Kevin is back from camp.

Yes, I started crying three times on the way to picking him up. I didn't talk about him much when he was gone because I prefer to be in denial about how much I miss my kids when they are gone. There is less crying for my husband to deal with. But the drive down was very exciting for me. I was nervous about his mood when I picked him up. I drove down with his friend's mom, so I had someone to talk to on the way, and the boys got to ride home together.

He was so freaking happy when I picked him up! He was telling me about how he went horse back riding (his favorite of the trip), zip lining twice, and rock wall climbing. (He made it to the top.) At the closing event, he and Alex and the others sang their chants from camp, and I wish I got it on video. He was so happy in it. (And he voice was horse when I picked him up.) By the time I asked to get his picture, he was exhausted and didn't want a picture taken. (I don't know how he didn't fall asleep on the way home.)

Here is what he has to say about Camp Lakewood -

Cabins: It was nice, we had 16 beds, including the counselors. There was plenty of space, the bathrooms were fine. We got to play hide-and-go-seek in our free time and there were plenty of places to hide. We played games in our free time. (His cabin group was the smallest as there were only 6 kids in his group. There were plenty of open beds, and one of the boys was special needs and slept separately. Kevin and Alex mentioned his name first when we asked about making friends. I am so glad that all the kids felt like part of a group.)

Food: The food was nice. I liked it all. They had good food.

Cabin mates: They were fun. Ramorie was a lot of fun. Jo Jo loved his music and he was so much fun. I want to see him again next year. Edison was fun when he wasn't angry. And you know Alex. (His friend.)

Counselors: Sassquatch was fun and did fun stuff. Mumble was fun and did fun stuff as well. Racoon helped mainly with Jo Jo.

(Me:You keep saying fun. K3:Because it was so fun! That is the best word to use!)

Clinics: They were good. The only one I will change is soccer, otherwise they were all really good. I liked basketball, floor hockey and flag football. I want to change soccer to something else so I can try something new.

Other activities: I mainly played Gaga since I liked it. We did an indoor Gaga with the other side of my cabin. I played Medic Ball once and we played counselors v campers. Campers won. My horse was named Charlie Brown and he was nicely trained. The zip lining was okay but it was sort.

Do you want to go back: YES!

We have been trying to get the boys to attend camp since they were 8. I am so happy that this was a wonderful experience for Kevin, and both boys will attend next year! We have to wait two more years for Gwyn to join since you must be 8 years old to attend.

Alex during the water fight. (Kevin said he stayed completely dry.)

All the Raptors. Kevin is in bright green in the center.

Kevin's cabin. (26L) Ramorie, Kevin, Edison, Alex and someone else. Jo Jo is not in the picture.