Castaways

We took an impromptu camping trip this weekend.  We camped on Lake Conroe very close to the water.  This particular campground was small, but had great ammenities.  It had canoeing, fishing, a pool, gameroom, volleyball net, pancake breakfast on Saturday, among other things.  The bathrooms were also better than any other camping facility that I've been to.  The weather was clear so the starry sky was gorgeous.

 Brian and the girls went swimming and got sunburned during the day. That night a cold front blew in and the temperature dropped to 52 degrees.  With the cold front came very strong winds. 

We camped on a promotional rate at this members-only RV park. The catch was having to endure an hour long presentation on becoming members of the Castaways RV park and other nationwide parks. They put the pressure on us to purchase a membership, but Brian and I didn't budge.



I decided to document the Funny and Memorable Moments from this camping trip. (no real particular order, just thought it would be fun to count them down) 

#11  Everyone was prepared for the cold front.... except my husband. He packed only T shirts, sandals, and shorts.

#10 S'mores in the microwave are not as good as over a campfire.

#9 I almost knocked myself unconscious on the doorframe of the truck. I now have a big goose egg on my head, and a killer headache. In a completely different situation I also got knocked in the face by the metal canopy pole. I'm a bit banged up.

#8 The sales manager called Brian stubborn.

#7  Our heater works in our camper! Too bad we all froze in the middle of the night because none of us were smart enough to turn it on until 6 am.

#6 Once we arrived back home Arden went straight to the backyard grass to potty. I guess it takes her a bit to transition back from camping mode.   

#5 Our camper can withstand 25 mph winds. So can our canopies.... once they are up and not knocking people in the head.
 
 #4 We are pretty sure we witnessed a non-member guy use the hot tub to take a bath.

#3  Brian asked our seven month old at dinner time if he was hungry.  Jack responded by opening his mouth like he was about to take a bite.  Pretty sure his love language is food.

#2 Our fan blew on high...... and wasn't plugged in.

#1 Brian rolled through one of those "optional" stop signs as we were leaving the campground.  Arden said in a stern authoritative voice, "Daddy, that's a stop sign.  You are supposed to STOP!  Es, Tee, Oh, Pee.  That spells stop, Daddy!"  Nothing like being called out by a three year old.




 

First time for Jack to wear a jacket

 

Grrrrr

        

Arden running scared and screaming all the way from the swing to tell me about a little bitty spider

We enjoyed our promo stay.  Too bad we can't go back without a membership, but for $5K I can make my own pancakes :)

Summer Dayz

 

We had an eventful summer.  In addition to the other blog posts from this summer, here's a recap of Summer 2012.  (Beware, if you don't like pictures, this post is not for you!)

 

 

 

Made edible play do with the Greens...

and then ate the play do.

 

Fed the geese...

and fed the baby.

Went to the pool....

 

and went to Summer Camp.

 

 

Played outside......

 

and learned how to swing without help!

 

Caught a fish....

 

and a turtle.

 

                                                      Picked blackberries....

                                   and then ate homemade blackberry cobbler.

Ran a 10K

                                              
                                              or ran around in mom's shoes.

 

fell asleep on the couch with "Sweet Blankie"

 

and on the floor with highheels 

 

 

 

Went four wheelin with dad....

 

and played Princess Tic Tac Toe with dad.

 

 

Had sisterly moments...

 

and then almost dropped sister on head.

 

Rode in the 4th of July Parade

 

and saw 4th of July fireworks!

 

Made a naked egg

 

or just swam naked!

 

Flew a kite at the beach....


Buried dad at the beach...

                                   and got eaten alive by mosquitos at the beach!

                                                    
                                                         Played with Food...



edible artwork

Played with Paint...

homemade paints

                                                            Played at Itz.....

 

 and played in the mud!

 

But don't think we did NOTHING but PLAY.  There was WORK involved too....

 

home improvements..

school work.. 

house work...

 

and yard work.  pulling weeds, ugghhhh

 

And if you're 3 then the weeds are "pretty flowers"

 

 

There you have it!  2012 summer is all wrapped up.  It was so much fun staying home with the kids.  I'm sad to see summer come to an end, but am looking forward to all the merriment that Fall brings.