I got home from work yesterday and suddenly got a phone call from my friend to tell me that they had decided to come up to the area to go camping for the night and invited us to go too. We were grateful for the invite and also that we had the weekend free to go. So we got everything ready in a few hours and then headed off. It was the first time that all the kids had been camping so it was a blast. We got there kind of late and got our tents up and cooked our hot dogs over the fire for dinner. We had good helpers getting fire wood gathered and getting things ready. The kids loved the tents and were so excited when they all got to sleep together in one. After dinner, we let the kids take turns telling stories around the fire while we waited til it was time for some smores. The kids thought they were so good and really enjoyed cooking their marshmallows over the fire. It was a perfect way to end the night.
Morning came and we all survived! The boys slept through with no problems, until they woke up at 6:30 and woke everyone else up too. I was surprised at how well I slept too. We started to get more firewood and get breakfast started. We had a delicious pancake breakfast with eggs, sausage, and bacon. I think that kind of food definitely tastes better over the fire.
After breakfast, the adults did a little target shooting at paper plates on a tree, but it was fun while the kids played and enjoyed the little happiness that can come with a stick and some trees. It was a great morning, but the end had to come eventually. We packed up and headed home. Everyone was so tired and dirty.
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| There were so many little flowers all around and Kayton and Merrick brought me all of these while we were there. It was so sweet. I got a kiss each time they brought them to me too. |
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| The dirty kids who just loved it all |
We definitely will plan another camping night soon. Hopefully with more friends too.
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