Another Campsite, Another Great Trip

I guess we are on the quest for the perfect campground. I know there is no "perfect" one, but we are enjoying the search. This past weekend was our second attempt. And after our trip we kindof rate it as whether we would return or not. After a little discussion, we decided we would go back there. Our goal was to go to Haning Rock Park so we settled on a campground near there. The kids really don't care where we go as long as we have the tradional camping things going on...which we did.

Of course we had many campfires. The kids are old enough now that they like to try and build their own fire. And we had to have a few smores also.

Let me just say that this was the PERFECT smore....which includes TWO marshmellows roasted to the point of smooshing but not burning. Bobby did such an excellent job on this one that we had to take a picture.

We added a little watermelon in the mix this trip since it is almost summer...Yummo!!

Friday night we had a rousing game of Phase 10. Daddy, Mommy, Caleb and Micah all drank coffee and played cards...so fun!! Micah learned he could use his toes to hold the cards too (which he thought was hilarious).

It was a wonderful place to ride bikes. Our kids love to ride their bikes everywhere...which is cheap, easy entertainment...so we are all for that!!

We went Saturday to Hanging Rock State Park. We couldn't have chosen better weather for the day...it was absolutely beautiful!! We went on two mini-hikes to see two different waterfalls (so gorgeous). Then, we hiked up to Hanging Rock. I think we should have done the hardest hike first and got it over with, but we chose the opposite approach...start small and build on that...and momma was pooped about half way up the last hike. But, we just marveled at God's creation. Bobby had talked to the kids that morning in devotions about how the heavens declare the glory of God...how true it is. We can do nothing but praise Him for His creation.

At the start of the hike all the kids had found a walking stick...kind of a tradition for us. (not sure why but they like to have a stick when walking) Of course, most of them loose the sticks somewhere during the hike, but Caleb is usually the one that keeps his all the way to the end.

At the top of Hanging Rock. If we look a little tired, well...we all were!! But the view was gorgeous!! Definitely worth the hike. I was so proud of the kids. They were actually doing better than me. I mean if a 4 year old can make it, then I should not have been as out of breath as I was. (I'll blame it on the altitude) ;) We did take a break and just sit and take it all in. Then we regrouped and got ready for our descent.

They had a pool at the campsite, which the kids absolutely loved. We crashed Sunday (after our many hikes the day before) and laid around at the pool for a good part of they day.

We tried some fishing...we'll just say they shouldn't advertise this as a fishing pond. We officially named it a large puddle. But, Caleb & Micah wanted to try it out anyway.