Camping

Our Family's only escape over the past few years has been camping. Taking 6 kids anywhere has not been in the budget. Thanks to a friend of Todd's we have been given all access to a motorhome. Although sleeping 8 people can be a bit cramped at times, that thing has been a pleasure. Last week before leaving for Dinosaur Land in Vernal, Todds friend wanted to see him. We were concerned there was an issue with us taking the mo-ho. Much to our surprise he had purchased a newer, bigger, badder motorhome and was letting us take it. Okaaaaay... so who lets a family with 6 young kids trash their brand new mo-ho before using it themselves? My kids were in HEAVEN! Bunk beds, slide-outs, TV's, dvd players, shower, room to set up a pack-n-play for Cannon. This thing has everything.

This has been the greatest blessing for our family. My kids have become so close and have made tons of fun memories. Todd and I are even planning a little surprise over Thanksgiving. Can't wait! A few pictures of what we do to keep busy while camping (when we're just hanging out at the campsite, not swimming or visiting cool places.)

Mallory is modeling her nature bracelet and belt she made on our hike. I got this idea from a magazine years ago. We wrapped duct tape around our wrists sticky side out. Then the kids could stick all the cool things they found on it. They noticed so much more than they would have otherwise.

Brigham is contemplating the meaning of life (or something.)

I brought a bunch of google eyes and let the kids find things to put them on. We called them Camping Critters. Quin decided this was one of his favorite things to do.

The only thing more boring than fishing is pretend fishing, with sticks. Especially when the stream doesn't have any fish.