Camping and The Runt Turns 3

As a family we decided that we wanted to go camping a lot this summer. So in April we started planning camping trips. We planned our first trip to be just a short overnighter up to North Fork May 7-8. The weather the first part of May has been laden with rain and snow showers. We weren’t sure if we should still go or if it would be too cold but we decided we would tuff it out.

It actually was quite nice. Not hot by any means, it was barely warm, but there were no complaints about it being too cold.

Friday we went for a short little exploration hike with the kids.

They really enjoyed throwing rocks and snow into the little pond that we found.

I tried snapping a quick little picture of me and the kiddos by the pond and this is the only one I got to take. Joshua peed right through his diaper all over me so we promptly headed back to camp.

Tyler and Josh going for a little walk.

My brother, Ty, found this deer skull on the hike that the kids thought was pretty cool.

Tyler and Ty thought it would look pretty cool as a hood ornament on Keely's car.

 Saturday was Allie's birthday so we started the festivities up camping.

When we got home from camping we hurried and got cleaned up and got ready for family to come over and celebrate Allie's birthday.

 Allie wanted a Strawberry Shortcake cake for her birthday. This is what she came up with.

Emily made Allie a cute little card for her birthday. I love that Emily and Allie are such good friends.

It is hard to believe that Allie is already 3. At the same time it is hard to believe that she is ONLY 3. She is such a smart little thing. She loves learning, she is getting pretty good at reading now, loves writing her name and other letters and loves counting to 100. She loves princess and playing with Emily.

Runt we love you. We are so glad that you are part of our family. You are such a funny, happy kid and your smile is contagious. LOVE YOU!