Camping with Kids- the trial run!

There are all sorts of things we are trying to "squeeze" in before baby #2 comes; anything from house projects, to family outings, to making freezer meals! Camping has been on that list for quite some time now, but due to all the rain we have gotten, plans have been pending. So on Father's Day, we decided to venture out and try it- take our inaugural camping trip with a toddler. The mission: to successfully spend one night, in a tent, with Matthew, at a campground, and all come home with our sanity.

I am happy to report that Matthew did GREAT and I couldn't have asked for anything more. He enjoyed the campsite and our "house" (tent), kept a safe distance from the fire, didn't wander off, went to bed when it was time, and stayed out of harmful things like poison ivy and dog poop. Really what more can I ask? Here are some pictures of our trip. We went to Giant City State Park, ate dinner at the lodge to "simplify" the experience, went on a beautiful hike in the morning, and made some wonderful memories!

Here is Matthew checking out the tent, sitting by the fire, reading bedtime stories, and then having his breakfast Monday morning. Then we were off to our hike. I know you are all dying to know what it looks like when you pass a 38 week pregnant lady on the trails, so . . . here it is !