So last year we started our first "annual Bend trip". Last year however, we stayed in a nice hotel and went swimming in the pool and spa everyday. It was lots of fun, so when Sam suggested we do a Bend trip every summer I was all for it. This year - he planned a camping trip -- a little different than what I was expecting. I am not much of a camper lover but Sam guilted me into it by telling me I'd be depriving the kids of camping childhood memories. SO off we went. We actually ended up camping in La Pine which is about 20 miles out of Bend. It ended up being kinda fun. We did a lot. But I froze at night - 39 degrees at night -- I froze!!! Other than that (and the dirt) - it was a nice trip.
the kids in the hammock - a favorite past time.........
making s'mores (notice Gwen's marshmallow is on fire) .............
Jackson was CONSTANTLY dirty. His walking skills are not yet mastered, so he would fall down every two steps. The most nerve racking was watching him wobble around the fire pit...
the kids love camping......... so I can't complain..............
Jackson roasting his first hot dog..........
Smokey the Bear came and visited our campground -- VERY exciting...........
aren't my boys cute??????
When Smokey came - his crew gave Addie and Gwen these binoculars -- they LOVE them!!
We went to Bend for a Free Concert in the Park.........
We went to the Lava Butte and went to the top........
We went out to the Lava Cast Forrest - it was cool - a bunch of cave type things created from lava encasing trees 6,000 years ago.................
We drove up to the top of a very tall mountian (8,000 up) - it was a little scary having the kids up there and it was cold ........................
We went to the Obsidian Flow -- lots of cool shiny rocks.............
Fun trip -- but glad to be home. :)
6 comments:
Your family is gorgeous! Addie is getting so old and she is so pretty! Gwen is adorable and such a doll! I just smile so big every time I see Jackson! I can't believe how cute he is! Sam is looking good with his hair cut too! And you're gorgeous as always!!!
Oh It looks so fun, I actually want to be there.
Your kids are so cute. I love seeing them all together in the camping chair. Looks like your family had a lot of fun.
April, thank you for the follow, and how nice to have you visit! Camping, the children, Jackson's dirty face... all made me smile, remembering. Shall I admit, my baby is 38... time goes too quickly.
Your family photo at the header is extraordinary! Love it! You have done a remarkable job on your blog and your family is beautiful. ;)
I'm glad you had lots of pictures! It was fun to see what you did this summer. Shane's brother lives in Bend! We've been there and to Sun River!
looks like fun! i haven't been brave enough to take my little ones camping. maybe next year...oh and by the way...gwen had it right-their is nothing better than a burned marshmallow for your smore!!! yum...
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