Camping Out Doors!

Micheal, Moema, and I camping!

So this past Friday night we had our ward camp out. We arrived around 4ish to the campsite. There was only one other family there. So we set up our tent, and like always I am telling Mike how to do it, although I have only been camping a few times and usually am wrong. Once set up, we drove out of the campsite to get an early dinner at the rustic and rugged Burger King. I know, I know BUT in all honestly a flame broiled burger did come from a cow and someone had to kill it for me.

Mike auditioning to be on Man Vrs. Wild! (just kidding)

Afterwards, Mike and I went on a hike named The Quantico Cascades Trail. I was excited, it was hot and I really wanted to dive in some cool water. About a mile down, or up I heard the gurgling sound of a small stream of water. As we approached the water, there was only a one or two feet deep stream. Ugh. The gurgling I heard was the "cascades" going over some rocks. I just sat in the heat enjoying the view, but being completely alone on the trail and away from everyone, Mike enjoyed some water and was even able to get his butt wet in the stream but it looked like he was going #2 in the water as he squatted down. After a short stay there, we headed back to the campsite, now filled with families and children.

The Quantico Cascades Trail lead to us to this!

We enjoyed some wonderfully hilarious skits, and then had some cobbler. The night was sticky and I think I was complaining more than the kids. It was a rough night, but that is what you do when one goes out camping. They let their primal instincts take over! One must survive, even if its only for one night. Needless to say I had very little sleep. I was up by 5:30 with the birds chirping music. I kept tossing a turning in hopes Mike would wake up, and we could hike around and catch the sun rise. When that plan fell through I just laid there listening to nature and its wonderful sound. I must admit, that even with all my complaining I very much enjoyed myself way to much. I want to go camping again and soon, hopefully near a lake or river where I can swim in some water!

I think the best part of it all was breakfast! There is just something I love about ward breakfast! It always seems to be excellent, no matter what! Here are some random pictures I took of kids, people, and nature.