Hope everyone had a great holdiay weekend! We had the best time we've had in a long time! We went camping at Lake Jordan Friday night with six other families. There were about 30 kids and eleven adults. Sounds crazy, but it wasn't! The weather was perfect, the campsite beautiful and everyone was great. There was fishing, swimming, a bonfire, silly stuff, great conversation and the best...s'mores! Mark and I were unsure what to expect. But since we both love to camp, we thought this would be a perfect time to start. The kids had the best time! The first words out of Cora's mouth on Saturday morning were, "I love camping!" Kade loves sticks, so he was in his glory and Colette was born to camp. Over the years Mark and I have been buying things here and there and he bought a tent for last Christmas. So, we were ready and comfortable!
Saturday, was filled with more of the same from Friday. Then we went home, rested and went to our church festival. Sunday we had friends over for lunch that turned into also having dinner and then a movie.
Today, Memorial Day, we rested! Mark and I took turns with naps and we tried to get everything ready to start the new week.
We miss everyone and think of you all the time!
What a great holiday!! Camping is the best. Did you have to take a port-a-potty or hair dryer for anyone? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great unofficial way to start Summer.
The pictures are great.
Smores....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
Love you,
Mom
I think the port-a-potty was the first thing packed! I'm up at least 2 times during the night, so it was an essential! One other woman was pregnant and she had to do the long truck several times during the night. She's sold on the port-a-potty! No hair dryer, I'm over that! (;
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome, Jennifer...the camping and the blog! Do I know any of the families you went camping with? How did you all manage to organize the trip? Sure wish we could have been there. We're pretty glued to the house right now, trying to stick to a strong routine for Marisa and Stevie.
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I don't think you know any of the families. Maybe the Tooley's? Other than that, they are friends we made over the past year and two we met on the trip. One family organized it by reserving the spot. It was a group spot that could fit 7 tents, had a huge bonfire area with eight benches around it, and walking distance to the water. We had to pitch in $6 and bring our own food. Couldn't beat it!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome. The SHHE group does something like that here but...well I don't like any of the families who go - sorry! Maybe someday we'll go with the Fowlers, the only family we hang with who camps. Devin would like that but I won't mention why:).
ReplyDeleteAngie, Mark and I are afraid to go by ourselves. May not have as much fun!!! SO, we're going to try to go with another family again. It will need to be soon, because I don't think I'll be happy in the heat!
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