This past weekend, we decided it would be fun to go camping with my parents. I don't even remember the last time I went camping! I know it's been a long time and I used to really enjoy it, so I thought it would be fun! We headed down to McCormick's Creek State Park on Friday afternoon. It should have been a 2 hour drive, but due to some fun circumstances it ended up taking us 3 1/2 hours. I can't believe I forgot the sleeping bags for a camp out! We had to head back home to get them. The kids did great in the car and had a great weekend. We got there around 8:30 pm, but the kids were too excited to go to sleep. The adults hadn't eaten dinner yet, so we made some hamburgers while the kids ran around. Dylan really wanted to make smores, so Ricky got the fire going. Ethan is going to be our little dare devil. He couldn't stay away from the fire. He had to be continually watched at all times. We put the kids to bed in the tent with grandma, and surprisingly enough, they were all asleep in about a half an hour! Ethan even slept on the ground with us! I wasn't sure how the kids would do, but they were excellent! Lauren had a little fever and was coughing, so she woke up twice, but we had a good night sleep otherwise! The adults enjoyed a game of euchre before heading to bed. Saturday started around 6 am when the sun was rising. (That was to be expected with 3 little ones in the same tent!) We made some yummy breakfast over the fire, bacon, scrambled eggs, and potatoes, and then headed out for a hike. I wanted to hike by the water so we could let the kids play in the stream. Apparently a rigid trail is not a good idea with little kids. Ethan was in a backpack carrier, but Lauren was having difficulties. It was a wonderful time, nonetheless. I couldn't have asked for better weather in June! It was around 70 with a low of 50 in the evening! Perfect weather for camping. After the hike, we headed over to the shelter where my mom's company held their picnic (The whole reason for camping there!). Ethan fell asleep in the car on the way over there, a whole half mile drive! We let him sleep while we enjoyed some pulled pork sandwiches. It was really good. We goofed off for a little while and then headed over to the pool. The kids had a blast and it totally wore them out! We left around 5 and the kids slept the whole way home! It was a great weekend of camping and I can't wait to go again soon! Dylan asks me all the time when we are going again! He really likes it a lot.
(Pictures will be coming soon!)
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Success stories are exactly what I need to hear to help me be brave! Glad to hear you had a great time too! Can't wait to see pictures!
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