Just back from another wonderful camping trip with the family and this has definitely been the best this year! After the trip where Jon and I got dripped on with icy rain the entire time and the most recent where Callie put her head through the camper screen, this one was definitely the best so far! :)
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| The set up for our weekend getaway |
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| Arthur making a Rock Sandwich |
It was super great because the place was loaded with shade and our campsite was connected to their camping cabin so it was like one big sprawling estate! We got right down to it setting up our kitchen and walking the grounds to check everything out and familiarize ourselves with our new home away from home. It was determined early on that Lofty and I would be the Gourmet's for the weekend (which is not too much of a chore since we both have fun cooking). While we were getting things ready in our "kitchen" Jon took the kids to the park- located on the surface of the sun- and they made him "lunch" of bowls and cups of rocks. YUMMY!
The cousins all got along great and fell right into step with each other. Arthur running around after Henry, Callie running around after both of them and all of them equally concerned at where the others were at all times! Henry and Arthur played more games with rocks than I thought were imaginable and never grew bored of that gravel!
Meal times were good and we pushed that kitchen as far as it would go cooking for 7 people at a time! Lofty and Nancy brought a TON of fresh fruit and we munched on it the entire time we were there. Michigan blueberries, raspberries and cherries and the kids tried their first apricots too! We were lucky enough to spend Howard's first birthday with him and celebrated with a Yummy cake! (it was a week early but we all know that when the opportunity presents itself, you gotta party!)
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| Howard appreciating some of that cake! |
We threw Howard a Pirate Party- since no where in Wapakoneta do they sell party hats! The kids loved it and it was definitely good for some photos ops!!
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That afternoon we headed to the pool with Henry and Callie. I was so proud of them! Henry swam the length of the pool with just arm floaties on and no breaks!! Callie was jumping in off the side and didn't even want me to catch her! Both of them were so brave. Arthur, never having been in a large pool before, watched from the fence and asked his Mommy a zillion questions, "are they allowed to splash all that water OUT of the pool??" Which is so cute cause you definitely can't do that in the bath tub!!
Pool play and park play and running around had all the kids and parents tired but all attempts at normal naps failed horribly. Jon, Nancy and I took Henry and Callie to the family swing and THAT is where we had to swing for about an hour and let's just say that my butt wasn't the only thing that fell asleep!
Overall we had a fantastic trip and enjoyed getting together so much that we are already talking about the next trip. The kids were adorable and enjoyed the campground so much. The play ground and pool were obvious hits but the parade and hayrides were also super entertaining and the birthday party was just "icing on the cake." Catching up with our siblings was also much needed and appreciated. We had such a good time it was hard to say goodbye. Thank you to Lofty, Nancy, Arthur and Baby Howard for a lovely time. We can't wait to see you all again super soon!!
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| Plumber |
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| Jonny's Lunch |
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| Old Blue Eyes |
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| Callie and Howard |
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| Uncle Lofty feeding the baby |
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| Arthur, sleepy after a long weekend |
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