Saturday, June 20, 2009

Camping

Last week, my mom planned a camping trip for our family. We went to Woods Canyon Lake, just past Payson. It was really nice and cool up there and not to mention, pretty! Katie and Kellen thought that they had died and gone to heaven. They had the best time in the woods. Katie thought it was so fun to find leaves that Indians would use as toilet paper. Kellen was running all over the place, and didn't stop even though it was super dark outside. Hence, many scrapes and bruises. He also fell off the hammock and totally biffed his face. During our weekend, we took some really nice hikes next to the lake and the Mogollon rim.



I thought it would be so neat to take a really cute family photo in the forest. Too bad it didn't turn out really well.


Uncle Scott. He really looks cool in this picture lying in the hammock.



Our home away from home.



Grandpa Lyle just hanging out.



Katie, Kellen and Scott hanging out together. If you look at Kellen's cheek you can see where he biffed it. Poor Guy!


Katie took this picture of Kellen. After she took the picture Katie showed it to Kellen and he thought he looked so handsome!
Funny Kellen story: Kellen started rubbing my mom's leg while she was sleeping in the morning. He then said to Tom, "Dad, look I am rubbing people." Apparently, that is something to be proud of?


Katie, Kellen and Scott during our hike by the lake.



What is up with Tom's right foot? It looks so funny!



Sister and brother hanging out on an old tree stump.



Kellen was very intrigued by a rock.


Kellen and Katie playing in a meadow we found during a walk. This picture is one of my favorite pictures. It is so calm and peaceful.



Tom and the kids in the meadow.



This picture was taken by Katie. She was so excited that leaves where "Indian toilet paper."



Self portrait by Katie.

4 comments:

The Bullards said...

That looks SO fun!! My kids have been dying to go camping - maybe we will try out this place! I love the meadow picture too, and the self portrait of Katie is so great - that needs to be framed in her room!

Laura said...

Looks like a great place. We will have to try it since I didn't think that there was any cool camping in AZ. Great Meadow shot. I love when you can get a great picture among all the others.

jayme said...

Looks like you guys had a great time. Breakfast was fun. Have a happy birthday!!! Oh did you know that wildflower will give you a free cookie/cupcake on your birthday?

Dan and Louise said...

This is the best time of year to camp! I love the kids' meadow picture too. So sweet. It was also nice to see the individual updates from a little while ago. I hope things continue to look up for your family. You deserve it!