Camping

Ever since David and I got married, we had planned to go camping. We finally went ten years later. We have been slowly saving up our camping supplies through the years. A tent here, some sleeping bags there, a propane stove (which we didn't bring because it is still packed away in a box somewhere). This weekend was free, the weather has been great, so we decided to go. Just one night at first to start off slow. We found a perfect place 70 min from our house. We thought we were all prepared. I put Mara's insulin, needles, etc in a cooler with the food. I thought I saw David taking it to the car. we got down there set up the tent, were about to start the fire to roast the hot dogs....when I asked David....where is the cooler I can't find it in the car? he said he didn't pack it, he thought I did it. It was still sitting in our home. So we are 70 miles from Mara's insulin and dinner. For a type 1 diabetic that is bad We had some nuts and chips. David went back for it, I stayed and fed the kids, nuts and chips. I had some insulin in her blood sugar checker bag with one needle. But we needed more. Anyway, David got back, we had a blast after that. Had hot dogs and s'mores. Told scary stories. The kids didn't get to bed till 11. After the kids went to bed David and I looked at the stars. It was amazing. I have never seen so many stars. We went to bed after that. I was sure glad I brought my blow up mattress, especially after laying on the hard ground with Ashlee trying to get her to sleep. Then Ashlee woke up at 6 am and Mara soon after. So they were tired today. But it was fun. I really like our tent, it sleeps 8 and has 3 separate little rooms. We got it at a day after thanksgiving sale 4 years ago.





Here is Mara and Ashlee enjoying see the sun rising. David took this picture, I was asleep still.





After the sun rose a little higher in the sky we all enjoyed a hike by the lake.

We are looking forward to doing it again, hopefully we will be more prepared too,

Labor Day

The weather was wonderful for Labor Day. We went to Lake Sakakawea and went canoeing, swimming, and general fun.