FYI: Long post with lots of pictures!!
We love camping, and had to go one last time in 2009 before the weather got too cold. So a couple weekends ago we completely STUFFED the car full of camping gear and took off up I-90 until we got to Denny Creek. It was a gorgeous camping ground, and we found a spot right next to the river with some shade and open area and lots of privacy – pretty much the best spot in the campground. We got there late Thursday evening, set up camp and made dinner in the dark. The kids didn’t get into bed until after 9, and by ten Ben and I had everything set-up and put in the right spots, and were able to enjoy just starring up at the stars for awhile. It was beautiful.
Both the kids slept well, which was so nice of them. We enjoyed the sunny weather, explored the river and campgrounds, and waited until about 5:00, when the Smiths showed up (the Adams were going to come too, like last time, but it didn’t work out. We missed you guys!). The rest of the weekend was lots of fun too. Friday night we had a campfire and roasted marshmallows, Saturday we spent quite a lot of time hiking along the river, taking lots of pictures of the river, pretty rocks, and groovy mushrooms. Saturday afternoon was so relaxing when the kids took a nap and everybody just hung out and read books. Saturday evening was another fire with S’mores this time and Sunday morning we had to pack up and go home. The whole weekend was so nice, a little chilly, but really enjoyable to just be outside and savor the last camping trip of the season.
Hanging out in the tent Friday morning.
Firing up the grill Friday morning.
Apparently breakfast was hilarious.
Flowers for mommy.
BIG fire!
My cute family enjoying the fire.
Saturday morning, playing by the river. Lily was so happy that the Smiths were there, and wanted Ryan to play with her all the time. It was cute!
All wrapped up and ready to go hiking!
The rocks around the river were so pretty. I didn’t get very many good pictures though, too busy running after Lily!
Thank-you Katie for taking this picture!
One very large tree.
We saw so many funky mushrooms.
This guy was my favorite.
I just love Washington forests. So pretty.
Back at the river near our camp, playing with rocks again. That was a favorite activity all weekend long.
Airplane!
Michael was in a good mood, obviously. It’s not too hard to coax a smile out of him.
Actually, pretty much everyone was all smiles all weekend, if you can’t tell. We all had a blast and are already looking forward to next summer. But for now, Hello Autumn!
(Thank-you Katie for this picture!)
3 comments:
looks great! We went camping last weekend too, at Olympic National Park--it was cold, but also very fun. Glad you had such a good time and thanks for posting such cute pictures.
JEALOUS!! So wish we could have been there. LOVE the pictures. And Michael's smile is adorable and he's starting to look more like Ben!
Love the waterfall picture and the funky mushrooms. I'm sitting here still healing thinking oh I hope the day will come when I feel good enough to do that kind of stuff :)
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