Camping & the 4th

Every year we go on a mini vacation with Jared's family. The last 2 yrs we spent in Pigeon Forge, TN in a cabin. This year we did something different. We went camping!!! I had my doubts at first but it turned out to be a really fun trip. We had 21 people total - 11 of which were children. I haven't been camping since college and obviously never with a baby. Surprisingly Liam did really well and didn't even get one mosquito bite. We were only going to stay one night, but ended up staying both nights b/c we were having such a good time. We spent time sitting around the campfire, playing in the river, and enjoyed the barely 80 degree weather. On the 4th we drove about 35 min to see some fireworks. Aidan hated the loud noise of the fireworks and ended up watching them from inside the van with his ears covered. Everyone else enjoyed them!

'Helping' daddy set up the tent
The river we played in - isn't it beautiful
Eli and daddy sitting by the fire. This was Eli's first time camping!!! I have been too nervous to let him go on the father/son campout. Maybe next year.
Our campsite
Henry & Eli - putting rocks on the running board of the truck
Eggs for breakfast
The kids playing baseball

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Tiffany said…
How fun! And glad the trip went well with so many kids.
July 17, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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