Our first camp out with our kids turned into quite an adventure. It started out like any other camp out. We met up with 3 other families and roasted marshmallows, enjoyed yummy, gooey smores, played steal the flag in the dark, and once the kids were in bed visited around "the campfire." Because Texas has been so dry, there was a ban on fires so we improvised with lantern light. We had a great time talking with our good friends and the kids were in heaven getting to sleep under the stars for the first time. (well in a tent of course. : )
However, at about 4 AM we woke up to lightning crashing and thunder booming, followed by a torrential rainstorm that lasted for the next couple hours. I was worried our tent would blow away in the wind or that the kids would be scared, but we weathered the storm and once I assured Makayla and Logan that we would be OK, they buried their heads under their covers and fell back asleep. Savannah slept through the whole thing.
However, at about 4 AM we woke up to lightning crashing and thunder booming, followed by a torrential rainstorm that lasted for the next couple hours. I was worried our tent would blow away in the wind or that the kids would be scared, but we weathered the storm and once I assured Makayla and Logan that we would be OK, they buried their heads under their covers and fell back asleep. Savannah slept through the whole thing. We woke up the next morning with only a few puddles in our tent, but to freezing cold wind. (At least cold for Texas) The night before was hot and humid, so it was a big shock. However, I piled all of the kids' layers of clothing on them and decided to try to enjoy the rest of our day.
We cooked a hot breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and eggs that tasted so good in the cold. Mike also made hot chocolate for everyone that began to warm us up. We packed up the camp after breakfast and almost made it out of there before it started to rain on us again. Since the rock would be too slick to hike up Enchanted Rock we improvised on the rest of our day.
All the kids huddled up under the play ground to keep warm while the parents finished breakfast and packed up camp.
If we had gotten to hike up Enchanted Rock, this is what it looks like. These pictures were taken on the 4th of July a couple of years ago. It reminds me a little bit of Southern Utah.
After we packed up camp, Mike wanted to make the most of his day off so we took the scenic way home. We stopped through Fredericksburg, a quaint little German town that has a lot of fun ambiance.
Then, we drove off through the mist, hoping we would find some fun things to do for the day. I opened the glove box and found our state parks guide and we picked two state parks near by to stop at on the long way home.
We cooked a hot breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and eggs that tasted so good in the cold. Mike also made hot chocolate for everyone that began to warm us up. We packed up the camp after breakfast and almost made it out of there before it started to rain on us again. Since the rock would be too slick to hike up Enchanted Rock we improvised on the rest of our day.
All the kids huddled up under the play ground to keep warm while the parents finished breakfast and packed up camp.
If we had gotten to hike up Enchanted Rock, this is what it looks like. These pictures were taken on the 4th of July a couple of years ago. It reminds me a little bit of Southern Utah.After we packed up camp, Mike wanted to make the most of his day off so we took the scenic way home. We stopped through Fredericksburg, a quaint little German town that has a lot of fun ambiance.
Then, we drove off through the mist, hoping we would find some fun things to do for the day. I opened the glove box and found our state parks guide and we picked two state parks near by to stop at on the long way home.
To be continued . . .
4 comments:
So you did get your post up from your adventurous camping trip. The pictures are even better than the hurried phone story. You are starting to make me feel bad though, I haven't posted anything lately because we haven't done anything lately. BOO HOO!!!! We should have gone to Texas after all. Luv ya!!!
So much fun! Your so good at finding fun things to do. I'm glad you guys stayed somewhat dry in your tents!
Sounds like an adventure. I love all the pictures.
I'm cold just thinking about camping. It's still snowing here. Although I don't know if it actually counts as camping if you don't even get to have a campfire. that's the best thing about camping-coming home smelling like smoke. Love the green water. Lots to do in Texas.
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