We've actually been camping many times as a family, but this was our first long camp out that we instigated and it felt like a first. We had SUCH a great time. We were sad to come home. Scott especially. I wish I had a picture, but when we told Scott we were going home that day, he cried and cried. He wants to live in the mountains.
We also learned going camping after Labor Day is interesting--we were the only ones in the whole campsite. It was kind of fun because we got to see some wildlife that we might not have gotten to otherwise. Nights were a little spooky, but nothing we couldn't handle!
The first day, we went up to Silver Lake and hiked up to Solitude Lake. This was a 1.25 mile hike each way and the kids walked the whole time. It was pretty steep at points and I was getting tired myself. We were so impressed with the kids, they were such great hikers, I still can't believe they hiked that whole way!
When we got to Solitude Lake, we broke out a little snack for the kids. The chipmunks were not shy up there! We even found a little beehive under a rock. (Austin, Scott, Kate)
Kate took a picture of us
Austin, Scott
Austin
Scott
We also did this little activity--threading candy necklaces. It took a while, but the kids enjoyed them.
We also had some visitors come up one night--Jeff's parents, brothers, and a couple of their kids. It was fun having some company come up for the night!
Austin fishing
Scott
Scott, Grandma Lewis, Austin
Kate stayed up late and was pretty tired by bed time!
We made some really yummy food. We made pancakes one morning and Jeff made some YUMMY cheese/ham/pepper omelettes (I think those are Denver omelettes). They were delicious.
The kids trying to warm up by the fire in the morning, sipping their hot chocolate.
Scott and Kate
Austin
We had such a great time. The kids are such good little campers. Kate and Scott didn't wake up once during the nights, and Austin just did when he was thirsty. They loved riding their bikes all over the campground, playing with their shovels and trucks, eating lots of treats and just getting dirty. Can't wait til the next one!
