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Our camping trip 2016

We usually take our camping trip in August or September.  Well, this year it was July.  And the very hottest time of the summer ever.  100* kind of hot.  And our camper was in the shop.  So we tented.  I had forgotten how much more work is involved without a camper.  Spoiled American that I am. Instead of a relaxing time away and it being super refreshing it was more like a lot of work and a break away from regular work.  But it was good.  The boys got to fish and we spent long hours in the 52* water and we tubed down the little stretch of water over and over and over again.  And Jeanie got a little more confidence and experience with water.  She's such a big wimp about water.   
Zerrick actually caught a fish from the bridge.  When one is reeling in a fish from way down there one can only hope the hook doesn't slip and that they don't lose their precious trophy.  
These two got to spend more time in the hammock than I did.  boo hoo.  But we took our chances and enjoyed them thoroughly. 
these two kids of mine were up to the starting spot and down to the bottom of the campground so very many times.  All the other people camping there were aware of these two running back and forth and were keeping track of them too.  
The mornings were cool and quiet beside our little clear gurggling stream.  I wished I could soak it in for longer. 
she sat right here and watched a lot.  But got a little more confident and played in it better till the weekend was over. 
Jeanie and I went on a little hike across the bridge and up these steps and looked down over the land! :) 
this was a smashing success.  For once pinterest actually had a workable idea!  We did three loads like this and gobbled it all up.  It was so good! 
These two loved the fresh trout and ate it before the other side was even cooked.  It WAS good though.  I don't blame them. 
She was rather awed with the whole tent thing.  This was our first night and it was HOT in there! 
Zoomed in because he was in the midst of pulling in a 14 inch trout! :) 
Yup.  This is super fun mom! 
Off for another ride! 
He was doing that weird thing with his eyes on purpose to make me understand that it was cold and he had just bravely jumped in.  I  think his words were, "I took a dunk"  gasp and long breath.  And it was still early that morning.  But 100 * air and 52* water.   What else does one do? 
This was another of my camping food successes.  Lunch on Thursday I think.  I tried another idea from Pinterest which i need to perfect now.  It was donuts from a can over the fire.  They were very good but the middle was doughy.  So next time.....
At the top of our little hill looking down.  Keagan is fishing in the river and Zerrick is fishing from the bridge.  
And that's all folks!  We did it!  Camping trip 2016.  Experience and  being with just us  and real river water to play in .  What could be better? 

And school starts next week.  Whaaaaahahaaaa!   Not one of us are ready.  But two weeks after school starts we get a whole entire week off because we're going to Idaho to see my own mom and dad!  And two weeks after that, there will be some relatives from Maryland coming.  And two weeks after that........yes.  we're busy.  

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Shilah Writes said…
Were you Master Chef or was Matt? No wonder it was all work...But it looks like it was fun. If my kids are happy then I am happy...
July 25, 2016 2:15 PM
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