camping

 We started Memorial Day weekend off with a camping trip.  We sure are glad that Ben was home to help us remember those who serve our country!  Ben had work off on Friday too, so Thurs afternoon we headed out to a local state forest where camping was FREE (that's a pretty rare thing in the East) and we beat the crowds.  We really had a blast and the weather was great for camping.  Rhone loved that there a practically no rules when you are camping.  We cooked dinner and dessert and popped popcorn and Rhone even roasted some tiny marshmallows.  We drove out into a clearing once it was dark so we could gaze at the stars.  Sylvie was a good sport too.  She would just look up and stare at all the trees moving around her.  Sylvie only woke up once that night and she didn't even disturb Rhone.  The next morning we cooked a dutch oven ham and bacon frittata and Rhone went on a treasure hunt. We crammed a lot into our trip, but we had to get back in time to set up for our yard sale Sat. morning.  We cleared just about $200, but it was sure a lot of work.  The good news is that we have a lot less junk to move.

Helping mom with the outdoor cooking

 

Mmm the upside down pineapple cake turned out pretty yummy

This was everyone's first time popping popcorn over a fire and we didn't even burn it.  Plus it provided us with lots of entertaiment

Rhone spent a long time trying to throw popcorn into our mouths (remember that part about no rules when camping). I am happy to say that I caught the first piece

Rhone even caught one in his mouth, but not this one.  See it hitting him in the neck.  We were all laughing pretty hard about this little game.

Rhone and Ben found these chairs at local discount store.  Ben was pretty excited to be honoring both his and Rhone's birth states.

Sitting around the fire and snuggling Sylvie was the perfect pass time.

Snoozin away.  She is such a sweet sweet baby

Roasting the marshmellows all by himself

Bed time story. Ben was pretty mad I used the flash

Sylvie even has her own little sleeping bag in her pack and play

Look at this tiny frog!

Sylvie's view

X marks the spot of the treasure

Family photo.  It was mighty humid in the morning.