Thursday, August 7, 2014

independence weekend {camping with kids part two}


This is one of those times where I'm going to post a ridiculous number of photos of something that happened a month ago.  You're warned.

The Fourth of July, I love.  And check out these cutesters:
{Pupper wanted to wear the same clothes he wore last july fourth.  The hat was gifted to Maisy; he was just about to try it on her and stopped suddenly-- "aaaactually, I think this would fit me."  And then he wore it for days.}
Pupper and Wooden do some exploring while mom and dad set up the family cabin tent.
 With three young kids, car camping is definitely where it's at; no backpacking trips for us yet.  Or ever, probably.  Let's be honest.
Looking down on Pop Pop's from the edge of the woods at the top of the hill where we camp, it's always stunning -- just a beautiful little slice of earth.
 The sky, the mountains, the fields.  I make Ben stop for photos as we make our way down.
 Bob and Pop Pop drive tractors...
 We sup at the house...
 Maisy Lou hangs out like the little sweetheart she is...
 The kids pretend adventure in the toad...
 And they real adventure, too...
 Owen enjoys the toy roller coaster...
 And taking a turn at the wheel...
Ben took the car with our clothes, so Bob and O had to wear some of Vianne's long sleeves when it got chilly.
 Pupper and his three dogs...
 Maisy napped on Pop Pop inside...
 ...while Ben and Tim set off some fireworks to celebrate the fourth...
Then it was back up the hill to our campsite, put the kids to bed in the tent, drink a beer and eat a s'more by the fire.
 The next day, some early morning fishing...
 Little guy and big guy, one of Bob's favorite friends, Tim...
 Eating trail mix and watching the guys take down some trees...
 Swimming in the pond...
 Maisy hung around sweetly while I supervised the swimming...
 Some exploring...
 And sister-lovin...
 And pretend fishing...
 And picnic suppering on fire roasted hot dogs and macaroni salad.
 I was there, too!  Mostly holding my sweetie.
 "How about a few casts before bed?" asks Bob.
The wildflowers are going crazy at this time of year and I love it.
 In the morning, we snuggle and read and get dressed for more fun...
And the pups get in one more swim session before we head home.  (And I swam too this time, just for the record.)
 Owen's not that good at forward motion in the water yet, so Bob kindly tows him back to the ladder.
 Watching this little guy jump is one of my favorite parts of summer.

A weekend unplugged and out under the stars is often just what's needed.  Then when we get home the boys usually have to spend one entire day in their playroom playing with all their toys.  To make up for lost time, I guess.
We camped out again this past weekend; we will again.  By the end of the summer little Maisy girl will be an old pro.

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