Fall descended upon southern Wisconsin just before Labor Day, and we've enjoyed crisp mornings and pleasant afternoons since then. We figured that we had better schedule a camping trip soon, though, before it got too cool for comfort! Friday was perfectly mild--even a midnight thunderstorm sounded beautiful from underneath our trusty rainfly.
Can you believe that we fit into our dear four-man tent? The kids slept like puppy dogs; even though Eric reported that he had slept with a tree root piercing his sternum, I know that he loved it, too. Is there anything more beautiful than waking up in the middle of a forest? It even makes the mess in my van/mudroom/garage worth the trouble.
We loved these:
an early morning hike around the campground, where the boys collected piles of treasures,
making s'mores (at night and again for "breakfast dessert"),
and a venture out into the lake, where the boys braved up little by little
(Zachary and Eric are the manliest!).
Just before going home we warmed up on the beach
and made some creatures like "upside-down ice cream cone guy."
Look at those sandy feet on that tired-out boy--this was a successful trip!
Do I dare post a picture of myself with crazy hair, no make-up, and wet pants? Yes, now we are officially friends. Enjoy the lovely trees and precious boys, anyway. I love this memory.
3 comments:
What fun!!
And have I told you lately how much we miss those boys???
I remember camping trips when my brothers were little. It seemed like everything revolved around sticks. Do your boys love sticks? You're a perfect mom for lots of boys. And you look great and happy! (Even with no make-up and messy hair!)
Amy, this looks like so much fun!!! And I love how you write. It is very fun to read. Glad to see you guys are so happy - and making the most of where you are living and each other. Your boys are too cute!
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