Our Week in Pics

The Backyard Setup

This weekend we started a new tradition.  We read about the "Great American Backyard Campout" and decided it would be a good idea to see if our family of five can really actually sleep together in one tent.  My husband and I love camping and it has been a challenge incorporating kids into the mix.  We are going to brave it on an official trip in a few weeks.

All in all it went well.  My biggest complaint is having a non walker (note her PNP prison).  She loves to roam free on hands and knees but will have to suffer confinement while camping.  Complaint #2, Augie does not settle well to sleep and the tent was no exception.  He was bouncing off the canvas walls until about 11pm.  But, we have done our dry run and are looking forward to camping for real soon. 

Cooking over the fire pit

Happy Girl (for these 5 seconds at least)

 Last night we went to one of our favorite places.  It is a local dairy where the kids can feed hoards of goats, donkeys and a plethora of other animals.  My favorite part is the play area and it is so fantastic to be there on a beautiful night during sun set. 

And just for kicks.  Here is a picture of Rosie playing at the same place when she was >2. 

  And, today Catie & Augie joined me to meet up with a beautiful friend, God's Plan is My Joy.  It is always a gift to spend time with a good friend. 

Our little treasures that help us grow holier by the minute.

Boys are gross!