Last week, we traveled to South Carlsbad State Beach for our official end-of-summer family camping trip. It was only a couple of days, but what an absolutely fantastic little getaway!
God granted us perfect weather, perfect water, and perfectly peaceful sunsets. I am so very grateful to my wonderful husband for planning this trip each year. Six months ago, he was up at six in the morning to prepare the computers for the mad rush to get our favorite space.
After a crazy summer of camps, moving Mom, and other very emotionally trying events, we were able to escape for a few days of simple, relaxing family time. And no injuries--no stings, face plants--just a little sunburn. Praise God for His infinite goodness, mercy, and awesome creation.
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| Mark prepares the kindling for our evening campfire |
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| Master Fire Builder |
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| John Michael was determined to get his kite in the air--to no avail |
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| Our new favorite camp food. Got the idea from Cub Scout Day Camp biscuits on a stick. |
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| Happy Campers |
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| We named our new culinary invention Dog in a Diaper (Steve nixed the cruder Logs in a Diaper) served with Grandma Gross' Baked Beans and cole slaw. |
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| My favorite part--the boys are now old enough to do all the dishes! Thanks boys! |
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| . . . for the perfect s'more |
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| The perfect marshmallow . . . |
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| Age-old pastime whittling |
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| My best attempt to capture the beauty of the night |
