We have been promising the kids we'd take them camping, so after hearing about a "cool" spot where Matthew went with the Scouts, we decided to give it a try a couple of weeks ago. We went South about an hour to a place called "Burraston Ponds". It was great! There were quite a few beautiful ponds. The one that we were camped closest to had a fun rope swing that we couldn't wait to try! We also loved hearing the bullfrogs croaking. They sounded more like cows than frogs...it was so funny!:) The kids went on a few bullfrog hunts, but couldn't get close enough to see one. Other than listening to bullfrogs and not so far off trains all night, we had so much fun on this trip. I love having good family time!
The perfect, shady camp spot!
Karley loves to be outdoors...her smile shows she's in heaven!
So cute!
My little monkeys up in a tree by the pond.
Karley loves to collect sticks! What a find...I don't think we'll be bringing this one home!:)
What a pretty view! The kids are up the path a ways, heading back to our campsite.
We enjoyed playing games together.
Kenzie was playing Kynlee's harmonica around the campfire...she's so cute!
Matthew making popcorn!
Matt found a huge log to add to our firewood. He and the kids worked hard to chop it into pieces.
The Girls Team
The Boys Team
Matthew was first on the rope swing. We needed someone to show us how it's done and to get in the cold water first!:)
Matthew made it look so easy!
Kynlee is ready to give it a go!
Kynlee would hold onto the rope and swing back into shore and then drop in where the water was more shallow.
Karley was so nervous she was shivering!
Karley loved it once she tried!
Dad had a blast!
Even Mama tried...it took me a while to have the courage!
Cooking Ramen for lunch!In this video, Matthew shows how much fun the rope swing is. Unfortunately, his leg gets tangled in the loops at the bottom of the rope on his way into the water. It scared him (and us) and left an instant, nasty bruise, but it didn't stop him from having fun!
2 comments:
how fun! looks like the perfect place to camp and have a good time!!
We are going camping in about a week or so. Tell me: is that Jiffy Pop- popcorn? How did that work? I've never done it before, but I bet it'd be a hit for a night time snack- well a healthier alternative at least!
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