Backyard Camping

I am pretty sure that it is a right of childhood to camp in your backyard, so when Adam mentioned it today, the kids first ever backyard camping trip began to take shape.

Sure, they have camped in a tent in the wilderness, and in a motor home on a river, but what can be better than pitching a tent in the backyard, last minute, and cozying up with your brother and daddy for the night...yes that does mean that I will be cozy in my own bed tonight! I may take Daddy's place tomorrow night, but besides liking the comfort of my own bed, there simply isn't room in our little tent, and the big one may be a tight squeeze in the backyard.

So, once the tent was up, the kids had brushed their teeth (inside, much to Nahla's chagrin), and put their jammies on, we read a story on the patio...

Had a cuddle with Daddy in the tent...ok it was more silly time than a cuddle, but what can you expect on their first backyard camp out!

Then the kids were on their own to go to sleep...

except of course for the bathroom break by the blueberries (there is a potty there, so no blueberries were watered in the making of this camp-out!)

And, a couple of hours, many more trips to the potty, numerous hugs, and a few arguments later, the monkeys are sleeping soundly!!!

Also, in the past month, the kids got bunk beds and now share a room. They are loving the new adventure and the joys of having 2 playrooms now!

I threw a birthday tea party for my grandma and was quite pleased with the results, so here is my little brag...I made all of the food you see!

Adam and I took a trip to Seattle, while the kids spend the weekend camping with Grandma and Papa (neither of which I have photos of...sorry)

And we took a family day trip to Gold Creek. The camera died after only one photos, but here are Adam and the kids looking a the crystal clear water

So, with only a few weeks of summer remaining before starting in on my new teaching adventure, I am feeling relaxed, fulfilled, and generally very fortunate for my incredible husband and 2 beautiful children. I couldn't be happier right now!