Our church youth group spent this last weekend camping and canoing down the Caddo River. Melody joined in on the fun. I was so proud to hear that she paddled non-stop for the full 5-hour canoe trip. It would have been easy to paddle a bit, complain of blisters and sore arms, and let the youth leader in the boat do all the work. But she didn't. She is sore not only from the paddling but also sunburn. She had sunblock on, but I guess sweating must have washed it away on her face and on some parts of her arms. As sore as she is, she hasn't complained a bit. My little girl is growing up. :0)

Here is a picture taken just before they began canoing the Caddo. Just click the thumbnail to see a larger version of it.