Camping

Back in June, we went camping with Nana, Papa, and Johnny.  We had a great time.  The weather was perfect, and we had the best camping spot possible.  We had booked a place right by the lake, which was beautiful but without shade.  Papa talked to some people and they were able to let us have this very special, secluded spot in the woods.  It had a little creek that went through it and no one could even see our site.  The shade was very nice and the kids had so much fun exploring.  The girls loved hiding from the boys, and as long as they didn't go too far, they were able to roam as they pleased.

 This was our first campsite. There were ducks on the lake and it was gorgeous, but right in the sun. The bugs were out and biting by the lake as well.

 There was another lake we could get to from the site where we ended up.  I just like this picture of me and Shortcake.

 This is the little creek that went through the camp.  The boys loved having water close by.

 PC brought his hammock.  What is a camping trip without some relaxing in the hammock?

 And Papa serenaded us with his guitar.  Minnie loved it and would applaud after every song.  I think Papa liked it too.

We made cowboy dinners for dinner.  They were really tasty.  And of course, Nana brought all the fixin's for s'mores.  

 

Everyone helped clear the site when we were done.  And I do mean everyone.  It was a great trip!

Oh! I forgot to mention, there was a bear too!  Nana was the only one who heard it (well, maybe Thomas too.  He swears he heard it.) but it got into the big trash bin by the port-a-john we used.  Someone didn't lock down the bear bar and he stood on one side, opened the top of the bin, and dug through for treasures.  It was a mess the next morning!