Family Camping Trip

Our weekend took us to the Cloverdale KOA for a camping trip with the cousins. What a fun time we had. The kids ran rampant through the campground, the parents relaxed by the fire, and everyone had fun.
Rich's parents came up for our first evening, and they spent the afternoon with the kids. It was nice to have someone else clean up after them for a bit...

Maeve loves camping. She gets to be dirty, and play with sticks and leaves and dead bugs. She probably eats most of them, but I was too busy relaxing to notice.

Our home sweet home for a few days. The campsites were packed together, but by Sunday night we had the entire place to ourselves. That was pretty nice!

Bath time in the wash basin. Who hasn't done that before? I have pictures of myself and my cousins taking baths like this when we were kids. Its all part of camping!

What camping trip is complete without golden brown marshmallows for all? The kids ate WAY to many, but you only get to be kids once.

Cannon was covered in marshmallow and dirt every night before bed.

Me and my awesome sis in law. If it weren't for us...this trip would not have happened!

Hubby and I enjoyed the time outdoors like we always do!

The kids ran off the marshmallows the next morning. Talk about endless energy!

My one and only niece is in love with Maeve. She was so sweet to her, and loved to be with her. Maeve will definitely grow up to adore Lolo as well!

These boys were always up to something. It was either playing "bad guys" or trying to hurt each other with sticks. It was so much fun watching them play without reserve!

The family. Notice that Maeve is still in her jammies? That was the easiest way to keep the rest of her body clean. I don't know if those pjs will ever be the same again though.

The whole crew. We managed to get this picture but Luke was hiding, Cannon was crying, and Peyton wasn't going to smile for any reason. Ah, the memories!

PS. Elissa and I (mostly I) came up with some pretty awesome sugar bombs to eat. I pretty much went into a sugar coma afterwards, but it was worth it.
Recipe #1 (My idea)
Cinnamon Graham cracker
Slightly undercooked brownie
Toasted Marshmallow
Cinnamon Graham Cracker

(kinda like a smores, but you replace the chocolate bar with brownie....mmmmmnnn!)

Recipe #2 (Her idea, and honestly, this was waaaaay better!)
Cinnamon Graham Cracker
Reece's Peanut Butter Cup
Toasted Marshmallow

(Soooooo good!)

Check out Elissa's Blog for more pics and her side of the story!