1st Night Camping

The kids experienced their first night of camping on Friday night.  Scott had originally planned on golfing for his birthday on Saturday, but we started a project a few weeks ago that needed to get done this weekend.  So instead of golf for his birthday (which he did get to play on Monday), he decided to go camping with the kids.

He came home from work and took the kids to the store to get the necessary camping supplies (sugary drinks, glow sticks, gum….you know….all the essentials).  The kids apparently talked to everyone in the store and told them that they were camping (and also ask them their name).

This girl was so excited...

 They cooked hot dogs, made s'mores, watched a movie (Fox and the Hound), and caught lightening bugs.  Elli decided to let the lightening bugs go after watching a sad part of the movie.  Fox and The Hound always makes her cry.

We think they fell asleep around 10:30 (Bella also slept in the tent with them) and Elli woke up around 6:30 to use the restroom….which Connor then woke up.  They laid down for another 45 minutes and then were up for the day.

Those 3 had so much fun!  They both ended up taking over 3 hour naps the next day! And while they were camping, Scott told me to take the night off.  So….I ended up doing touch-up paint for 5 hours….I know I'll regret not taking the night to relax, as things are about to get really busy with this new baby!  Oh well….I got things done and the kids and Scott had fun….it was a successful evening for everyone!