Friday, February 24, 2012

Valley Forge Scout Camp

Derek, Gray, and the other Scouts from our area drove the four hours south to Valley Forge, PA for the 100th annual Scout Encampment. There were over 4,000 men and boys at the three day camp to honor George Washington and the loyal soliders who stayed that freezing winter of 1776-77.

Terrific revolutionary re-enactors


Derek and Gray at the gorgeous George Washington Memorial Chapel

What an honor; they actually held an outdoor Sacrament Meeting right there in the same forests and grounds where General Washington's brave men slept and died to give us the freedoms we enjoy. What a privilege and memory.

The Crowther "Phelps" children became world class swimmers



Christmas was awesome, foggy, but awesome

The Crowther kids left out the traditional Santa Bait…he totally fell for it! another great year.

Lindsey lost her FRONT TOOF

Derek and Grayson did some hiking with the Scouts

Let's Catch up on the past 4 Months (Sorry you know how it is…)

Uncle Phil did some "logging" during his visit
Grandma Riley came for Thanksgiving (Yeah!) So of course, we went for ice cream!!

The Arizona Rileys also came for Thanksgiving. We had the BEST time, we hung out in NYC, went to the Statue of Liberty, the top of the Empire State Building, Times Square, it was awesome. Not to mention a terrific thanksgiving meal complete with family in from out of town. Thank you so much for coming and please come back!!


The Crowther kids had their first ever piano recital, they did a great job!