Camping Fun

We had a really fun time camping this last weekend.

We went with a few others from the ward and really enjoyed ourselves. It was a good family experience.

Other than Riley getting "marked" by the Schelly's dog twice, Tucker getting a number of scratches, Sammy getting the most bug bites (even after repellant application) and Sammy also getting a bird dropping on her head, the trip went off without a hitch!

Eve enjoyed being a leader to her little followers as they created dolls and boats out of reeds to set sail in the lake.

When going to bed on Friday night, we also got the rare opportunity to be front row to a very nasty sounding racoon fight! Luckily, they were on the other side of the palm tree, and we were safe in our tent, but it was intense. We didn't leave any food out for them to ravage, but others in the vicinity had. I am glad none of our ward members were pillaged.

We also heard a "stampede" of wild donkeys run through the camp before dawn. That was new experience for me too! Once again, safe in our tents still.=)

The boat was probably the favorite activity on Saturday morning and I am grateful the Schelly's took us around as it brought great smiles to the children.

I hope you enjoy a few pictures, including the sunrise pictures that I took as we got up Saturday morning. I couldn't decide which I like best, what do you think?