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“We’re getting M&M’s?!? CHOCOLATE!”

“Get your bowls, everyone. Sarah Margaret’s going to split them up evenly.”

I grinned and ran to get my bowl, setting it down on the rocks Sarah Margaret was kneeling by. We were all watching as she counted out everyone’s M&M’s.

“Okay, there’s not enough to go another round. Who’ll give up one?”

I picked up my bowl. “I’m fine, thank you, Sarah Margaret.”

She passed out the last round of M&M’s and everyone grabbed their bowls.

Some of the crew crammed a bunch in their mouths. Some of the crew ate them one at a time, chewing them up quickly. But most of us (including me) ate them one at a time, slowly sucking on them. We wanted to make them last as long as possible!

When I was done eating my M&M’s, we were all told to get together for a picture.

The Crew on the top of Table Rock Mountain

The Crew acting silly at the top of Table Rock Mountain

Right after we were done with the pictures, dinner was ready. I grabbed my mat and spoon, joining the circle quickly. I was hungry, and I wanted to eat!

They started serving the Mac and Cheese and I couldn’t believe how gooey it was.

“Is it supposed to be like that? Because I think that is the cheesiest Mac and Cheese I have ever seen.”

“It’s got more cheese strings than pizza”

“That looks amazing!”

“It almost makes me glad for that awful Cornbread Mac!”

Everyone was forced to pass the bowls around, unable to eat until everyone had theirs. We were all watching as the cooks got their food, knowing that as soon as they both had their food we could eat.

The moment we could, we all dug in. It was wonderful up there on that mountain top. The awful day was (almost) behind us, we had great food, the view was absolutely amazing, and we were happy.

“Wow – look at that massive cloud over there! It looks like a thunderstorm, and it looks like it’s heading straight at us.”

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