Family Camping, Part 1

Andreas is finally on vacation and it was time to pack up the family and go backpacking. This wasn't like the trips that we took in the states... mainly because instead of hiking we took a row boat out on a big lake and found places to play and camp. No one else was on this lake and it was wonderful to be alone. We named our camping spots, the first one was "Thomas's secret hill" and the second "the island of Sodor". Guess who named them? We had a lot of fun and were able to relax and play with Sam. Of course there were times that were not so fun, such as breaking the oar on the very first day, Sam waking up at 4:50 in the morning in a small tent, the million biting knats that we endured the first night and morning and always making sure that Samuel was not too close to the water's edge!! However, it was glorious to be out camping again. We only did it once when we lived in Mississippi and so we have missed it greatly. Samuel loved it! Of course camping with a three year old means that taking as little as possible is thrown out the door. We had to have toys and life jackets and more food and so on. However, it worked. There were a million pictures, but I couldn't put them all on, plus the fact that Samuel enjoyed himself most when he was without apparel (those pictures will be kept under lock and key until Samuel has a fiance and then we will bring them out for embarrassment).

Enjoy,
Laurie

Pappa and Samuel heading for the boat.

The view from our first camping site - "Thomas's Secret Hill".

Samuel relaxing while we put up the tent. Of course tiger is also relaxing.

Our tent.

Play time! He loves his little boat.