Friday, October 7, 2011

Family Camping Trip 2011

This past August we took our annual family camping trip. We went to the same place we've been going the last few years, Lower Bear Reservoir. Last year Beau cried all night long and he and Joel ended up in the truck at night. It was a long, not so fun, trip. So this year we were very nervous as to how he'd do. He did amazing. He slept no different from how he normally sleeps at home. And Bella did amazing on her first camping trip as well. She slept in her pack n play in Melissa's tent and had a blast during the days playing in the great outdoors.

"Is it time to go to the lake now? I've been waiting..."
Christa and Chris made it this year. I think Christa's last trip was 5 years ago. She's not one for camping. The Kennard FamilyMost of the gang.
Ashley, Janelle, Mom (Darla), Aunt Melody, Rachel, Grandma, Uncle Kenny, Kristin, Danny, Aunt Mary, Patrick, Melissa and Me (Vanessa)The cousins (we're missing Christa):
Danny, Kristin, Patrick, Me, Janelle, Melissa, Rachel and AshleyMelissa on the Kayak.Aunt Mary and Uncle KennyJoel and Beau out for a ride.Beau and Bella's favorite spot near the campsite. They could eat dirt/rocks, fill their water bottles with sand and even throw it at each other from time to time.Morning Coffee by the fire.Good Morning!

2 comments:

Name: Josh and Amy said...

How fun! Did you guys go swimming in the lake?

Anonymous said...

That looks like a great trip :) if you don't mind my asking where do you guys generally purchase your equipment? I'm in the midst of planning my family's first (hopefully annual) camping trip and I'm trying to scour the web in search of the best deals on the essentials, like tents, sleeping bags, etc. The best dealer I've come across so far is The Sportsman's Guide and their camping page. If you get a chance any advice/opinions you could offer would be amazing! Thank you in advance :)