Camping with the Boys 07/09

This whole summer I (Dad) have promised to take the boys camping. Well, now that summer is past the half way point, sister Shaylynn has been born and the boys have been reminding me lately of my camping promise. On Saturday I decided it was as good a time as any. What a great little getaway. With the last couple of weeks being so busy and full, the overnighter was just what we needed to create a lasting memory.


We headed about an hour southwest of Denver to Pike National Forest and ended up driving on some dirt roads, looking for "Rascally Bears" and hiking all over. This is one of my favorite pictures. It captures both boys perfectly. Dylan was cautiously keeping Christian from the edge and Christian was purposely closing his eyes because he didn't want to be in the picture. We love both of them so much.

Here are the boys "ghosting". Not sure what it means. Christian kept saying the night was "ghost" and they loved running around with headlamps "ghosting".

We had to bring Yahtzee. Christian was kind of smiling, not really a lot, because he hadn't rolled a Yahtzee yet. He rolls one everygame. Don't worry, after a brief meltdown we finally rolled a Yahtzee.

S'mores time. They had it twice. Once right after dinner, and like a good dad, I let them make one before the fire was put out. Ahh, camping.


I wish that the whole family could have come. Natali was enjoying some time at the house alone with Shaylynn. I loved it. Thanks for visiting the blog. Come back soon!




Comments

Karin said…
So glad that you were able to get your camping trip in before the summer was over! Maybe next year Natali and Shaylynn can join you!
July 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM
McKayTroop said…
Aaaah, ditching the spouse and taking the two little boys camping! That sounds familiar! I am glad I am not the only one having that adventure! I'm glad you had fun! I love that you have a blog now so I can keep know what's up with you!
July 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Emily said…
What a great Dad you are! Looks like you had fun!
Love Emily
July 22, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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