Common Mom

Another weekend full of fun has come and gone. We went on our maiden voyage camping with the new-to-us pop-up this past weekend. It was great! We went to a beautiful state park and had the best weather we could have asked for. We get to see the mountains every single day from our home, but I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of looking at them. We got to see the Spanish Peaks from our campsite every morning when we woke up - it was beautiful and so peaceful! And the sunsets were amazing . . . no pictures yet, but check back for a Wordless Wednesday appearance We got our fishing licenses for the year and Jason caught a fish! He was so excited . . . did the whole baiting, catching, and reeling in himself. He really wanted to keep it and cook it over the fire, but it was much too small. Keira tired of fishing and gave her pole to Dan while she and I started walking back to the campsite. When Dan and Jason got back, Jason showed me a picture he took . . . Dan caught some “bait” - the teeniest tiniest fish ever . . . all with Keira’s lovely Barbie fishing pole - he was feeling quite manly We took the kids’ bikes with us, and Jason thought it was great that we told him he could go anywhere in the campground he wanted as long as he knew is way back. He slowly started going further and further away and being gone longer and longer - he had such a great time! Keira is still learning to ride her bike and couldn’t keep up with Jason, so she decided to run after him because she can run faster than she can ride right now. It was HILARIOUS! Jason would take off on his bike, and Keira, in her yellow shirt, jean skirt, and yellow crocs would take off running after him. We’d look to the other side of the loop to see Jason ride by, followed by a flash of yellow, giggling and giggling. When they’d get back to our campsite, Keira would be huffing and puffing, but that never stopped her from following Jason around. She’s such a trooper and is always trying to keep up with big brother, in her own little independent way. It was pretty toasty out, so we spent an afternoon at the swim area playing in the sand and the cool water, which is always fun. Man I miss Minnesota water! But I wouldn’t give up my mountains for anything right now Family time, campfires, s’mores, hikes - no phones, tvs, or schedules to keep - what more could we ask for? We had a great weekend! We’re definitely looking forward to our next camping trip - who knows when that will be, but we’ll definitely get one more in before the end of summer.