Camping 2016

Camping 2016 happened last weekend in northern AZ with 8 adults and six kids. That's a lot of people in a small area, but also a lot of fun. This time we went to a new place about four hours away where they allowed fires and they had real bathrooms. It was a long drive, but I thought the drive was worth it (read about the real bathrooms above).

The dogs are still the same...relaxing in their own chairs that we pack just for them.

One family brought a cool "air lounge pillow chair" that all the kids loved. Ok, I don't know the technical term for the chair, but what I do know is that it took a car ride around camp to generate wind to blow it up. That extra work was worth it though cuz all of the kids enjoyed the blue lounge chair. 

Of course we took the kids fishing and Max caught a crawfish!

However, Andy caught a "big fish" and Max was so proud of his daddy. He was telling Ms. Marie all about it on Monday.

Even though Max was proud to brag about his daddy he really didn't care too much for the fish.

What would a camping trip be without kids crafts? The kids made pet rocks and colored camping themed paper sheets. 

Pinterest Amber made all the kids matching "Happy Camper" shirts with their names on the back. The goal was to get a good picture of all the kids together, but that didn't work out. Everyone cooperated except for Max. He refused his picture being taken. This he gets from his father. Notice the cute picture of the kids, minus mine?

Of course Max roasted marshmallows over the fire. This was his favorite, but he didn't care to eat the marshmallows. He didn't like the stickiness of the marshmallow. He just wanted to roast them. 

I am a fan of camping with running water and flushable toilets...It makes me much happier and I complain a lot less. I am a fan of this campground. I would do it again.