This past weekend we took our very first camping trip with Vander up to Payson. It was also the first trip (hopefully of many) with my sister Tarah and family and my Mom and Dad. It was definately a new experience camping with a 7 month old- but he was SO good the entire time, so I cannot complain. This was also my first time camping in my adult life at a campground (we usually go drive out into the mountains and find a good quiet spot) and it was definately a new experience.
The trip started with the camp ranger telling us to pick "whatever site we want" and to just let him know which one we picked. We found an amazing spot at the back of the site. We spent an hour setting everything up including- 2 tents, all chairs, tables, camping kitchen, pack and play, bedding and more- All while Vander sat very patiently watching us in his bumbo on the picnic table.... Went back to tell the ranger where we went and he says "oh, you can't go there, that spot is reserved". We then proceeded to take the entire camp down and scrambled to find a new site before the sun went down. Vander spent about 2 hours sitting like such a good boy in his bumbo just watching us set up.
Needless to say, we will be doing this again, and much more often!
Also, it is important to note- My camera died on day one after the first photo (forgot to charge it.....awesome...) So my loving sister Tarah took a few pictures and graciously shared them with me. Thank you Tarah for your assistance in documenting our trip!
After the first night there. Vander- Happy as a clam. Joel- Exhausted from a practically sleepless night. Between keeping the dogs from barking and the baby sleeping... It was a rough first night.
Vander was having a blast in the tent.
Chillin on his blanket at the site. Happy as long as he had a few toys.
Eatin' his first nilla waffer. MmMmmM
Vander...... king of the forest
After his 2nd night of luscious sleep. You can tell he slept very well cuz he has swollen Ingram sleepy eyes :)
Joel and Maddux sword fighting with sticks
The boys "talking spot"- very conveniently located near the sodas ;)
Family hike through the forest behind camp
Mom and Dad- Their first camping trip in about 20 years! YAY!
Joel and Vander at the fish hatchery
Vander loved looking at the massive amounts of fish.
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I LOVE the King of the Forest picture! hahaha! What a little stud! We had a blast camping. Sorry for the sound disturbance from our tent. I'm surprised the fun little ranger never came by to tell us to shush our kids up! :)
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