Pictures Tell the Story

First and foremost...I LOVE CAMPING. Just call me 'Camper Barbie' - what I was dubbed by 4 11 year olds. That and 'The Paris Hilton of Camping'. Kids are funny man.

I was a little worried about sleeping in a tent, but that proved to be unnecessary. In fact, I think I slept better on the ground than I ever do in my bed - go figure. Since my camera was permanently around my neck, I'll let the pictures tell the story. The first would be the turtle, who apparently is a permanent fixture at the campsite. He isn't QUITE 10 feet wide..but he definitely is an old dude. Isn't he cute?

Sheila is a master camper, got this tent put up in minutes. I'd like to say I helped, but I don't think holding something for two seconds counts.


Then there was Steve, the park ranger dude. Steve and his wife Margie have an open relationship, and he wanted us to come over for a drink after the kids went to bed. Steve also brought Sheila a rose, and as you can see, we found a vase. Nobody went to Steve's for a drink Saturday night, but as soon as I emerged from the tent Sunday morning, he was there with the golf cart to drive me to the bathroom. Can you say stalker?



We watched a beautiful sunset, while my children loved on each other. Ok, technically Evan is biting Hudson - which I guess is better than the spitting.


The kids found some baby wipes in my car, which they decided to use to 'wash' it. I wish I had the 'after' picture. Needless to say, I'm in dire need of a car wash.


We cooked some great camping food...smores and all. This is Hayden's bff Jacklyn, Sheila's daughter. They have been friends since they were babies, and I'd venture to guess they will stay friends til they are old ladies. Jacklyn is one of those kids who makes my life easier when she comes over. Like a daughter minus the attitude.



Sunday we woke up to some CHILLY weather, and naturally were totally unprepared. The kids just ran around and played while I layed in the grass relaxing and reading a book.

On our way home, we stopped at this place called Robbies, where you can feed the Tarpon.


That's the story of our little camping trip. It was AWESOME..and such a great way to actually ENJOY my children. Really just ENJOY them. And I know for a fact, they enjoyed each other. Go figure.