There's just something about the woods, about getting away into a forest and smelling the smoke of a campfire. It's all the better when enjoyed with great friends and good food!
Ben and I were working on our rather large, unexciting "to do" list this past Saturday, when our friends, Eric and Kristie Arendale, called and invited us to join their family at Cumberland Mountain State Park - about an hour away. After weighing our "to do" list, which involved spraying thistles and folding laundy, among other things, we decided to drop everything and pack up! We've been talking about taking Ava camping, and both of us have great memories of camping growing up. We're so glad we dropped everything and went on an adventure!
We arrived at the park Saturday evening, set up camp, and came home the following afternoon. It was a short, spur-of-the-moment trip, but we had a great time! We hope to go back again this summer or fall and enjoy the lake and maybe take our bikes to ride. Here's a few photos of our adventure. Today, it's back to thistles and laundry... :) I just know I can find joy in doing those things!
The kids - Sam and Sera Arendale and Miss Ava enjoying snacks together.
Ava and Sera sharing some time together. I feel sure these two will be big buddies someday!
Enjoying our campfire that night. Ben, Ava and I are sleeping in the tent beside the airstream. The Arendales bought this airstream not too long ago and have been working hard to get it ready for it's maiden camping trip! It's a sweet set up!
After we went to bed, Ben and I woke up to noises outside our tent - like a rattling sound. We both said, "Do you hear that?", and we guessed it was raccoons. After a few minutes of listening and realizing we BOTH had to go to the bathroom, we heard a crash! It was the lid to the garbage can. So you can imagine us poking our heads out of tent and looking for raccoons on our way to the bathroom! We were armed with a mini flashlight. Thankfully, we didn't encounter him our way to the bath house. I bet he was watching us, though, because we heard him rattling the can again when we crawled back in our tent.
The next morning - we took a short walk/stroller ride around the campsites before we headed home.
I love this picture of Sera looking out of the camper!
Eric, Kristie, Sam and Sera Arendale - our friends of many years! We've been through a lot together, and we're so thankful for their friendship.
Our families together!
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