One of the highlights of this summer was a camping trip. We had a blast but learned a few lessons in the process.
Lesson 1. You must have long legs to reach the ground from these benches.
2. The view is fantastic from one of the most topographically diverse areas we have seen in Illinois. The peak of Starved Rock soars up to an elevation of 548 feet (the base is around 450 feet).
3. Coolers make great chairs for little people.
4. Don't let the toddlers be in charge of building shelter.
5. The first s'more is worthy of a picture.
6. Not everyone likes self portraits.
7. ALWAYS put EVERYTHING in a locked car at night. The raccoons made off with everything but the milk and our container of mayo.
8. Little kids don't like to sleep in, even on camping trips.
9. Canine wildlife can open a plastic container (it's a noisy and long process but he did it and licked up every last bit of mayo).
10. Lydia's favorite part of camping is breakfast!
2. The view is fantastic from one of the most topographically diverse areas we have seen in Illinois. The peak of Starved Rock soars up to an elevation of 548 feet (the base is around 450 feet).
3. Coolers make great chairs for little people.
4. Don't let the toddlers be in charge of building shelter.
5. The first s'more is worthy of a picture.
6. Not everyone likes self portraits.
7. ALWAYS put EVERYTHING in a locked car at night. The raccoons made off with everything but the milk and our container of mayo.
8. Little kids don't like to sleep in, even on camping trips.
9. Canine wildlife can open a plastic container (it's a noisy and long process but he did it and licked up every last bit of mayo).
10. Lydia's favorite part of camping is breakfast!
11. Bring enough camping chairs for everyone.
12. Cute little girls usually get their way with everything.
13. The outdoors is a great place for mischief.
14. Camping is quality bonding time.
15. These two LOVE tents.
16. Dad is great at giving rides.
17. We love camping!
18. Sometimes you have to wait your turn.
19. Sometimes it is better to share.
12. Cute little girls usually get their way with everything.
13. The outdoors is a great place for mischief.
14. Camping is quality bonding time.
15. These two LOVE tents.
16. Dad is great at giving rides.
17. We love camping!
18. Sometimes you have to wait your turn.
19. Sometimes it is better to share.
3 comments:
Okay...that was a lot of fun to read...and look at all the pictures! We camped ALL THE TIME when we were growing up. Loved it...glad you guys are having fun too. I have Chicago on faretracker...hoping for a miracle...both on the ticket prices and my work schedule!!
Looks like it was a successful camping adventure. I loved Starved Rock :) Makes Georgia look like a mountainous location.
So many lessons learned! How did you keep it all in! Looks like fun though. Your family is growing big and so cute.
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