As a last minute thing, we decided to go camping this last weekend. And I am happy to say that it was one of the best comping trips ever. Here is a rundown of our weekend.
JAMES
-was my big helper, helped me unload the car, and set up the canopy, and everything else.
-Loved staying up with mom and dad all night playing Old Maid, and sitting around the fire.
-hiked several miles with mom up Timp and was a little mountain goat going up that mountain.
-fell off the side of the mountain, but fortunately was only completely covered in dirt, and not hurt.
-found a "secret place" near our campsite where he and his siblings would play every day.
-exclaimed " But I've always been filthy" when I told him it was time to go home a take bath.
-ate the biggest Smore EVER
-painted lots of cool pictures
-brought mom flowers
-loves loves loves camping.
Harrison
-did not want to hike.
-liked to play in the tent and jump on all the blankets and mattresses. (who doesn't?)
-ate lots of marshmallows
-dranks lots of hot chocolate
-ate lots of chocolate
-liked to go to bed early so he could play with a flashlight in the tent.
-was 100% filthy
-decided as we were leaving that he wanted to hike to the waterfall, so we went, and he made it!
-made a great hat
-painted some leaves
Sophie
-missed her bed, but decided the porta crib was better than nothing
-ate a lot of dirt
-went on a hike with James and Mom and pigged out on fruit snacks
-tried to help mom carry the chairs and carried one on her shoulders to the car
-loved running down the hill and then back up
-sort of likes marshmallows
-lived off hot chocolate, fruit snacks, and chips
-tried to eat her hat she made
-Loves the outdoors
-was really happy to sleep in her bed when we got home
Mom
-Got up super early friday to get us up to the campsite in time, and luckily got the last one available
-made hats with the kids
-took james and packed Sophie up Timp. not all the way to the top but we got several miles in
-forgets that she is in really good shape, and hiking up the mountain with Sophie and pack on my back was really easy. YES!
-hates having to get up and pee in the middle of the night. Dang kids ruining my inards.
-is jealous how easy it is for guys to pee in the bushes
-had fun taking the kids on walks around the campground
-loved playing with the kids
-loved playing games with James
-Loved Loved Loved hiking with James. He was awesome.
-Loved that Harrison made it to the waterfall
-Ate way too much food
-skipped running this weekend (you should be so proud of me)
-had a 100% great time with kids and hubby
Dad
-came up friday afternoon (had to work)
-was very welcomed by all his little kids, they really wanted Dad up there.
-set up the tent super fast
-made lots of great fires
-hiked up to 3rd falls on Timp
-boiled eggs in the fire
-ate the biggest and best smore he's ever had.
-took the kids on an adventure
-packed up the entire camp in record time
-enjoyed reading the book "the Girl with Dragon Tattoo"
-doesn't like Moths
-actually slept really well
-had a great time
-loved camping with the kids
We all had the best time, and are excited for our Arches trip in October. Pictures will follow soon!
