The sun is up ! Time for all the campers to rise . Time to get paddling .   Oh , no ! No more paddling ! My arms are sore !   Do not worry . Today will be easier .   Beth , what date is today ?   Today is Saturday .   What is the date today ?   Today is July 4th .   Oh , i almost forgot . Today is my mom's birthday .   Call her on my cell phone . Wish her “ Happy Birthday ! ” Tell her you are out exploring the great American wilderness . Tell her I said she is lucky to be born on Independence Day .   Thanks ! I will do that ! When is your birthday ?   It is December 25th .   Wow ! What a lucky girl ! Your birthday is on Christmas Day .   Yes , I am lucky . I was born on Christ ’ s birthday . Maybe that is why I usually go to church on Sundays . When is your birthday ?   April 2nd . I missed being a target of a lot of jokes by one day . I guess I am lucky , too !   That is true ! Here , have some Granola for breakfast .   Thanks .   After eating , we will take down our tent . Then we will pack everything into the canoe , We can shove off by 6   I guess so .   How about going for swim around 10 