Camping

Last month, we took our first- and last :( camping trip of the summer.  You may think it was the baby that kept us away, but sadly, it was just an overcrowded schedule.  Somehow, I think that next summer when the baby has become a toddler, it will be even more difficult.  So we took advantage of the one weekend opportunity we had, and packed it up for the mountains.  

Turns out we I forgot several things.  The most significant thing I forgot?  The kids sleeping bags!  Augh.  As if any of us sleeps that much in a tent at this point anyway.  We really didn't get that much sleep that night, with Tim and Noah sharing a sleeping bag and me and Sophia sharing.

Nevertheless, we had a GREAT time, and I can't wait for another opportunity.  But next time, I'll remember the sleeping bags.  All 4 of them!

 As you can see, the baby isn't phased by the change of scenery at all.

 Sophia was "sliding" along on our hike.

 Tim taught Noah how to chew some grass while we were hiking.  Like father, like son!!

 This would be Noah hunting the bears.  Yes, with the pruners.

 On our way back into town, we stopped along the road for a short hike.  (As much as Sophia loves hiking, her little legs don't last long these days!)  There was this river at the end that was a great place for climbing and throwing rocks.

 My favorite camping partner.

 We're praying she grows out of this awkward throwing phase.