Camp Nelson -- Vacation day #1

We just spent 2 beautiful days camping in the buck pasture up by the ranch this week. It was an adventure trying to pack and make it up to Utah with all 4 kiddos and gear, but we made it with just a few mishaps. First was when we got on the freeway and we lost 4 sleeping bags off the top of the Suburban. Gathering up your gear on the 95 is not my idea of fun. Luckily we didn't loose anything and we were able to stuff everything into the only bare spots we had left. Our first stop was in Cedar for lunch where we discovered that Harmon had thrown up all over and we didn't even know. Poor guy was trapped in clear in the back by himself and didn't make a peep.

The rest of our travels were uneventful and we made it to Panguitch with plenty of light to set up camp. Grandma and Grandpa Henrie joined us for a hot dog roast along with my Brother David's family and Troy's family. We couldn't have asked for better weather (at least during the day). As we settled into our 4 man tent with 2 adults and 4 kids we thought we were crazy for even attempting to camp, but we all slept pretty good and everyone stayed warm. Here's a few pictures of some of the fun things we did.

Admired the beautiful scenery. LOTS of rock throwing!

Going to bed cold and waking up HOT!

Sippin Capri Sun while enjoying the sun!

Ladder Ball (Haley beat Dad, but he won't admit it)

Sweet cuddles from the kid that won't hold still :)

Grandpa and cousins goin for a ride. Full load!

Thank goodness for the pack n play so I didn't have to hold a crawling baby the entire time.

Getting the sticks ready for Hot dogs. Yum
Wonderful evening air and star gazing.

Dancing around the campfire.

MORE rock throwing. (this was the favorite pastime of the entire trip) Serious dancing around the fire. The kids were even making up their own moves with names :)
SMORES!!!

The moon was almost full and it was gorgeous, but not as gorgeous as my cute family having fun!