Last year we did a June wrap-up camping trip at Cultus and I think it's going to become somewhat of a tradition as the kids and adults all had a great time last year and again this year. We missed the Werdals this year but hope that everyone will be able to make it next year!
It wasn't the nicest weather but we had a great site with a huge green space behind us and even got to spend some time at the lake on Sunday when the sun came out. All in all, it was an awesome weekend and there were lots of chances to document it on camera so settle in cause there are quite a few pics to follow :)
Thank goodness for rubber boots and rain coats - we could just let Ben roam around the site in the mud and not care!
Some of the lovely ladies of home group and the three newest additions to the crew - Jacob, Ethan and Cole.
Caden and Ben are great little buddies and they had an awesome time adventuring around the site together! As you can see, tent poles are also awesome toys for toddlers ;)
Going on 'adventures'
Mr.Jacob
Croquet anyone?
An infectious smile.
Friends.
Ben & Caden both have the same type of bike and they had a great time riding them around the campsite or, in Ben's case, down the road away from the campsite without permission ;) I used to think that I would never lose sight of my kid but, as with a lot of things in parenthood, I have had to eat my words. They just move so quickly and, as Ben approaches 3 he just keeps getting more and more independent and less and less scared to venture off without us which means we have to be on top of where he is at all times. Exhausting but fun to see him getting more confidence!
Bella taking Caden for a walk ;)
Enjoying our green space campsite extension out back! Kris is demonstrating some pretty fantastic frisbee skills here!
More frisbee.
Mr.Jonah. Love those curls and that smile.
This look is brought to you by gum boots, pj's and sweat pants. Only Jonah could pull this look off and make it look adorable ;)
Hanging around the campsite.
A little journey to the lake on Saturday even though it was still pretty chilly. Great rock skipping weather though!
Last year I got a pic of the Schmidts pretty much identical to the one below so perhaps that will be part of the yearly camping tradition too. I think they look pretty great for camping!
My blue eyed beauty.
Mr.Ben
Some of the little babes under 4 1/2 months. They all fared really well for their first camping trips!
Bubbles - it never ceases to amaze me how entertaining bubbles can be for kids. Ben & Caden loved playing with this little bubble blower. Thanks Ali!
A quick group pic before Schmidts had to head out. I actually did one where I photoshopped my floating head in right next to Jon and the boys but it was kind of creepy :)
Caden's first experience with smores!
I think he was a fan!
Sunday - pack-up day is always a little bit crazy busy from breakfast till the time we leave but we were able to head to the lake after breakfast/pack-up and that made it much more relaxing! Here are a few pics I took while amidst the packing up
Ben & Caden showing off their 'muscles'!
Down at the lake
Throwing rocks
The guys - top right photo could be a contender for the Jericho Bridge calendar, I think.....
Thanks Ali & Juliet for snapping a few pics so I could be in some!
Thanks so much to all our life group friends for their continued love, support and willingness to go on adventures like this regardless of what stage of life we're all in or how busy life gets. We really have loved getting to know you guys better and look forward to more adventures together this coming year!
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