Sam Owens Campground

We finally got in our first weekend of camping this summer.  We have been telling the kids that they could each take a friend camping this year, so Keith took his buddy Josiah and Kelly took her friend Natalie.  I really enjoyed getting to know both kiddos a lot better.  I know Josiah pretty well, but this was the first time I spent any time with Natalie.  She is a sweetheart!  And about as funny as they come.

It was our first time up to Sam Owens Campground.  Absolutely loved it!  Nice big campsites, tons of wildlife and right on the lake, although I would suggest bringing water shoes because it's  bit rocky on the beach.  We will definitely be going back there again.

Thursday night and Friday wasn't the best weather.  It rained and was cold, but the sun came out on Saturday and Sunday and we enjoyed the warmth.

Keith and Josiah

Kelly and Natalie down at the Lake

The girls thought this was the best climbing tree ever. They were eventually asked to get off it by the forest ranger.  They were not happy about it.

Kelly and Natalie quickly became great friends

 

Bella's not to sure what to think of camping.  She likes to be with us but at the same time really doesn't like being a dirty dog.

Campsite

Everywhere they went they held hands

It was really cold this day, but it didn't stop them from getting in the water!

The boys loved playing in the fire

Looking a little to grown up for me.

We took a hike up to Sam Owens grave

The kids played a lot of Uno

It was a really fun weekend, and as I watched the kids with their friends I was reminded of how much they are growing up.  This time wont last forever.  We're definitely making time for more weekends like this because before we know it they'll be grown and gone.   We had so much fun and a great time relaxing.