My mom is a big event planner. No, that’s not her job description, that is her DNA. She loves to plan big events. In fact, right now she’s directing a big summer camp called Camp Rocks!
But before this big camp, she and my dad held a special camp. A camp for 2 special little girls: their granddaughters. That’s right, while I was on my cruise, my little girl went away to Camp Primo. Primo is Spanish for “cousin”. But it’s also the English word for “top quality or importance”. So, Camp Primo is where “Cousins Put Jesus First”! Oh, yes! They have a byline!
Here’s the campers laughing and talking in their tent. (Notice the time stamp.)
Mama and Daddy were very secretive about Camp Primo. It was going to be their special time (2 whole days!) with their granddaughters.
Here’s Lydia & Papa collecting something from the Nature Center.
However, I found out all about Lydia’s first camping experience when I got back from my cruise because there was a special Camp Primo Parent Program!
When I arrived at Camp Primo (my parent’s house) there was a giant tent set up in the living room, complete with camp books, flashlights, sleeping bags and (yes!) an inflatable mattress! Lydia’s crafts were displayed for me to see. She’s not even 1 1/2 but she can make a mean nature craft and fun-foam visor!
Lydia and Nora made trail mix and served it to us. They presented us with hand painted Camp Primo bandannas! They even sang (well, Mama sang while Lydia and Nora stared at her) their Camp Theme Song! But wait! There’s more! They were each awarded 6 badges for everything they did at camp–these were ironed on the back of their Camp Primo t-shirts!
Lydia, Nora & Grandmama preforming the Camp Primo Theme Song. Kinda.
The best part of the night was seeing the slideshow…well, the Power Point show. Mama and Daddy had those girls stomping through the creek, roasting marshmallows, playing games, painting, making jewelry, catching fish and going on field trips. But even more special was the theme of the week: Psalm 139:1, “O Lord, You search me and You know me.” They talked about the story of Zacchaeus and how Jesus knew Zacchaeus’ name. Lydia made a door knob hanger that says “Lydia: God knows my name. Psalm 139:1”. That’s what Camp Primo was all about.
Thanks, Mama & Daddy for Camp Primo. Thanks for taking care of Lydia and teaching her that God knows her name! I love you!
What fun! I enjoy people with that much energy and creativity. What a blessing for your daughter to have such a wonderful Grandma!
Ooops — I meant to say that I envy those people. I enjoy them too, of course, lol.
Your mom sounds awesome, what a wonderful experience for
Lydia.
I’m so jealous! I want to go to Camp Primo! So, who’s going to adopt me? You and Les, or Jason & Brandy? LOL
Wow! Your parents are AWESOME grandparents!! Sounds like they had a wonderful time! You are so blessed to be able to leave and know that Lydia is so well taken care of.
Ohmygosh that’s stinking awesome!! Your parents are so wonderful for doing that for you. How amazing that not only does she have parents who love her so much, but grandparents who do as well. What a blessing!
How cool for your parents to do that!! Is the nature center nearby? And I have to take my inflatable QUEEN SIZE BED when we go tent camping, too! I wouldn’t dare sleep on the ground 🙂
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That is just the cutest, sweetest thing I’ve ever seen! The Wog must be going to “Camp Cheeto”…
Oh my gosh, I want your parents to be my grandparents. But I don’t think thats physically possible. I think Camp Primo should be an annual thing. How incredible special that is for the two of them. Or I should say the four of them. Nora has gotten so big. I mean, so has Lydia, but Nora looks so tall.
What fun!! I think that is the best – your parents are awesome for going to such lengths for their grandbabies. What a blessing – that is not what all grandparents do. Don’t take it for granted!!!!
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I want to be your parents’ granddaughter!
Amanda, those pictures are precious. What amazing p’s you have! Your Lydia and niece are so blessed to have them in their lives. I love the Lydia: God knows my name. Precious and just so true.