Andy says he loves camping in Utah and Colorado. However, he finally gave in and we had a great trip - continuously running fan included. We left Thursday afternoon and drove a whopping 45 minutes to Cedar Hill State Park. We bought a Texas Parks Pass, so we do plan to go camping a few more times within the year. It took us four different stores to find firewood, but everything was smooth. We planned ahead and the two things that we didn't bring from or list, we needed. Alas - we still had a great time!
This was our first night. It was hot and taking a while to get the fire going. The kids were excited to sit in their new chairs. Emily just had fun climbing in and out.
I brought lots of things for Ben and Annie to do, but their very favorite was a new Usborne product - 100 thing for little kids to do on a trip. It is awesome!!! And yes, Ben and I planned the colored outfits. The kids all matched and then Andy and I matched!
They had a great time in Joe Pool Lake! It was beautiful and Ben made several friends! Emily was quite the daredevil throughout the trip. I'm exhausted from being her shadow all weekend!
We had plenty of room to play frisbee and soccer. Here we are trying to teach Annie to throw a frisbee.
And yes - roasting marshmallows!!! 
I love seeing Andy in this atmosphere where he is so RELAXED! He just knows what to do and how to solve problems. LOVE IT!!! My one complaint (there has to be one!) was my biggest trial - too many ants! We did a small hike this morning before coming home. I squatted down to let Ben on my back and fell over into a huge fire ant pile. My whole leg swelled up as we drove home, but it's all under control now. Yuck!!! We had a great time, but were glad to be home. The kids were all asleep by 6:30 tonight and should sleep until at least 6 tomorrow morning!
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Fun! I wanted to go camping before it got too hot but I think I may be too late this year. WE'll have to catch up in the fall.
wow...it almost makes me want to go camping. almost. :)
Travis loves camping too but I'm nervous about taking Douglas. We just have a one room tent and I know he has to sleep in a pack and play and think it would be too crowded. What do you suggest? And is 18 months too young to go camping?
I am glad you guys had fun. You were in my old neck of the woods. I grew up one town over. I am glad you had fun. We love to camp, we just go later in the summer. I think in my head it is not as hot. Not true but oh well.
How fun! We're hoping to camp sometime this summer...if it ever stops raining!
Ben and I were just admiring the fancy camping hair do...Like it!
Hope all is well for your family.
Annie Harris
(anniepanner@gmail.com)
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