Catchin' up --TREK

Our Stake went on a Trek this year (they go every 4 years)  Cassie went on it when she was 13 (turning 14) so she had the option to go again and she was excited to.  I love that about Cassie--I'm not sure I would have made that same choice! 

Russ went to as one of the Captains--I was suppose to go too but Carlee, Cami and Chloe had  one night of their dance recitals and so I stayed behind.  At first I was happy to have to stay home but as the time came closer I wanted to go--I knew it would be a great experience for everyone involved!  Notice how clean they were before they left--

I LOVE this photo--it shows just how hard Clay was working.  He is a hard worker!  It was very dusty and Cassie said this trail was harder than the one she went on 4 years ago.  Russ even said it was pretty hard and that there were a lot who struggled.  It was such a great lesson for my kids to learn--to try to see the many sacrifices that were made by the pioneers and also to help those who needed help along the trail. 

This is Cassie's family coming into camp at the end.  They were so excited to be done and to have made it!

Everyone's stuff after they unloaded it from the trailer--just waiting to be picked up.  We had over 60 youth and about 20 adults go from our ward. 

 


After the Trek--so happy to be finished !  At the end they had a small replica of the new Gilbert Temple and each block had a trek family name and who was in each group.   They had so many great experiences and stories to share.  I am so grateful for our Stake leaders and for the Ma's & Pa's from our ward for making this such a neat experience for my kids!