Camping

I just like this picture because if you look close, you can see the rock that Zac just threw.

We decided to take the kids camping on Labor Day weekend. Mostly because if we don't take them now, it will probably be about 2 years that we would even think about trying it again. ha ha. So when our friends invited us to go with them, we said of course! We went out on Friday evening around 4:30 and we were home on Saturday morning by 9:30. Now that is what I call a camping trip. Short and sweet.

When we got there, we noticed our campsite was RIGHT next to a little river. We thought it would be a big problem with the kids always wanting to get in, especially Zac and Andrew (the one year olds). So first thing we did after setting up our tents was strip them down and let them in the water with the dads. They loved it. Sadie and her friend Jake joined in for a little while. But they had the most fun just running around and getting dirty in the dirt. They seriously had a blast. It was fun.

We roasted hot dogs for dinner and then made s'mores and by that time, it was time to try to get some sleep. Big problem though...I forgot to bring Zac's pacifier. Yikes. So we tried for about an hour to get him to sleep, but he just cried and cried. We waited a bit longer but then I told Rob he would have to take him home and come back in the morning. So Rob put his shoes on and was opening the tent door to leave when I picked Zac up and his body just went limp in my arms. He was practically asleep! ha ha! So We all got situated again and Zac and Sadie slept through the whole night. It was amazing. I on the other hand had a hard time sleeping on the hard ground, but it was still fun.

So all in all, it was a successful camping trip. We had a blast and more importantly, the kids had a great time. And it was really fun going with friends!

Sadie and Jake trying to make their way down to the water.

Cuties. Thanks Rob for going in with them! :)

The little guys liked to take the rocks out of the dam and throw them downstream. ha ha.

Lounging around the campfire!

This is just proof that I was there...I did a lot of sitting around. :)

Best buddies. They had a blast exploring...especially when it got dark and they needed to use their flashlights. so fun.

The next morning.

I don't know why I am doing crazy eyes...or why Sadie is so excited. But it was fun to hang out in the tent.