It was funny as the lady was talking to us about wild animals and what to do if we saw any a badger came out of no where. I couldn't believe how big it was.
It was fun being able to celebrate Landon's birthday while we were up there.
Showing posts with label camping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label camping. Show all posts
Thursday, September 02, 2010
family campout | photos
I'm playing catch up this week before the summer is completely gone. Back on Aug 6th we went to the Heber Valley camp ground for our annual family camp out. I wasn't there Saturday for the boating, games and other festivities, but I did get to participate in my most favorite parts of camping...the fire, roasting marshmallows, smores, gazing at the stars, hanging out and talking, eating, and enjoying cooler weather.
Monday, August 30, 2010
monday randoms
Just got done with dinner with my girls, Adam's out of town for the week so it's me and them til Friday. I'm not sure Bella, Tess or I got a word in edgewise as we listen to Megan prattle on about her school adventures. So far since school started 1 girl has broke her arm and another one broke her leg. I'm thinking they're going to get rid of the monkey bars.
So last weekend...what a mess. I knew it was going to rain and would have much rather spent the last night with my sister instead of wet outdoors, but Adam felt it necessary that we go to our ward camp-out, so we did. I admit it was more fun than I could have imagined watching 1/2 the tent fill up with water and all four adults smashing into the other half while we tried to stay dry. I guess there is something enjoyable about the sense of adventure...even when it does involve being uncomfortable. It was fun playing games while the rain pelted down and the thunder cracked on the outside. The next day was beautiful weather and if we didn't need to get home to Megan's soccer game I'm sure we would have stayed up there longer.
I've decided to give up candy again and you'll know I've already failed one day into it when I tell you the symphony chocolate bar Adam bought tastes like mint chocolate. I thought maybe he bought mint chocolate to try it out until I saw the candy bar sitting next to a pack of winter-mint gum. I never knew gum in a package could be strong enough to infuse with chocolate.
My dear friend Hannah sent me this one of a kind magnet. I've put it in my kitchen on my magnet board in a prominent place where I can look at it daily to remind myself not only of the good friends I have, but the gift I have to choose the life I want. Thank you Hannah!
Remember this post I did a few weeks ago? I haven't forgot you see, it's just I've had lots going on since then. I stole some time while my sister was busy shopping with her kids one day to tackle my studio. It was just too depressing to walk into and I couldn't take it any more. I got rid of the ugly costco table and utilized the table we use to have in our library. Then after cleaning off my desk I moved it around and wallah, I have a completely different look. I am quite pleased with what I've done so far. It is not complete, I have a lot of organizing and work to do on the walls, but I've already been inspired to be in here more and really that's what I was looking for.
I thoroughly enjoyed the 60-70 degree rainy weather today and can now say I'm ready for autumn. :)
So last weekend...what a mess. I knew it was going to rain and would have much rather spent the last night with my sister instead of wet outdoors, but Adam felt it necessary that we go to our ward camp-out, so we did. I admit it was more fun than I could have imagined watching 1/2 the tent fill up with water and all four adults smashing into the other half while we tried to stay dry. I guess there is something enjoyable about the sense of adventure...even when it does involve being uncomfortable. It was fun playing games while the rain pelted down and the thunder cracked on the outside. The next day was beautiful weather and if we didn't need to get home to Megan's soccer game I'm sure we would have stayed up there longer.
I've decided to give up candy again and you'll know I've already failed one day into it when I tell you the symphony chocolate bar Adam bought tastes like mint chocolate. I thought maybe he bought mint chocolate to try it out until I saw the candy bar sitting next to a pack of winter-mint gum. I never knew gum in a package could be strong enough to infuse with chocolate.
My dear friend Hannah sent me this one of a kind magnet. I've put it in my kitchen on my magnet board in a prominent place where I can look at it daily to remind myself not only of the good friends I have, but the gift I have to choose the life I want. Thank you Hannah!
Remember this post I did a few weeks ago? I haven't forgot you see, it's just I've had lots going on since then. I stole some time while my sister was busy shopping with her kids one day to tackle my studio. It was just too depressing to walk into and I couldn't take it any more. I got rid of the ugly costco table and utilized the table we use to have in our library. Then after cleaning off my desk I moved it around and wallah, I have a completely different look. I am quite pleased with what I've done so far. It is not complete, I have a lot of organizing and work to do on the walls, but I've already been inspired to be in here more and really that's what I was looking for.
I thoroughly enjoyed the 60-70 degree rainy weather today and can now say I'm ready for autumn. :)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
backyard campout aka sleepover: a photo essay
Friday night Adam's family had planned another backyard campout. Remember last year? Well it was such a hit that we decided to do it again. It was suppose to go off without a hitch like last year, but right off the bat plans changed when Adam came home ill (I went without him).
And then while I was driving I couldn't help but notice the crazy dark clouds in the distance and wondered if it was going to ruin our plans.
It did, but sadly it didn't have to.
About an hour into it the wind came up hard and fast. It was bad enough that we started to take everything down fearing it would begin to rain. Tess and Lori, however, decided to play through it (the wind not the clean up).
The saddest part is once the wind died down it was actually a great night. We didn't put up the tents again, instead decided to make it a big family sleepover.
The adults talked on the porch for most of the evening while the kids played. Then Randy and Jared made a fire so the kids could roast marshmallows,
[just she look like she's in the most peaceful kind of sleep.]
Afterward, after everyone was good and tired, we figured out our sleeping arrangements (I was fortunate enough to share a room with Lori) and then fell delightfully to sleep on our air mattresses. At least until the loud kids woke us up in the morning.
It wasn't quite the campout we had last year, but it was a fun family sleepover nevertheless.
And then while I was driving I couldn't help but notice the crazy dark clouds in the distance and wondered if it was going to ruin our plans.
It did, but sadly it didn't have to.
About an hour into it the wind came up hard and fast. It was bad enough that we started to take everything down fearing it would begin to rain. Tess and Lori, however, decided to play through it (the wind not the clean up).
The saddest part is once the wind died down it was actually a great night. We didn't put up the tents again, instead decided to make it a big family sleepover.
The adults talked on the porch for most of the evening while the kids played. Then Randy and Jared made a fire so the kids could roast marshmallows,
[just she look like she's in the most peaceful kind of sleep.]
Afterward, after everyone was good and tired, we figured out our sleeping arrangements (I was fortunate enough to share a room with Lori) and then fell delightfully to sleep on our air mattresses. At least until the loud kids woke us up in the morning.
It wasn't quite the campout we had last year, but it was a fun family sleepover nevertheless.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, September 01, 2008
backyard campin'
An unexpected family activity came Friday night in Adam's parents backyard as we gathered together,
set up tents, made dinner in dutch ovens,
roasted marshmallows in their fire pit
and talked the night away by a cozy wood burning fire.
I thought it was going to be a lot of work for one night, but it was so enjoyable and such a perfect night to just hang outside by the fire. I hope this can become a family tradition as my girls are already talking about when we get to do it again...they loved it. Thanks Kathy for putting it together.
This camp out really made me wish Adam and I were campers (ok campers is a strong word, but I certainly wish we did it more than we do now, which is never). There are so many beautiful places around and we both enjoy the outdoors I just can't believe we don't do it. Hopefully this overnighter will help encourage us to appreciate and experience the world right outside our doors.
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