1st Camping Trip of the Year

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend and go on a mini camping trip up to pebble creek with Candy Grandma and Aunts and uncles. We got there really late the first night and had a hard time finding a place to put the campers. We dodged alot of rocks, but we finally got in and were able to put some VERY tired kids to bed. 

The next morning started a great day of adventure. Chase is so good with his nephews. They were trying to make bow and arrows out of willows. And you know what? They actually worked. The boys loved them and it kept them busy for quite awhile.

Maylie Girl was born to be a camper. She could be outside ALL the time! I've never known a kid that just glows at the thought of being dirty and outside.

Tyce thought it would be fun to pack the kids up and go on a ride on the Rhino to Chesterfield lake. Chase wanted to do some fishing and Tyce wanted to find new trails to ride. We loaded the kids and packed a couple snacks (thinking we would be gone for maybe an hour or two). Kayl and Chase jumped on some 4 wheelers and we headed out into the mountains.  The trails were actually not all that bad, and we were having a great time. Then the ride started getting long. Maylie had fallen asleep, but the boys were definitely awake and letting us know that they were done with this. 5 HOURS LATER we reached Chesterfield Lake. The kids were hungry and tired, but the idea of fishing made them feel alot better. Grandma and Grandpa brought the aunts in the pickup to join us. Which also meant we could send the kids back to camp with them and not have to go on the long ride back. It only took us 2 hours to get back because we finally found the right trial. Even though it ended up being the longest ride of our lives, we still had a good day and it will be a ride to remember.

Even after being in the rhino for so long, she still had a smile on her face and loved every minute of it! Even with an empty belly.

The last day was a little quieter. No crazy adventures. The boys loved playing in the creek and creating forts and hunting with their bows. It makes a moms heart happy to see her kids so happy and content. Camping is such a great thing for a family. Spending so much time together as a family is just what every family needs. Family is the most important!