We returned to South Carolina again this year for the ICON tournament and conference in Columbia. This time we knew the area, where to stay and not stay, and where to go to church. Bryce had to be there Saturday night and we flew into Charleston this time. Griffin had to report on Sunday midday for his role. Joy and I weren't expected until Monday...well not entirely true, Joy had a lecture to give for orientation for the tournament to come on Tuesday. But we would spend Sunday evening out at a nice long meal with fondu, something we hadn't done in possibly 20 years? Monday morning, Bryce led the leader breakfast with Kelsey in a chemistry theme which was remarkably unique and well received. Monday evening was the theme party and we dressed up as super heroes. Bryce led one of the rooms with a medical theme. Tuesday, Joy was in evaluator orientation, Brett was in tab (and pulled to evaluate two rounds), Garrett was playing multiple roles, and Bryce and Griffin were competing in the tournament. Wednesday the showcases were announced and Griffin did interview, while Bryce and Griffin were in their ORAD with Jake. Then it was on to the awards ceremony that night with Garrett continuing in his role as MC along with Charlotte for the week. Thursday was highlighted by the dinner in the gymnasium where we honored Mary Gunther on her retirement from ICC and celebrated the incoming intern class with their liaisons Garrett and Kelsea. This time we weren't quite as tearful as we had gotten used to him leaving and coming back. The next day, we packed up and left for Charleston, but first we stopped at Congaree National Park and met the Richardson family there. The following day, we slept in and while the Jungingers went to Fort Sumter, we went to Fort Moultrie and experienced Carolina Day with a re-enactment of the War for Independence and then some time at Sullivan's Beach and swimming in the Atlantic Ocean before an evening double date night for the adults. The next morning we went to Awaken Church in Charleston which had an impressive sound system. We were accompanied by the Jungingers and then joined but the Adkins. Then we concluded our time with some axe throwing before getting on our plane to come home.
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| I Love You, remembrance of being a Marriage Encounter Kid. |
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| Joy giving her evaluator orientation to the leaders. |
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| Fondu night dinner date. |
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| Flaming dessert! |
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| Being greeted by Bella, Caleb, and Zoe L. |
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| Bryce and Kelsey perform as MCs for the leader breakfast with a chemistry theme. |
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| Jonah, Anna, Tim, Bryce, Noah, Kelsey, Maciah, and Zoe T. |
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| Griffin, Chloe, Jake, Caleb, Isabella, Bryce, Sasha |
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| Not often we got the brothers all together with all their roles at ICON. |
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| A nice walk along the river as a couple: these would have been great tree branches to make a gaffi stick from. |
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| Bryce and Luke in the cafeteria. |
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| Garrett and Charlotte were the MCs for the week. |
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| Griffin as Spiderman Noir. |
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| Joy as Catwoman and Brett and Batman. |
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| Bryce as Bruce Banner. |
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| Family Photo Op. |
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| Joined by the Incredible Junginger family. |
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| Tournament Day: Joy with Bryce and Griffin. |
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| GSLT team w Mrs. Becker. |
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| Chapter AFFIRM representing: Bryce, Chloe, Isabella, Sasha, Jake, Griffin, and Jonathan. |
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| Garrett getting the privilege of unveiling the scrolls for showcase. |
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| Griffin doing interview showcase with Dr. McLean and Lydia Bloomer. |
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| Interview showcase: Griffin, Lydia H, and Jake. |
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| ORAD Jonah presentation for showcase: Griffin, Jake, and Bryce. |
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| Proud mothers: Melanie, Joy, Michelle. |
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| Charlotte and Garrett lead the awards ceremony. |
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| Joy was called up to help award some of the Guild Events. |
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| YSG Award eligible students, Bryce would finish 4th and Griffin 6th. |
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| Western Area Participants at ICON. |
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| Family photo op while we can. |
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| Sitting with he boys. |
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| Boy power. |
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Garrett along with Caroline, Kelsea, and Julia are applauded for helping YSG3 students guild. |
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| Formal night picture op. |
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| Vanna Joy and Melanie. |
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| AFFIRM boys. |
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| Sharon and Joy. |
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| The Ladies of ICC. |
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| The Men of ICC. |
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| The boys of ICC. |
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| Charlotte and Garrett host the formal evening. |
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| The IMPACT team including Bryce and Garrett. |
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| Garrett and Kelsea introduce their team of interns. |
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| The new intern team of 8. |
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| Garrett gets pinned by Josh Bolden who also prayed for him as a part of the team. |
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| Our son, Garrett, the liaison with his fellow liaison Kelsea. |
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| ICC students and some alumni. |
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| Grace, Griffin (hiding), Miriam, Anna, Bryce, Luke, Lydia, Caleb. |
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| Saying goodbye on Friday. |
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| Hiking in Congaree with the Jungingers and Richardsons. |
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| Bryce and Luke take a moment to rest? |
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| Dinner at Jim and Nick's BBQ. |
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| Shopping for food. |
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| Whiffle ball in the backyard. |
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| Fort Moultrie Day--it was a bit hot... |
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| ...but it was even hotter if you were wearing a wool jacket of the Patriots. |
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| Firing off a two inch mortar, was loud, and they used 20 inch mortars in the war. |
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| Fort Sumter is across the bay. |
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| Sullivan's Beach. |
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| In the ocean with the Jungingers. |
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| Dinner at Momo's. |
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| A romantic stroll along the river park. |
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| California united at Awaken Church. |
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| Finishing off our time with axe throwing. |
