Our Favorite

There are few places that fit like an old glove.  You can go there for over three decades and love it more each time.  It's the perfect vacation- not a lot of work, quiet relaxation with everything needed for a fun family weekend.  Starting last Wednesday, we landed in our favorite state park campground where $18 a night campsite can buy you pretty much the perfect vacation.  Fishing out the tent flap, a sandy beach, nightly smores, a playground around the corner and most importantly- quiet, simple fun.  As a family, we've been going there for about thirty years to my knowledge.  Growing up, the old phrase 'make hay when the sun shines' pretty much sums up summertime as a kid.  But, at the end of summer when the wheat was in and most/enough of the hay was cut we'd load up for a couple nights of camping.  It really hasn't changed a bit... 

 Ryon still catching fish before breakfast...

 Lots of swimming, water fights and hosing down Auntie when she was trying to sun bathe :) 

Uncle RyRy rented a paddle boat- Kaleb loved it!! 

Due to Mom & Dad's stellar 'booking agent' ;)  They were able to have a camping cabin for the weekend- I figure if you've had hip replacement surgery in the past 6 months, that qualifies you for a promotion to 'cabin' status if possible.  Best $40 a person can spend! 

 This year, we landed there on the 4th of July.  

You won't find a bigger or more candy laden parade- anywhere!!  

Sometimes, after you've swam, played, ran around, stayed up late, skipped naps, chased Auntie, fished, and soooo much more- you're so tired you have to curl up for a little rest right in the middle of a crazy candy showering parade.  Because, your exhausted 3 year-old body- Just. Can't. Keep. Going.  

 But, with a little sugar from the candy bag and Uncle RyRy asking if you want to take a nap- you keeeeep going.  The fun wasn't over yet though... the annual 4th of July rodeo that evening following by a mega 'boom-fire' show.  It was great!! 

 Showing off our dance moves in the grand stands :) 

 Cheering for the broncs with Grandpa!

 Lots of fun hanging out with Gamma this weekend- oh, boy did we have fun!

 

Needless to say- we had a great time.  Obviously, Kaleb's 5 hour nap on Saturday was much needed and well earned. So glad we were able to hang out as a whole family this weekend.  Its Monday morning and the camping exhaustion hangover is still lingering.  Good times indeed :)