Camping!

Last week, on Talk Like a Pirate day, we had our first ever Ward Camp out. It was sooo much fun- it was cold enough that the bugs were WAY down, and we got to roast hot dogs and Marshmallows by the campfire, and even sat around and sang camp songs! I was soo proud of myself because I hadn't been camping since GIRL'S CAMP and being and east coast Mormon, I have never camped just for fun (or honeymoons or family reunions or...).

The night was very crisp and clear, but with a full moon, we didn't get to see many stars. Right around 1 am, Delaney got cold and uncomfortable and started whining. It was so clear and calm that her crying just seemed to echo throughout the camp site. We got her settled down and then Derick started whining and crying and echoing (well, ok, not really, but...) but pretty much made it clear he wanted to go home. He sealed the deal when he said he would take Delaney with him!


Gibson was happily in his very own tent through all of this- a tent shaped like a shark I might add! He definitely got lots of attention with it!


All the sweet kiddos on the nature walk- Gib is on the end on the right with the really dirt knees!

The next morning we had yummy breakfast of pancakes cooked by the men and then to a nature walk with our very talented Mary Jane, who is our resident naturalist and then Derick came and picked us up and we broke camp and headed home (tried to defrost and shower and unpack!!). It was so fun and I am sure they will make it annual tradition!