Our Annual 4th of July Camping Trip

We are home and happy after a wonderful camping trip up in Oregon at Fort Stevens with Dave's side of the family. I was actually really sad to have to leave and wish we could have stayed longer! (Never thought I'd hear myself say that being 7months prego, with a toddler, and driving a total of 28 hours there and back! And sleeping on the ground, big belly and all) But yes. This camping trip was probably the MOST relaxing trip we have been on with Caleb. EVER! I can't believe I just said that either. I knew once we got through the drive we would have a good time, but I didn't realize just how good it would be. It was beautiful, gorgeous, green, and perfect weather. Not too hot and not too cold. The ocean and lake were both walking and or short biking distance away. Really does it get much better than that? This was Caleb's 3rd camping trip and now that he is mobile, it was just a ton easier. He was so much less fussy. He slept better, and was just all around a much happier 'camper' than last year. So, yes, It was worth our horror hotel experience on Wednesday night (we drove to Redding, got to a hotel, Caleb partied till 3:30. Slept a total of 4 hours Wednesday night. Dave got a total of 2hrs of sleep, and somehow we made it to the camp sight Thursday late afternoonish all of us in one piece.) Friday we spent the day at the beach and the lake (Caleb digging and playing in the sand, Dave and I relaxing) Saturday we all rode our bikes to the historical area and explored around there. Sunday we did some more beaching and laking and Caleb went in a little sail boat for the first time and loved it. And Sadly, Monday we packed up and went home. And I may have shed a tear or two when Dave left for work that afternoon. Our family camping trip is over, but the pictures and memories remain! Can't even imagine the double fun it will be with two boys in the future. ;) Here is my picture overload from the trip....

We have finally arrived at our destination! Ready for a bike ride

Beach Bound
Eating and playing in the sand, two of Caleb's favorite things to do

Take a look at those sandy little toes!
Very focused
All tuckered out after playing at the beach all morning
Headed to the lake



More digging
The boys
Giles photo opt
cousins on a ride
Exploring the historical area

Caleb taking Auntie Mary and Uncle Craig for a drive
cousins


more exploring

happy as can be in the dirt

Shipwreck from the 1900s

Caleb's best pal on the trip. Cousins :)
Hanging out by the lake
weee! 'grapa'
first ride in the sailboat


And loving it!
My sweet and wonderful hubs :)
Hugs for Grandma
Bedtime

Giles photo opt
headed home. What a fun camping trip!!!