Connor's 1st Camping Trip

This weekend, our family headed up to the foothills to Pollock Pines to a campground called Sly Park. We had a FABULOUS weekend and even though Michael and I consider ourselves much more of hotel-travelers, we realized camping is really a perfect vacation for Connor. We headed up Friday morning and spent two nights in the great outdoors. Since Mandy and Chad are experienced campers, they went up Thursday night and set up the camp site for us, and also planned and cooked all of the meals while we were camping. We ate better than we do at home... stir-fry, tri-tip, turkey burgers, teriyaki trout, and more. It was delicious! Our activities included boating, swimming, feeding the ducks, watching Peetie the squirrel, skipping rocks, singing campfire songs, roasting marshmallows, playing board games, napping, etc. It truly was a relaxing weekend and I really felt like we were able to get away! Towards the end of Saturday night, Michael and I started to complain about not having shower facilities, which I think jinxed us all... we woke up around 3am to a down pour. The rain continued and we had to pack up camp in the rain this morning. I can't remember the last time we were that dirty! Even with the rain and dirt- it was a very fun and memorable weekend. On the drive home, Michael and I reflected and decided that camping would no doubt be a part of our future... mainly because of the joy and excitement we witnessed in Connor's eyes. He was happy, filled with joy and wonderment, and so excited to be free and able to explore nature. Thanks to Auntie Mandy and Uncle Chad for planning such a fun adventure! Mallory- we missed you!