I guess one of the great things about being 15 months old is that everything's new. Last week it was the ocean and the lake, this weekend, it was MelodyJoy's first camping trip. Jeannette took all four kids up to Lake of the Woods for the annual camping weekend with a bunch of friends from church.How much I dislike camping has become a well-worn joke amongst our friends. I enjoy being with everyone but the dirt and the inconvenience more than detract from any positives. The boys and Jeannette love it,
though. They had their first fishing experience with the Muellers. (Jordan caught a perch, and will quickly tell you about the ones that got away.) Melody loved playing in the lake, though she slept in Jeannette's lap during her turn in the kayak.I couldn't get up to the lake until Saturday because I was at OIT's student affairs directors retreat at Yamsi Ranch. Jeannette suggested that I bring Melody home last night, rather than spending the night with the family. Hmmmm, tough decision . . . a sleepless night on the ground in chilly nightime, mountain air or a nice quiet night in my own comfortable, clean bed. So after a great dinner of Dick Howard's tri-tip steak, Melody's first camping trip came to an early close as we left Jeannette and the boys behind and came home.
Jameson hides out in the tent.
MJ signals Mom for "more" chocolate.
Jordan's first fish ever!
1 comment:
I just read your blog looking for the adoption in China portion.
Wow did that bring back memories. (by the way, I'm Dusty Penguins brother)
I used to stay at the Guangzhou Youth Hostel which is catty corner across the street from the White Swan.
My room was directly over the finger painter guys, and I would spend hours leaning on my window, drinking small cups of Chinese tea and watching the painters and the constant traffic of Americans pushing baby strollers around GZ Shamian Island.
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