A Camping We Will Go!

A few weeks ago we went camping with our class from church. It was one night at Joe Pool Lake. We were brave and took both kids. Ethan had a blast and Caleb probably walked 10 miles the whole time we were there. That's all he wanted to do was walk! Most of the pictures are of Caleb because I was following him around. Ethan was off with the big kids playing in tents and running around playing super heroes. When we got there we played for a while, then went fishing even though it was incredibly windy, ate dinner, had smores, went to bed, got up had breakfast (thanks Mondo for getting everyone Starbucks!), then we had to head out for Ethan's soccer game. It was a fun time but a little trying with Caleb. He had a hard time going to sleep because of all the noise. It was almost midnight before he was out. Then good old mother nature woke us up at 0645 with the birds chirping overhead! I was sure glad to see my bed and my shower that night!!!

Here's our tent that we borrowed. It was huge. I forgot to get a picture of the inside. I think it could sleep 12 people. The four of us cuddled into one corner.

This was our campground.

I love this picture! Caleb is very into giving Ethan hugs.

We only fished for about 15 minutes. The wind was crazy! Our chairs were blowing over and the kids could hardly throw out their fishing lines without them blowing back. They still had fun trying.

Caleb didn't need a pole, just a net to scoop them up! I'm glad he didn't realize he was fishing for sticks in that little puddle.

There were plenty of chips so Caleb was in heaven! I think that's all he ate for dinner that night. I was willing to give him whatever made him happy and kept him still for a few minutes!

Look at that chip mouth.

I'm not sure what was in his mouth...probably a marshmallow. He didn't want to have his picture taken because he was too busy playing.

Caleb thought he might need some snacks for later so he tried to steal the ice chest full of food. He didn't get very far but he was pulling with all his might!

This was the pavillion where we ate. There's Caleb in the red shirt darting off again!

Ethan and Maddie playing football.

I LOVE this picture. I had just got him dressed that morning and took him out of the tent. He walked straight to the firepit and sat down and played in the ashes. He was so dirty! What a little boy!!