Monday, June 1, 2009

The Great Outdoors












I love camping, cooking out (even though I didn't on this night), and just being outside. We went to Deam Lake in Indiana on Friday night for a fun group cook out with friends planned by the Hamiltons. They are moving very soon and it was a way to get together and have fun before their big move. All planned by Kristi. Many made great hobo dinners, the kids jumped in the lake and swam, and many cooked smores. The place is beautiful and it didn't hurt that it was a gorgeous night.

Highlights:

- the company
- the weather
- the food and treats
- the best ice cream shop was found on the way home right before we got on the freeway to get home. I think we need another trip to Indiana soon just for this.
- found a future camp ground for our family to go when we get the urge for the great outdoors.

Just a few accidents to be reported:

- poison ivy everywhere and Mallory fell in a big pile of it. Gave them all baths (except Boston) that night and only Boston has a few spots on his stomach.
- Gage fell in to the fire ring where he scraped and burned his arm. Pretty bad.
- Mallory played in her diaper by the shore of the lake and all was good and well until she fell in face first.

3 comments:

Julie said...

Looks like you guys had a wonderful time except for the few mishaps. Wow, I can't believe how grown-up all the kids are-especially Trevor. A few months make a big difference!

Vicki said...

That is a GREAT picture of Trevor and Ben (Ben actually has a "real" smile). That was such a fun night. We love being with your family, and all the other families there. I felt so sorry for Gagers. . .Great pictures Tracy.

Brett said...

Give us a holler if you want to go camping together sometime. We've never been before and may need some "pros" to hook up with...:) Sounds like it was a lot of fun. - Kristine