Weston

The weekend of Sept 11, we did the most American thing we could think of. We went camping. We talked the Braleys into making the trek to Weston State Park with us. They went early and got us 2 campsites. We showed up about 4 to set up camp and the kids instantly starting playing in the dirt. We managed to eat dinner and hang out for a little before the rain moved in. We spent about an hour hanging out in the car waiting for the rain to stop. Then we went straight to bed. Madison slept in her new sleeping bag (christmas present last year) and actually slept in it this time instead of on top.
The next day we made a gourmet camp breakfast (eggs, sausage and cinnamon rolls). And then hiked one of the trails there at the park. It was a little longer than I thought it was going to be and the kids and I were pretty tired after.
Then back to camp for lunch and hanging out until the Bennetts showed up. Once they came we headed to O'Malley's for dinner. Then back to camp to play, make the campfire and eat smores.
All weekend there was butterflies all over the place. It must have been migrating season. Alex even caught a couple. They also found some toads. The kids played in the dirt and gravel under the picnic tables when they weren't catching butterflies. It was good to be camping again. But we were all exhausted when we got home.
Reading to Maddie and ChrisChris, Maddie and Alex playing

On our hike.
The group, Murphy the dog, Randy, Caroline, Chris, Alex, Amy and Maddie.
Maddie and Chris posing on the bench. Madison was being ornery on purpose.
Stickers during quiet time.
Maddie and I waiting for the campfire.