Camping in the Cold

The kids always want to go camping and when Peter goes every month it heightens their desire.

Arabella specifically asks every time to go with him. 

We had a weekend open up and took advantage of the time.

It had been warm and lovely the day before but as luck would have it the weather was really cold for camping. We took lots of blankets and hats and gloves and firewood and it was wonderful!

 Bedding down for the night after roasting hot dogs, making s'mores and enjoying some time with our friends the Bjarnason's who came to enjoy the fire for the evening.

The kids slept great- me not as much but it was still a great night.

They woke up at their usual times so Joey was up at 6 am.

Peter woke up shortly after that and got the fire going.

 Lily sat and enjoyed the fire in the morning while eating bugles.

 The boys could not wait for breakfast and so they roasted the last 2 hot dogs.

 Love camera timers!

 After enjoying a breakfast of eggs, ham, and Dad's sourdough pancakes with famous syrup the kids all helped with the dishes while I cleaned up sleeping stuff.

 Love a cup of hot chocolate.

 We then walked down by the lake and threw in rocks- Lily had to be in on the action.

 We wondered around to what was once an island and is now a peninsula due to the water being so low. 

Arabella was so proud of her feathers she found.

It is a bit hard to see but all 6 of our R foot prints are in this picture. 

I am so thankful for a great weekend with our kids. I love the feeling of spending good, happy time together.

We got home about 12 on Saturday and the kids all willing helped to clean the house and do laundry.  We finished our day with pizza and watching the movie "The World's Greatest Athlete"- classic Disney. 

It was the BEST weekend!