Friday afternoon we drove up to Happy Jack for the Lindsay Ward camp out. While Jens and I set up out tent, the kids did some exploring and took some pictures of wild flowers.
Briggs found some interesting animals in a wash that was nearby. They were like half pirana, half tadpole creatures and really tiny. They really freaked me out. He put a worm into the water bottle that he was keeping the creatures (or weird-weirds, he was calling them) in and they went crazy and devoured the thing. GROSS! But hey, that's what camping is all about. Lots of animals, bugs and creatures you've never seen before.
After we started up our fire, we visited with some new friends and roasted marshmallows and made smores until the camp bell rang at 9pm for the ward fireside. Then, it was off to bed.
It was a long night. Jens and I could barely sleep....the kids were restless, the coyotes were loud and a bit scary and mommy forgot pull-ups so, Eryn Jane wet the bed. But, when morning finally came, it was beautiful. The ward ate breakfast together, then we packed up our tent and set off, as a family, for our nature walk. Reagan couldn't stop stating how bored she was. ( because other kids were riding around the camp in Jeeps and on ATV's ) but we didn't let her get us down and she finally found her happy place and we had a nice little hike.
We had a great time. This is the second time we've been camping with our kids. Pathetic, I know. We need to step it up, because we all really enjoyed it. In a unanimous vote, the countless number of stars in the night sky was our favorite part of camping this weekend. Beautiful does not even beging to describe it. Briggs and I attempted to take a picture of it......key word here...."attempted".
5 comments:
Hey you! We wish we could go camping with you. We are going on the Foothill ward camp out this weekend in Morgan Hill. We are going to have to borrow a huge tent so Hannah can still sleep in her port-a-crib. I am glad you guys had a good time. Call me.
You happy campers!
You are great parents making great memories with your kids. I like the 'stars in the nightsky' picture. Did you catch up on your lost sleep? :-)
I love camping. Looks like a fun time had by all. Nothin like a wet bed to add to the fun-nes. Remember "Nature Walks" Good times, good times.
Kristen,
It was so good to see you at the movie theatres on Saturday and to catch up with you. Send me your email address and I will send you an invite to our blog. My email address is in my profile. Your kids are a perfect mix between you and jenz.
I don't believe you guys have had your ward campout. I am so not a camper, however I am getting better and love to go to ward campouts and family reunions. It looks like so much fun.
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