For spring break/Easter this year we went camping. We had intended to go to Lake of the Springs, about 2 hours away, but Noah decided to have the stomach flu the day we were leaving so at the last second we decided to go to the Ponderosa Resort instead, which is only 30 minutes away. That way if things got worse we could get home quickly. Luckily, Noah did well and the rest of us managed to stay healthy. We left later than planned, as usual, so we arrived in the dark and it was raining. The boys waited in the truck while Steve and I put the tents up using only the light from the headlights of the truck and getting soaked. Good times. It rained all night and most of Friday, but there was a beautiful sunny break in the afternoon just long enough for me to head out on the most beautiful peaceful run through a state park. I ventured up a promising hill until I read a sign that warned about mountain lions. Basically, it said to hike at your own risk. Keep your children close because they are especially tasty to mountain lions. Don't hike alone. Great. I kept running for a bit until I was just too freaked out and sprinted back down the trail to safety.
The rest of the weekend was sunny and warm. We had our own Easter egg hunt with the kids on Friday. On Saturday the kids made Easter baskets, met the Easter Bunny, and had another Easter egg hunt with the camp organizers. Scott only got two eggs (no thanks to his sour puss attitude at the moment) and the camp organizers felt sorry for our boys. I assured them we were just fine, definitely not lacking in the candy department, but they insisted on sending the Easter Bunny to our campsite with 3 fully stocked Easter baskets. That makes 4 Easter baskets this year. Our poor deprived children!
We took the kids hiking and touring the Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. This was just a 1/2 mile from our camp. It is where gold was discovered and started the big gold rush of California. Pretty cool.
We enjoyed relaxing, reading books, and watching the kids play together. It was a great weekend!
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5 comments:
You guys are troopers for camping even in the rain! We just learned about the gold rush. How cool you saw the actual spot where it all took place. That's great Steve can ride to work and your 2nd race went well. Keep it up!
how fun!! looks like good times! but who can go wrong camping! (although, I'm not a huge fan of camping in the rain!) That's funny about the easter bunny! Glad you sent me this link!!
I have wondered how that site was - do they have trailer spots as well? (I am waaaay too old for tents these days, lol). I am glad you guys got up there, sounds (and looks) like good times!!
Looks like you had a great time! Can't believe it's camping season already! Your boys are growing up! Collin STILL talks about Noah! Misses his little buddy! I love seeing the scenery from over where you live now! Soooo beautiful!
You guyshave too much fun! We need a tutorial on more things to do with boys from you, what'dya say? Give us a page from your book?
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