Many, many people have commented on how brave we are to go camping with the girls so young. Perhaps... but I think the better adjective is "crazy." However, our trips to the mountains have been memorable this summer, and it's gratifying to be building family traditions already.
Our trip last weekend, to Hermit Park outside of Estes Park, went very well. We camped with our good friends, the Campbells. Their kids are older (3rd-7th grade) and they were soooo good with Grace. She had the best time playing with them -- and I enjoyed not being Grace's only playmate for a couple of days! The only drawback was the cool (cold) weather. It didn't rain, thank goodness, but it was definitely chilly. Unfortunately the heater in the camper did not work on Friday, which was of course the coldest night. Phil and Stacey figured out the problem the next day and we had blessed heat on Saturday night. I think the camper heater might be my favorite invention of all time.... well, it's at least one of my top 10.
Nora was undoubtedly the most resilient and content camper of us all. She wins the Best Camper Award for 2008! Grace ran a close second, as she LOVED playing outside all day and getting filthy. It was a joy to watch her climb on rocks, play in the dirt, go "exploring," play hide-and-seek, and play in her "houses" of rock formations. What a fun time for a little girl! I'm thankful that she enjoys the outdoors so much, and even as we put the camper away for the season, we are all excited for future family camping trips.
Our trip last weekend, to Hermit Park outside of Estes Park, went very well. We camped with our good friends, the Campbells. Their kids are older (3rd-7th grade) and they were soooo good with Grace. She had the best time playing with them -- and I enjoyed not being Grace's only playmate for a couple of days! The only drawback was the cool (cold) weather. It didn't rain, thank goodness, but it was definitely chilly. Unfortunately the heater in the camper did not work on Friday, which was of course the coldest night. Phil and Stacey figured out the problem the next day and we had blessed heat on Saturday night. I think the camper heater might be my favorite invention of all time.... well, it's at least one of my top 10.
Nora was undoubtedly the most resilient and content camper of us all. She wins the Best Camper Award for 2008! Grace ran a close second, as she LOVED playing outside all day and getting filthy. It was a joy to watch her climb on rocks, play in the dirt, go "exploring," play hide-and-seek, and play in her "houses" of rock formations. What a fun time for a little girl! I'm thankful that she enjoys the outdoors so much, and even as we put the camper away for the season, we are all excited for future family camping trips.
Our campsite -- gorgeous scenery!
The camper from down the trail
Filthy!
Grace and Hannah in one of Grace's "houses"
The Campbell kids on dish duty
Stacey and Nora
Phil and Grace getting ready for a nap
Playing cards in the camper
Nora and Hannah
Katy, Ann and Stacey
Jackson and Grace building sandcastles. Jackson was the best playmate for her! They were so much fun to watch.
Jackson - love the hair!
Me and my girls around 6am. Good morning! 
1 comment:
can't believe how big tom and kim's kids are - and so cute. looks like some awesome trips carrie!
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