Cousins' Camping 2020

 

We felt fortunate to be able to continue our tradition of cousins' camping this year. It was great to have Molly with us for the first time! Thank you to Grandpa and Grandma Lovie for generously loaning us their camper.

Backpacking

Thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Lovie, Seth and I had the chance to go backpacking at Zaleski. This was our first time leaving Emerson overnight. We were fortunate to have great weather.

Cousins' Camping 2019

We had a great time at Cousins' Camping despite some rain. We had a record 4 dogs with us at D10 and D25 at Indian Lake State Park Campground. Sheilah came for the first time. The older kids got to enjoy the new in-ground pool. We improvised and had Sunday lunch at the shelter house at Pirates Cove. Because more rain was headed our way, we packed up and headed out, missing the Ring of Fire.

Emerson stayed one night in the tent. He woke around 3 am and said he wanted to go home. "All done tent." He did, however, like playing with Brodie, Baylor, and Noah! They rode the trike and motorcycle, pushed a doll stroller, and played with cars.

The girls had fun with both the little and big kids. We made it to the playground several times. On the last day, the older kids tried dying shirts and washcloths with Michelle.

Fall Gathering

We celebrated fall birthdays with a weekend gathering at our house and Cross Creek Campground. Kara and Cody revealed their happy news of another baby on the way!

Rocky Fork State Park

Emerson got his first experience in boating at Rocky Fork State Park. He wasn't so sure about the life jacket on a hot day. We camped next to Grandma and Grandpa for one night.