We were invited to spend a weekend at the lake with some friends from Billings. I figure, if they are willing to drive 4 hours to spend the weekend with us, we can drive 30 minutes and make it happen. We borrowed a tent from our friend Tessa (thanks again) and Jeff helped us set up (thank goodness). Friday night we spent around the fire chatting and relaxing. The perfect way to start a camping weekend.
The next morning, the kids headed to the lake with the fishing poles hoping to catch anything.
After breakfast, we loaded up onto the boat and headed out. It was a beautiful morning. The air was fresh, the water was still, and the sun was shining. Absolutely perfect.
Who can resist such prime conditions?
Jeff showed us how it was done on the slalom ski.
And Ethan was excited to try out the tube.
Ethan smiled the whole time and try as he may, Jeff couldn't knock him off.
We went back in for lunch and low and behold...........a fish! Not worth keeping of course, but Tyler was proud.
We decided to go over into a little cove we saw earlier and swim. Elliott thought it was much smarter to just sit on the tube. Ethan jumped off the rocks, and Amie, Calsey and I did some swimming. It was so hot, the water was very refreshing.
Snacking before dinner is a must when camping. :)
Then, Elliott got brave. We brought their bikes, and they were riding like crazy on the dirt road. Elliott came over and told us he wanted his other training wheel off (the only one he had on). Jeff promptly removed it and he was off! He rides at mach speed, and not having a training wheel didn't even phase him. Only one crash when he couldn't stop going downhill. I swear, this kid is unstoppable. I'm scared for our future with him. :)
No camping trip would be complete without s'mores. Ethan is impatient so he just starts his marshmallow on fire...........
And lets Tyler blow it out for him. Silly boys.
I had to have a pic to prove I was there of course. Not bad for a self portrait by the fire.
Saturday night, while sleeping, I was woken up to the sound of sniffing and chomping. My heart skipped a beat until I figured out it was a dog. After he left our camp site, he headed down to the water for some splashing around. I was less than impressed, but glad it wasn't a real "wild animal".
Sunday morning, we ate breakfast and headed home. Lucky for me it was a short drive. Thanks again Amie, Jeff, Tyler and Aubrey. We had a great time!
Now I have to get ready for school. On Tuesday, we will have a 2nd grader. Watch out world. Here he comes. :)
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