We tented it amongst the Trailers. The kids did great. Poor Suvi was cold the first two nights, we didn't figure it out til the third night. Well, I was thinking she might be cold the second night, but in the dark, I just couldn't find her little fleecy cozy suit. Sweetie pie was a trooper. Theo found a boulder along the walking path next the river--his favorite part of the weekend. Although when Habtamu asked T what he liked best, he said "Doggie pee." Oh man. What a boy we have! Uncle Tim is so good with both the kids, and Theo might be his biggest fan. Every morning Theo would ask for Tim as he looked towards The Johnson's camper. (we nylon tenters wake earlier than those hard-side, fancy pants trailer campers.) My Mom drove down on Saturday afternoon...she loves a good couple of nights in the great outdoors. She helped chase Suvi and Theo and kept them entertained with stroller rides and walks to the "bafroom", as Theo says. We got to enjoy the talents of Maria and Marcelo--they played guitar and sang around the fire two nights in a row! What a weekend. Sigh
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Thinking of an escape to the great outdoors in the setting of a state park campground I have to laugh. We live in a nice little neighborhood here in town, but your neighbors are even closer when you are camping. Thankfully we were sandwiched by friends M&M on one side and my sister Mari and her husband Tim (with Emma and Bob, their four-legged furry babies). Some friends came for a visit Sunday afternoon--Theo's best friend Jimmy is 14, a great kid, who is really patient and totally boy funny.
Yes, I loved the weekend. And I love that Suvi will obediently spit out any rocks she has rolling around in her mouth upon request. (No handfuls of sand like her brother did in the U.P. last summer :) And I love that they have both been sleeping for hours now that we are home and out of the weather. Beautiful weather, perfect weather. Being outside for four days makes me enjoy my house more than I did 5 days ago.
8 comments:
Funny. My boys were just talking about THeo's dirt-eating days in the UP.
Glad that you enjoyed your weekend. Does it make you want to buy an old hard-side?
Bets
We were just visiting the campground, to visit the in laws. We flew a kite on the beach, very windy and good for kite flying. All three kids loved it.
If you dare camp up here again, we will come visit you!!
Carol
Glad you had fun Jenny!
we also had a good time.....smores, hot dogs, good company.....camping can be great when the weather cooperates! our newest four-legged member did well also.
Loverly!
Theo's highlights of his nature experience are fabulous, will there be doggie pee in your yard anytime soon? Or maybe ODP is enough to handle!
Great video moment too... let it be...
Sounds like a fun filled weekend! The video of grandma chasing the kids is heartwarming! Nancy
Bets, we'd be happy for a tent trailer :)
carol, next summer, I hope, I'll take you up on that!
jr- :)
sophie's mama: yay!
mel, i don't think we'll be loving up a doggie anytime soon.
nan--the best!
It's amazing what a good camping trip can do for the soul.
Glad you had a great time.
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