winter retreat.

well i've been slacking on the blog obviously. but i finally have something to write about so yay!
if you've been friends with me for any period of time, you've heard me talk about camp. (and you've probably been annoyed by it. oops.)
a little background: the camp is called Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks, and it's honestly so amazing. They put on free camps and retreats for kids who have or had cancer (Sunrise) and their siblings (Sidekicks). i've been going since i was 9 years old and i've never missed a year. it is my second home and the staff and campers are my second family.
enjoy these pictures of me:

last years dance 

flagstaff/lake powell trip

2015 dance

2012 dance. wow.

anyway, all of that aside, this past weekend was winter retreat (a weekend camp for 13-18 year olds) and it was so fun. 

first we did an escape the cabin, which we won! our time was 37 minutes.

(i have a pirate hat because it was pirated themed, btw)

the next day we did classes. i took coloring, which was super fun, and socrate's cafe, where we drank hot chocolate and talked about some deep philosophical topics.

(you can't really see me but oh well)

we did some activities and stuff and honestly it was the best. i have met some of my very best friends at this camp and i'm so lucky to have them.

jada and mj are two of those friends. they're both a bit younger than me but i'm still so close to them.

i already can't wait for this summer. i already know it's gonna be a blast, even though i'm no longer a camper :( i'm sure being a LIT will be amazing and rewarding too.

love y'all :)

P.S. Visit the Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks website here