Family Campout

We went on an overnighter with my family last weekend.  Less than two hours away, it was ideal for a quick getaway.  The boys had a great time with the fire and marshmallows – isn’t that the best part?  I think so, right along with snuggling down all cozy with your family in the tent – I love that part too.  (Until I wake up in the middle of the night freezing and needing to go to the bathroom.)  Okay, so maybe the stars were the most spectacular in the middle of the night when I went on my lone hike to the breezy throne.  (I think you know the kind I mean).  Though I must say it was the cleanest I have ever encountered and totally bug free!

The men went on a short hike.  They found this stick which Grandpa said is either a snake skeleton or a Cholla cactus skeleton.  Stephen said it is a snake skeleton so we are sticking with that.

Closer up look of a live Cholla cactus and a cholla skeleton

 

My handsome boys:

     

I can’t look at this picture without smiling.  I love this boy!

My cutie sister, Celsea, is going to be a great mommy someday.  She is so attentive to my boys and really watches over them!


On the way home.  For some reason I love these “dirty” pictures.  They pigged out on snacks the entire way there and back – I am sure you agree it is worth it to keep the peace.

Fake sleeping picture.  Okay, Boston was almost out but Stephen was totally faking sleep in this picture!  See the little grin?