Friday, July 10, 2009

4th of July weekend

Over the fourth of July weekend we went back to Pine Grove Furnace. Thursday night we hung out at our camp site. Friday we spent the day at Laurel Lake with my SIL Maria and her two boys Mitch and CJ.



Dale fixes Kaden's boo boos.

Saturday morning started out with a hike up Pole Steeple. We hadn't gone far when Bryson had to stop and relieve himself! LOL!

After we had been to the top Dale suggested we go down a different way. He assured us it was only a few more minutes longer. HA! It turned out to be two miles longer than our trip up the mountain! These next few pictures were taken on the way down. We're all exhausted and Kaden was crying over being accidentally poked with a stick. Kaden did pretty good on our hike, but toward the end had to be carried.





We're still trying to figure out the best way to cook while camping. This time we tried the gas stove, quicker than an open fire. The day before we did do hot dogs over the fire, and of course, smores!Sunday morning breakfast we used our electric skillet. Avery, Bryson and Kenzie were the cooks for that meal.
Each time we camp we come up with a list of what we need for the next trip to make things easier. We have a gas stove, now we're thinking a portable gas grill would be nice too!
Our next camping trip is to Knoebels Amusement park with our good friends the Baughman's. Can't wait!

4 comments:

Angie said...

Looks like tons of fun!

Kaden is looking so big. Who was the lucky person that ended up carrying him the rest of the way on the hike?

We have a small portable propane grill that was given to us but we have never used it and likely won't. Do you want it? I can send it along with the Milam's if you want it. NOt sure if you would need a bigger one. It is pretty small.

Angie said...

Oh, and everyone I know is going to Knoebels. I miss it so much.

Dottie said...

Looks like you are really enjoying your camper and summer! I am so glad for you!

shell8170 said...

Cute pics...I love camping and you are so lucky your family goes and seems to enjoy it. I can't get mine to leave their technology or to go around the bugs their words not mine LOL

Have fun on your trip :)