Last weekend was our ward campout. We went out to Oakley, which is southeast of us, to a church campground there. It was so beautiful and we had such a great time. Here are some of our adventures from Friday and Saturday.
Luke helping me set up camp, Sam had to work so he didn't get there until Friday night, so the kids and I hiked all of stuff into camp (it was down in a ravine, with all the parking at the top), boy did we get our exercise.
Kathryn pounding in pegs.
This is one of the bridges you have to cross to get into to camp. There were two streams flowing through camp, the kids were in heaven (much to the parent's consternation).
Seth hanging out with his friend Joseph.
Luke helping Sam take down the tent.
The hottest man in camp!!
Sarah climbing the stairs. There was a lodge and indoor bathrooms/showers, but then there were campsites all over, so everyone tented it. The kids thought it was great, mom and dad not so much.
A guy in the ward brought up his "rhino" and would give the kids rides. Do you think Seth likes this girl? (oh no, how could you tell? he calls her his "arch enemy").
Luke playing on the floor with his friend Luke (yes they have the same name). They were having belly races. It was so cute to watch.
After the campout, us and two other families went into Oakley to go the local pool. We had never been there. It is an old pioneer town with a population of just under 300. Everybody drives around on their four-wheelers and there is only one stop sign in town. It was fun to see. Above is Will, Seth, Sarah, Tessa, Mallory and Kathryn.
Seth drying off.
Sarah and Kathryn swimming. We decided since we were that far out we should go to the City of Rocks. We hadn't ever been there before either. It is a very cool place. You are just driving along and then, WHAM, massive rock formations all over. The pictures do not do them justice.
"Bread Loaf"
This is what Luke did the whole time in the car. He loved looking at everything.
Our geologist friend told us of a place to let the kids get out and get some quartz rocks so here they are with some of the rocks they found.
Hiking up the mountain to find the rocks.
Afterwards we went through even more old, tiny pioneer towns (Elba, Albion, Almo) and then stopped for dinner in Declo. We had a wonderful time and was so fun to get out with the kids.
Luke helping me set up camp, Sam had to work so he didn't get there until Friday night, so the kids and I hiked all of stuff into camp (it was down in a ravine, with all the parking at the top), boy did we get our exercise.
Kathryn pounding in pegs.
This is one of the bridges you have to cross to get into to camp. There were two streams flowing through camp, the kids were in heaven (much to the parent's consternation).
Seth hanging out with his friend Joseph.
Luke helping Sam take down the tent.
The hottest man in camp!!
Sarah climbing the stairs. There was a lodge and indoor bathrooms/showers, but then there were campsites all over, so everyone tented it. The kids thought it was great, mom and dad not so much.
A guy in the ward brought up his "rhino" and would give the kids rides. Do you think Seth likes this girl? (oh no, how could you tell? he calls her his "arch enemy").
Luke playing on the floor with his friend Luke (yes they have the same name). They were having belly races. It was so cute to watch.
After the campout, us and two other families went into Oakley to go the local pool. We had never been there. It is an old pioneer town with a population of just under 300. Everybody drives around on their four-wheelers and there is only one stop sign in town. It was fun to see. Above is Will, Seth, Sarah, Tessa, Mallory and Kathryn.
Seth drying off.
Sarah and Kathryn swimming. We decided since we were that far out we should go to the City of Rocks. We hadn't ever been there before either. It is a very cool place. You are just driving along and then, WHAM, massive rock formations all over. The pictures do not do them justice.
"Bread Loaf"
This is what Luke did the whole time in the car. He loved looking at everything.
Our geologist friend told us of a place to let the kids get out and get some quartz rocks so here they are with some of the rocks they found.
Hiking up the mountain to find the rocks.
Afterwards we went through even more old, tiny pioneer towns (Elba, Albion, Almo) and then stopped for dinner in Declo. We had a wonderful time and was so fun to get out with the kids.
3 comments:
Looks like fun, good job...way to get out! It's always way more work for the mom than anyone else, so good job!
ohh it looks like you guys had so much fun!! seriously my favorite part was seth's "arch enemy". that kid is hilarious!!
How Fun! I love the picture of Seth sitting by Katie:)
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