filming the show. We were told at the meeting that if the Lost crew shows up to film, which they do unexpectedly, that the class would have to move to different cabins so they can film the show.

Orientation on Maps

I'll keep you posted as I get more pictures from Nick! Not sure what the weather will be like for them up there. It's been rainy and gloomy the past week, so I hope they stay dry!