A Camping We Will Go

We finally got out the camp trailer this weekend and kicked off our summer time camping trips. Mike still insists he hates camping, but I think somewhere deep down he's starting to like it (at least that's what I tell myself). We started out this year by heading to Granite Flat campground in American Fork canyon. This was a campground that we found merely by accident last year and fell in love with it. So I was sure to book us in there this year as well. Our friends Scott and Holly also came to the same campground with their trailer so we were able to play with them and share meal times. On Saturday, Papa Ringo, Grandma Judi, Uncle Ryan and Tyler drove up to visit our camp and to go fishing at Tibble Fork Reservoir. They only caught one little trout that they threw back but it was still nice to visit and relax. Zaric and I dipped our toes in the cool water and they ran around soaking up all the extra attention and pestering Papa. After they left, our little family went on an adventure up a mountain road to see Silver Lake since we had never seen it before and couldn't get up there last year in the rain and snow. It was quite the rough road, but so worth it. The water is so clear and blue in that lake. And even though it was 3 miles higher up in the mountains than the reservoir, the water was also warmer. We were wishing we had brought some swim suits for the boys to splash around. Mike and Caleb spent time skipping rocks and the boys ran around and found the mud puddles. Then it was back to camp for dinner and roasting marshmallows and lounging by the fire.

We left camp early this morning and headed home. Our initial plans changed but we took advantage of still having most of the day and took a break from unpacking and other chores to take the boys to see Toy Story 3. The twins were being a little rambunctious so Mike didn't get to see all of it but me and Caleb did and we loved it. I already can't wait for it to be on video.

What a great weekend. I'm looking forward to next weekend being a long one and a holiday. Also this week will mark my official "permanent" day at SLCC. I'll still be helping out there as needed, but am looking forward to more family time and not a regular schedule of going in. Bring on the week, I am ready !