Well, we did it. We've talked about it for years...at least I have talked about it...a family camping trip. Our neighbor (Jill Chalfie) invited us to crash her family camping trip over the long weekend. I would consider it "half" camping - the best kind! Yes, we slept in tents, but we camped on Jill's sister's lawn in Grand Junction, Iowa, so we had full access to power, indoor plumbing, even a big enclosed shed for dining.
There were probably 30ish people in all camped out on the lawn in tents and RVs.
I loved the view from our tent window...corn.
Here are all of the campin' kiddos. Mitchell is in the middle with his superman pjs on and Mav is 2nd from the left in a maroon jacket. They had a BLAST playing outdoors on the farm with the other kiddos. In fact, on our way home, Mitchell already asked when we're going back.
There were so many fun farm things to do. They have a chicken coop (one morning they made farm fresh egg sandwiches for breakfast!) with a bunch of chickens and one turkey named Tom. Tom was very tame and let the kids pet him.
Being out in the country was so refreshing! Here is a picture taken looking away from the house at the front lawn. Their oldest son, Kyle is flying a kite in the front yard. The black dot in the upper right corner is the kite.
Their neighbors have a small pig farm, so the kids enjoyed seeing the stinky guys.
Jill's brother-in-law owns farm equipment dealerships, so we stopped by to let the kids climb around on some of the machinery. Obviously, Mitchell loved it! Lil' Maverick napped through it :(
The women of the family are very crafty, so they organized a craft for the weekend too (rug made of t-shirts). I didn't finish mine :(
All of the kids loved rides on the Cub Cadet around the farm.
Maverick was a little too small for the cub cadet, but he was game for some wagon rides...complete with a beer box back rest.
Mitchell was especially fond of their sandbox. He's already made a special request for Army tanks and Army men for our sandbox at home! Look at the size of this thing...ours can't compete!
The adult guys even snuck in a round of golf on the local course. Maverick was helping them brush up on their skills before they left.
All in all, we had a GREAT time and would do it again in a heartbeat. Maybe they'll invite us back next year? :)
3 comments:
What a great time! Reminds me of my parents' farm. : )
Maybe you should move to Iowa. Ames, Iowa.
So glad you all had a great labor day weekend!! : ) Katy
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