Monday, July 6, 2009

4th of July Camping

Our family has a tradition of going camping every summer. We love spending time together, slowing things down, and enjoying the beauty of the mountains. This year was no different except that we were trying to camp with a 10 month old and we were missing some relatives who couldn't make it. Dave, Alli, and I ended up being "day campers". We attempted to sleep up there with Allison in her port-a-crib in the tent but by 11pm she was still awake and crying. So we threw some essentials in the car and drove home to sleep and went back up in the morning. Allison and Giada are becoming great friends. Cousins are the best!
We went on lots of walks. We had this little stream right next to our campsite and then the main river was across the road.
Cory, Leah, and Bella are waiting patiently to catch a squirrrel.
It worked!

Here is some of us hanging out and talking.
Our little family!

4 comments:

Scott and Tobi said...

Thanks Melanie, I was so excited to see that you had posted. I still can't believe we weren't there. It looked wonderful. Love Aunt Tobi

Karie said...

Looks fun!

Jason and Shalise Staples said...

Looks like you guys had a ton of fun! It was great to see you!

Jason and Shalise Staples said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Melanie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!