Sunday, June 14, 2009

Camping - Lunga Park, Quantico

We went camping with the Boy Scouts again this weekend. This time we went to Lunga Park in Quantico, VA for two nights. We had so much fun once again! I don't know if it is the camping itself I enjoy or spending time with friends and family. The other families are so nice and it is wonderful to sit back and watch the kids just run and play all day long. This time we were near water so the kids got to go swimming. Everybody caught something and Owen became quite a serious fisherman! He was the last one out there and became quite skilled at trying to catch the biggest fish! Here he managed to catch one upside down (that was one dumb fish!)! It was warm and buggy - I have never seen so many ticks in my life!!! I think we must have pulled at least 50 ticks of of our family over the course of the two days - some in very interesting places! It stormed last night and the boys were terrified. We ran to the van and stayed in there for a while - what a scene we must have made - running through the rain, screaming children, hysterical at 10:30 at night - and we were the only ones! Anyways, we made it through the storm and everyone slept like babies....despite being wet. Once again...I didn't know if I would enjoy it, but I really did. I hope the kids have made some special memories camping - I know I have.
The beautiful sunset on Friday night
Making a mess eating smores - his favorite!
I don't know if he got any marshmallow in his mouth!
Ripples on the water
Owen and one of his many fish.
Hiking with friends
One of Logan's" hundreds" of fish - so he says!
My sweet little boy

Another catch (with the help of Mr. Mark!)
Emma and Logan
Logan on the hike
Logan and Josh on the dock

The kids posing for Mom
Emma and Amanda enjoying their foil dinners.

I was not a happy camper when all of the kids were out on the dock. I was sure that somebody was going to fall in!!!! Luckily nobody did!
Emma and her little friend Tatum.
Emma by the lake
Jonathan and Owen on the hike
Daddy lending a helping hand to Logan
Mmmmm...roasted hot dogs over the campfire
A fine bunch of scouts!
Until next time....

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Great Wolf Lodge

Emma's girl scout troop sold enough cookies that they earned a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge. I went as a chaperone and we had a blast! The girls had fun swimming and playing in the water park and I had fun relaxing by the pool.
Girl Scout Troop
Emma and Mary splashing around!
BFF - Mary, Emma, and Amanda
Two cuties!
Girls having fun!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Are you Still There?

I know, I know...you've been wondering where we've been. Well...we've been playing baseball, softball and going to scouts. I've been working on end of the year school stuff including report cards, slide shows, and tons of paperwork...not to mention coaches gifts, a trip to New York, and the everyday tasks of life!!! We've been a little busy...but I wanted to try to squeeze in a few pictures.
We only have 4 more days of school - so hopefully the madness will end soon. I will post a few pictures now...but I promise, things will return to normal very soon - I hope!
Miss you all! Here are a few photos from Memorial Day weekend.