Another Reason I LOVE Summer!

I grew up camping with my family and I love it. There is something about being in nature and enjoying God's creations that is refreshing. I do, however, find it not as relaxing with little kids. It is hard to keep a constant eye on them. Plus the factor of my paranoia that makes me worry about bears, crazy people, or simply my gets getting too cold. It was fun to get away into the mountains none the less. Shawn has been asking to go camping since about February so he was thrilled.

Setting up camp

Watching the process

After setting up the camp we went for a little walk round a nearby lake.

Back at camp, Shawn decided to go around tickling everyone's necks with this leaf. I am sure it was appreciated. :)

Heading out for a little hike with Grandpa

Tiff, Shawn, and Jack

We celebrated Shawn and Natalie's birthdays with a camping cake and presents. These two little cuties were born 1 day apart. They would have probably been born the same day if I hadn't begged the doctor to induce me the day before.

Jon was lucky enough to get one of the trees

Opening presents together (this is what happens when you take a picture through smoke)

Grandpa and Grandma K. gave Shawn his own golfing set. I see many golfing trips with Grandpa in his future.

I seem to remember a picture exactly like this a couple years ago while camping with these boys.

Heading out for a morning hike with Grandma and Grandpa. Look how cute Shawn and Natalie are walking.

You would think that Evan is giving a sweet little wave when in fact this picture was taken mid tantrum when he was trying to throw something we gave him. Grumpy little morning boy.

But milk, tainted with a little hot chocolate makes things all better.

Playing in the tent with one of the Shawn's new toys