Countdown to Camping... Again

Here we go again. We're dusting off the tent, checking the air mattresses, looking for the right outfits, making lists, and saying some prayers. Why? Because it's camping time!

And if you're wondering about the prayers? Well, we need them that's why we say them. Adventures likes to follow us, as much as I try to ditch them. If you didn't know us last year, here is the heart stopping storm that struck our campsite. I'm really not looking for any excitement this time.


Just a leisurely camping trip. Nothing more.

But I guess with five kids and two adults and one tent you're pretty much asking for it.

Miss Em is a year older and has changed quite a bit from her last camping trip. She's walking now, that should add to the challenge. Keeping her in OUR campsite is already painting an impossible picture in my mind, and the phrase, "where's the baby!" is already screaming in my head... repeatedly.


Of course on the bright side, the White Mountains will be very safe for other campers while we are there. There is guaranteed to be No bear or moose sightings, as they will all be running for THEIR lives at the sound of my children's screeches.. I mean happy, laughing voices!


And there will be stars and crickets and fireflies. Peaceful sunrises and sleepy exhausted children. Yummy cooking, and marshmallows. Scary stories by the fire, and the best, the very best thing... cuddling in the tent.

We're crazy enough to do this every year. We must love it!

* all photos are from last years trip.