A Little Camping Trip
Right before the holiday weekend, we decided it was time for a little rest and relaxation.
Some “down” time.
So, we packed up the camper and headed west.
We went from this….
To this, in about 2 1/2 hours.
Ahhhh. Just what the doctor ordered.
Sort of.
We took a few of my husband’s FFA kids with us.
Actually….we took more than a few kids.
The story went something like this…
“Honey, I have a little situation with the camping trip I planned for the kids.”
“Really?”
“Yes. My bus driver cancelled. And I know you were looking forward to a couple of days at home for a pedicure thingy, and doing your blog thingy, but I sort of need you to go with us, and, uh… drive a bus. I promise you won’t have to cook or do anything.”
“Huh? Wha? Did you fall and bump your head?”
Anyhoooooo…..clearly, he can talk me into anything.
I drove this little red and white rig.
Wranglers had this rig.
And, one other parent drove a van. I didn’t get a picture of that one. You know, cause I’m a space cadet.
Each morning we cooked thirty six eggs. Seven pounds of sausage. AND approximately sixty pancakes.
This is our boy hanging over the grill, waiting on some grub.
We stayed in our little house on wheels, and everyone else stayed in cabins.
Oh, and we threw in this little guy for good measure. (our great-nephew)
These kids had such a blast. They fished. They hiked. They went paddle boating.
That’s our boy, running the motor.
As for me….
Our last night there, I heard a noise.
Several noises.
After much grumbling, I convinced Wranglers to get up and look out the window.
A momma bear and her cub had decided to play a game with our water jug.
It was an awesome sight, and I’m sorry to report I didn’t get a picture.
But dang, it was 3:00 am, and I wasn’t thinkin’ straight.
They also enjoyed checking out our grill.
I do have proof of that.
We ALL had a great time. And let me tell you…FFA kids are awesome!!
And so are little boys…
THE END.
9 Comments
TexWisGirl
you are such a good sport – and a cool mom – and a great wife! 🙂
dcash
Awwww, thanks!
Janice@GypsyFarmGirl
Glad yall had a great time! Sounds like fun!
dcash
It really was a fun trip…I am soooo glad I was able to go and share the experience!
Hotly Spiced
What are FFA kids? What a wonderful weekend. Good on you for driving that bus. I would have been terrified. That's a huge amount of eggs etc to cook. You must have been so well stocked before departure. But mountain air does make you hungry. And yep, that's a definite bear print. What an awesome sight that must have been at 3am xx
dcash
FFA is a program for high school students. Orginally it stood for "Future Farmers Of America". But now, it has evolved into a huge organization teaching and promoting Leadership, Agriculture Science, and Career Success. My hubby is the FFA Advisor and teaches Vocational Agriculture here. Outside of the classroom, the kids do amazing community service projects. It's all really cool!
Camping Tourist
What a wonderful weekend. I hope you enjoyed your camping with little boys. great post.
pattisjarrett
Looks like everyone had a great time. What a beautiful place for a get-away.
MTWaggin
Way behind in blog reading but I so laughed out loud at the bear paw on the grill pan! You guys were great to take all those kids out and looks like all indeed had a great time and I'd like a report on how you managed to get the weather to cooperate!! LOL