Birthday Camping Part 2

The next morning the boys were up at the crack of dawn.  Ok so that picture was actually taken the during the day but you get the gist – 3 little boys on one side of the tent. So very cute.

The picture below was actually in the morning when Ben and Alec woke-up. They invaded our side of the tent. 

I do not tell  a lie-yes, I fed them Pop-Tarts for breakfast. And leftover cheese pizza. They are now ready for college.

Since it was so early the boys and I took a walk while Erik rested a bit longer. We walked to the farm that campground is actually on. It was a good 1/2 a mile or so away. They were having so much fun-they didn’t even notice.

Then it was back to the site for a little more swimming. It was so warm out that we were already dreading having to leave. 

 

After spending some time at our ‘usual’ swimming hole, we walked around the campground to another section that had water access and let the boys explore.

But that’s another post for tomorrow.

Birthday Camping- Day 1

Alec wanted to go camping for his birthday-no big party – just a few friends in a tent. Erik and I hashed it a bit and decided it might be fun. So texted Courtney and she said Leo was ‘in’. I called Noelle and she thought I was crazy. “You WANT to take these boys camping? Really?”

Yep. Really.

I think.

It’s not like we were going far- only to Freeport. What could happen?  I mean really……

Then Leo wasn’t so sure he was ‘in’. And then Alec started throwing up.

I started to rethink the whole thing up until we drove out of the driveway at 2 on Saturday.

But things turned around completely.

I could not have asked for better weather/temps. The children got along fabulously. Amazingly. Like crazy awesome. The campsite was nearly perfect. Our visitors warmed my heart. It was better than I could have ever hoped.

The ride up:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had done a bit of research in planning this little outing.  I wanted something with plenty for the children to do but without it being crazy busy and sites crammed together. Recompense Campground in Freeport was nearly PERFECT. Upon finding our campsite –we discovered the water view was a bit obstructed but provided such a nice breeze on this 95% & 100% humidity day. Bonus the- little play structure was within view of our site – so while Erik and I were attempting to put up the tent- they boys were able to go over and play. We could keep an eye on them but provided them a bit of “freedom”.

 

Because the grassy field was beside us – we didn’t feel too closed in – and with ocean all around us – it was really just amazing.

After the tent was up – we went down to the water to cool off.

So many cute picture – I am having trouble choosing which to put up.

We were super lucky that Carrie and the girls drove up to the campsite to spend the evening hanging around with us. I feel so lucky for Alec that he was surrounded with friends that he has known all his life (all 6 years :) )

We let the kids play on the playground until it was dark. The kids loved the freedom – they made friends with other kids and they all played together.  It was just a really cool time to watch them just being kids. They thought they were all that and a slice of cheese staying up way past dark.  After Carrie and the girls left- we got the boys to bed. Leo promptly fell asleep. It took Alec and Ben an hour longer. This was mildly irritating but expected and really the only wrinkle in the whole trip. But since it was expected- we just rolled with it.

And went to bed with them.  :)

A preview

Chalking

It is still a verb. Alec woke us up at the crack of dawn so excited to go camping. And now that he had recovered from his illness- he was so very excited that he got 3D chalk for his birthday from Tiny & Wayne.

Yes, at 6AM we were outside chalking. It felt like late July/early August.

 

         

    

Twas a beautiful morning.

Oh so very, very early but so warm and inviting.

Summer arrived with a hot humid hug.