Camping - Round 2

Our second camping trip went really well. The weather was perfect (except for one t-storm) and the kids did great overall (lack of sleep is a given, of course). It was great to spend time outdoors with family. Annika LOVED riding her tricycle with Grandpa.

Happy 1st Birthday, Emma!

Uncle Jay bailing the tent after the thunderstorm (note the dip in the tent roof).
Uncle Jay teaching Annika how to make "wondernuggets." Is your curiosity piqued?
Heating up the wondernugget. yum yum.
Grandma playing washers. Check out that form!
Lauren and Emma enjoying some cousin time.

Pool time!
Annika jumped into Grandpa's arms over and over and over again.

This is the life - hanging out between Grandpa and Grandma!
Taking cover during the thunderstorm. Too bad there is no audio - we were dancing to some great salsa music (only available in rural Indiana).

A cave along the hiking trail.
The trail description read, "450 steps." Annika did most of them - way to go, girl!
No, the kids did not sign release forms.
Lauren saw big sister walking so she had to have her turn.
More ladders. . .

Nothing says camping like hot dogs over the fire. . .
Grandma's cookin' eggs for breakfast.
Grandpa, Daddy and Annika on the suspension bridge.

This was only a few feet from our tent. Elizabeth was blissfully unaware.

Getting ready for our hike.
An Uncle Jay sandwich! Annika is looking inside an old church from the 1800's.
Ornithologist in training. . .
Emma should have a birthday more often. Grandma's cupcakes are great!