We had a great camping trip this weekend, and all survived well with only a few scrapes and bug bites. We had a lovely campsite right on the water. We did LOTS of swimming and a little bit of fishing. Greg ended up building a campfire after all, as it got much cooler at night. It was a good thing, too, because when I asked the kids what they liked best about the trip, their answer was this:
Dad telling ghost stories by the fire. Such a funny guy, that one. The kids finally made it to the tent around 10:30, and of course the birds woke us up at 6:00. That's my one complaint about camping, there is not nearly enough sleeping involved. One thing I could never complain about, however, is our gigantic tent. 
It's 18 x 13. Our living room furniture could fit in that sucker. It's pretty easy to put up, too. I've done it by myself before.We went for one night of camping, and my van was packed solid with gear. We're planning a week-long trip to Big Bend National Park in the fall, and I have no idea how we are going to carry a week's worth of stuff in that thing. I guess we'll have to get one of those storage things on top, and just look like tourists. As if we don't already!
What a gorgeous picture of Katie(?) and the sunset. So glad y'all had fun! My tent is only 10 x 14 so yours is bigger. I also tend to over pack for trips, but it is harder when you have small children; they seem to have a lot of gear.
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I love this! What a wonderful way to spend a weekend with your family. I loved the picture of you and Katie together. A rare glimpse of you with your kids.
ReplyDeletelooks like a fabulous trip! i'm feeling your pain about the early risers. if not kids, it's the birds chirping, or the sun shining too early! but i suppose it's all about the experience! glad you got some good family time!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! I can't wait until the boys are a smidge older so we can take them camping.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was growing up we had a tent that could fit my entire family (8 people) on cots. It was so huge. I have fond memories of it. And it sounds like your kids will have fond memories of camping as well.
Glad you had such a great time!
If you go camping during winter you actually end up getting more sleep because the sun goes down so early that you retire quicker.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures and your stories actually made me wistfully wish for a moment that I could go camping, too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun! Buy the touristy topper for your van, we are going to the beach this weekend and I wouldn't travel any other way.
ReplyDeletethe best part, in my opinion, is how your hair and your clothes smell like campfire afterwards. LOVE IT
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip! We are planning a camping trip to the adirondacks. Gave up the tent a few years back and got a pop-up! Lovin' it!
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