Camping!

I turned 30 last week...want to hear my birthday wish on the eve of my next decade?
Family camping trip!
Collin had never been in his whole life, and convincing him it was a good idea was what you might call a challenge. But with the pressure of a birthday wish he conceded and it turned out to be soo fun!

I couldn't imagine what the kids would do during the day, and I worried they would wander around. Nope, they spent hours wrestling in the tents and playing a hide and seek-find the rock game that Collin invented.

 Cole worked on his aerial stunts.

We stayed at Pace Bend Park just a walk from the swimming area which in my opinion is every bit as fun as the beach. The sand is just a little squishier, but the drive is 1 hour instead of 4.5. Nice.

 We also went fishing which consisted of casting and reeling in the rods about 25 times and then getting bored in 20 minutes. We didn't catch anything this time, I can't imagine why :)

 Getting ready for the camp fire and smores!
I even got homemade smores birthday cupcakes from my friend Jessica.
 

 The next morning, that blanket pile is our bedding from the night, a looong one for me and Cole. I expected not to sleep, so it was ok. Lets just say we spent a lot of time gazing at the lake view and the moonlight from our tent window. The older boys did great, so the good news is in a few years our camping potential will get even better!

 Early morning view of the lake from our site.

 Can't imagine a funner way to spend a birthday weekend than with great friends and all my boys!