For years, Darrell and I have been carrying on his family tradition of going camping Labor Day Weekend. We had to take last year off due to back-to-back weddings (Happy Anniversary Mike and Macy and Linda and Paul!), but we were ready to jump right back in the saddle this year, kids and all. But let me tell you something. Camping (in a tent, no less) with a 6-month old and a toddler is no walk in the park. In fact, here is a list of things it is NOT:
1. Relaxing
2. Calm
3. Easy
4. Stress-free
5. Relaxing (did I say that already?)
But you know what? Despite all of those things that it certainly isn't, it can actually be enjoyable. Six hours in to the trip I would have been hard pressed to say that, but as we found a groove, we actually managed to all have a good time. Admittedly, I don't think the boys would have noticed much of a difference if we had gone camping this weekend, gone to the lake, or just hung out at the house. And while those other options may have been more relaxing for Darrell and me, we realized that powering through and camping this weekend was an investment in the future. Because we want to make camping something the boys grow up with--and something they love. By starting them young--and busting our tails to make the weekend as carefree and enjoyable for them as possible--we hope to do just that. Plus it provides ample opportunity to take lots of adorable pictures :-)
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| Nap time in the great outdoors |
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| How we found William the first morning. Apparently the whole sleeping bag/sleeping pad thing needs a little work |
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| Morning story time in the tent |
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| We all found a way to relax around the fire |
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| Everyone loves a good s'more |
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| Cutest little baby at the campground |
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| Cutest little toddler at the camp ground |
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| Family hike! |
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| Our little trail blazer leading the way |
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| My little hiking buddy |
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| Nom nom nom! |
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| Up at the top of the lookout tower |
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