Camping

Tom really wanted to take Ellie camping again this summer.  As you may recall, last summer's camping trip was actually sleeping in a tent in our backyard.  So Tom, Ellie, and some friends of ours decided to take the kids camping up in the mountains.

Mom did not go, as I am not much of a camper, and Mackenzie wouldn't really tolerate it. 

From what I heard, they all had an awesome time, and even tried their hands at fishing! Ellie was very helpful while fishing, by calling the fish to come eat the bait! She was doing this by throwing rocks into the water. Thank God! I didn't want a dead fish in my freezer for 10 years like my parents had when I caught my first fish.

Ellie and Gavin - getting ready for bed

The campers at the lake

Ellie and Gavin

The campers - relaxing and eating beef jerky

The campsite

Ellie and Gavin in the tent

The campsite

Ellie and Gavin