First Camping Trip of the Summer

This was our very first camping trip for this summer. I absolutely love camping. There are some things in life that bring back great memories, ones that brings us great peace and joy, and now as a parent want to pass on those wonderful memories to my own kids. As a kid my family went camping at least twice a year. This trip was only Rob, myself, and the kids. It was a great time to relax and give our full focus on the kids. We decided to borrow my parents trailer, which was an absolute life saver. With three kids, including a 10 month old, it was nice to have a shower and good, warm bed for them to sleep. Thanks Dad and Mom!!!

                                     Taking a morning walk. There is something to be said about
                                                           a rock; kids just love them.

Of course there was a lot of bike riding. Tucker's bike had blown a huge hole in the tire right before we left for our camping trip, so he had to share his brother's motor cross bike.

                             Tucker wanted to be buried in the sand, and sister was loving it.

          Who said girls can't play with dump trucks. Sammy loves playing with her brother's.

Taking some time to teach a little baseball. Tucker started hitting the ball with the tee, but then Rob was throwing him the ball and after a few tries he finally got it.

Kemper is our little baseball player. He loves playing. I have never seen a kid, this age, so accurate with throwing and hitting a baseball. I was trying to take a picture of him hitting the ball, and he kept rotating so he could hit directly at me. I actually get scared when he hits or throws because I often underestimate his strength. And he is left handed!!! Look out Boston Redsox, you have your future pitcher!!! :)

What would camping be without some smore's. Tucker loved to roast them, but didn't like to eat them. So he would give them to me and just eat a marshmallow out of the bag. Silly Kid!

Kemper didn't want to but his marshmallow in the fire, so he would put the marshmallow on his stick and then eat that way.

                                                               Daddy and Sister!!
We ended up camping for two nights at Eagle Lake. It was real windy the first, but the next few days warmed up. Overall it was a nice family get a way. There will be a least one more camping trip this summer.

Some Great Fishing

This summer has been full of great times. One of our family outdoor adventures has been fishing. It all started with our local Susanville Fishing Derby. This was the first year that Tucker was able to participate in. He was extremely excited, and of course dad was too.

                                                      Tucker ready to go at 5:30 A.M.

                      My little fisherman. He caught two good sized fish. He was so proud.

Our next fishing trip was extremely fun. One Sunday we had decided to check out a reservoir about 45 mins. from town. It wasn't looking to be a real enjoyable trip; the road to the reservoir was extremely rough. I am talking the true dirt road, with boulders, and cliffs, and sounds that make you think your car is about to fall apart. And when we finally got there is was windy and cold. The moment we started fishing, the fish started biting, and the longer we fished the bigger the fish got. It was by far the best fishing of all times!!!!

                                                  Our catch of the day. Eight beautiful bass!!!

                            Rob and his brother-in-law Rob!!! Having the time of their lives.

For another family outdoor day; we heading to Antelope Lake for some fun in the sun, fishing, and playing in the dirt. I love these days. Being at the lake reminds me of my childhood, when we would go camping every summer with all the cousins; it truly was a great memory and I want it to be a great memory for my kids.

Kemper and Tucker taking a moment for a pictures. Not an easy thing to get them to do.

                                                      Rob helping Tucker catch a fish!!
This next trip was not a successful fishing trip, but it was a hiking one. We heading up to another small pound in the middle of nowhere.

                                                                Family photo opp

            Daddy with his baby girl. She already has him wrapped around her little finger.