We finally managed to go on a family camping trip this weekend. The girls have never been before and we knew they would love it. Jadie and Jenny decided to come with us too. We found a great spot right by the river. A family trip to Wal-Mart had us coming home with pink sleeping bags and pink "roly-poly" lanterns for Braedyn and Britt, and a new LED flashlight for Troy (he just can't resist any kind of "necessary" gadget), and nice warm sleeping bag for me. We had a roaring fire, made S'mores, played with Glo Sticks, played ball with the kids, and drank lots of warm cider and hot chocolate. It was such a great night. We want to go again soon and even invite some more of our friends to come next time. Too bad it is October already. We might have to wait until spring.
My husband is a master camper. He had everything set up in no time. Thank you Boy Scouts.
They loved the tent and their pink beds so much that they spent the first half hour playing house in the tent. Bedtime was no issue. They hopped right in and went right to sleep.
The Men of the Camp. 
Mmmmm! Gotta love those S'mores!! Did you know they are really good with peanut butter on them?
We had to do some dorky pictures. I love my buddy, Jenny.
Here is my master camper pouring the hot apple cider that he just warmed up on his camp stove.
I loved hanging snuggling with my hubby by the fire. Jadie had gotten a nice fire going for us before we even woke up. The girls were thrilled to have Hot Chocolate with Breakfast.
Braedyn busied herself by making leaf piles to jump in.
I thought this was a sweet picture of Brittney. She nestled down on her blanket and "read" to herself while we made breakfast.
Our kids are the classic boy and girls. Mine played house in the tent while Kimball wanted to play with the fire. He was quick to get something in there when we weren't looking. He found every stick, leaf, and even paper cup to drop in there.
I love this picture of Fleagle. She is a good little camper. Nemo got to have a slumber party with Grandma Jill's dogs.
My adorable little family. I loved getting out in nature with them.
Erica is always so beautiful when she is pregnant. It was good to see her so close to her due date. We got to feel her little girl kicking and pushing her mommy's tummy all around. It was fun to help her mom and sister decorate for the shower. Everything came together just perfectly. 
Everyone wore white for the luncheon. We all looked great with the beautiful decorations. I loved getting to see Alan and Erica's family. They make me feel like family.
Here we are at Tia Rosa's. We loved this restaurant so much we went there twice while we were there. Fantastic Mango Chicken Salads!!
